Results for: varsha bajaj

Below is a list of 5 the books by this author.

Book cover of COUNT ME IN
COUNT ME IN
By: varsha bajaj | Published: August 2019

An uplifting story, told through the alternating voices of two middle-schoolers, in which a community rallies to reject racism. Karina Chopra...

An uplifting story, told through the alternating voices of two middle-schoolers, in which a community rallies to reject racism. Karina Chopra would have never imagined becoming friends with the boy next door--after all, they've avoided each other for years and she assumes Chris is just like the boys he hangs out with, who she labels a pack of hyenas. Then Karina's grandfather starts tutoring Chris, and she discovers he's actually a nice, funny kid. But one afternoon something unimaginable happens--the three of them are assaulted by a stranger who targets Indian-American Karina and her grandfather because of how they look. Her grandfather is gravely injured and Karina and Chris vow not to let hate win. When Karina posts a few photos related to the attack on social media, they quickly attract attention, and before long her #CountMeIn post--"What does an American look like? #immigrants #WeBelong #IamAmerican #HateHasNoHomeHere"--goes viral and a diverse population begin to add their own photos. Then, when Papa is finally on the road to recovery, Karina uses her newfound social media reach to help celebrate both his homecoming and a community coming together.

Theme: Social Justice

  • ISBN
    9780525517245
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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$24.49
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Book cover of COUNT ME IN
COUNT ME IN
By: varsha bajaj | Published: August 2020

Told from two viewpoints, sixth-graders Karina and Chris use social media to stand up to racism in Houston, Texas, after an attack puts Karina's...

Told from two viewpoints, sixth-graders Karina and Chris use social media to stand up to racism in Houston, Texas, after an attack puts Karina's Indian American grandfather in the hospital.

Theme: Social Justice

  • ISBN
    9780525517269
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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$12.49
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Book cover of HOW MANY KISSES DO YOU WANT TONIGHT
HOW MANY KISSES DO YOU WANT TONIGHT
By: varsha bajaj | Published: December 2021

With modern packaging, this board book refresh edition of the classic goodnight story with a love theme and a counting game, is perfect for bedtime...

With modern packaging, this board book refresh edition of the classic goodnight story with a love theme and a counting game, is perfect for bedtime and Valentine's Day "How many kisses do you want tonight?" Daddy Bear growls, cuddling Little Bear tight. "I want ONE," laughs Little Bear, "A big, loud kiss on my soft, brown hair." How many kisses do you want, young fellow?" Mommy Duck asks, fluffing Little Duck yellow. With simple, rhyming text, this adorable counting bedtime book celebrates the special ritual of goodnight kisses for animals and humans alike. Cozy up with your little one for a goodnight kiss -- or two, or three, or four... Varsha Bajaj's warm story and Ivan Bates's charming illustrations creates a sweet board book perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers.

  • ISBN
    9780316459921
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Board Book
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$11.99
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Book cover of THIRST
THIRST
By: varsha bajaj | Published: July 2022

Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines. Lately,...

Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines. Lately, though, even that access is threatened by severe water shortages and thieves who are stealing this precious commodity--an act that Minni accidentally witnesses one night. Meanwhile, in the high-rise building where she just started to work, she discovers that water streams out of every faucet and there's even a rooftop swimming pool. What Minni also discovers there is one of the water mafia bosses. Now she must decide whether to expose him and risk her job and maybe her life. How did something as simple as access to water get so complicated?

  • ISBN
    9780593354391
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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$23.99
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Book cover of THIRST
THIRST
By: varsha bajaj | Published: April 2023

Theme: India, Poverty, Activism

  • ISBN
    9780593354414
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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$12.49
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