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New York Times bestselling author of Thirst (2022), Count Me In, and A Garland of Henna (2024). Nancy Paulsen Books (Penguin Group). Repped by Caryn Wiseman (ABLA). Lover of chai, croissants and words.

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varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · 24d

Thank you Cathrin!

varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · 24d

My new picture book, Family of Friends, illustrated by @ishaalobo.bsky.social, and published by Nancy Paulsen books hits the shelves on October 14th 2025. @nancyrosep.bsky.social. It’s a celebration of families, the ones we’re born into and the ones we choose.

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varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · May 15

Happy book birthday Ann!

Ann Braden (she/her) @annbraden.bsky.social · May 13

INTO THE RAPIDS launches into the world today! I'm so excited for you to leap into the rapids of life with Addy!

I can't wait to meet readers tomorrow at Anderson’s in IL (tickets required), on 5/15 at Schuler Books in MI, & on 5/23 at the Flying Pig in VT. I hope to see some of you along the way!

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varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Apr 26

Happy Indie Bookstore day especially to @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social. Thank you for all you do to support writers and readers.

varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Apr 23

Thank you for inviting me and for bringing is together. Without librarians, we would be lost.

varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Apr 9

Thank you Librarians ❤️

American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · Apr 8

This #SchoolLibraryMonth join us in shining a light on school librarians and libraries and the AASL Chapters that support them. buff.ly/4dzfTjh #AASLslm

varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Apr 8

Happy Book Birthday to the Match Maker by my friend @aishasaeed.bsky.social! It’s a mystery/romance for adults. Aisha’s writing is masterful and I can’t wait to read it.

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varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Mar 15

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varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Mar 2

This is the book we all need right now.

Rajani LaRocca @rajanilarocca.bsky.social · Mar 2

Feel like this book is more relevant than ever right now.
We are getting a reminder of what the world was like before vaccines.

varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Feb 15

Sam!!!!! Thank you so so much.

varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Feb 7

Thank you @andreabrownlit.bsky.social!!! It’s wild and unexpected but all the more delightful.

varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Feb 5

Thank you @samanthamclark.com!!

Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · Feb 5

Having a great #worldreadaloudday! Here are the books I'm introducing to kids as well as my own ones: THIRST by @varshab.bsky.social NOBRAINER'S GUIDE TO DECOMPOSITION by @adriannacuevas.bsky.social OMEGA MORALES by @laekanzeakemp.bsky.social STRANGE WONDERS OF ROOTS by @evangriffith.bsky.social

Pile of books including GEMSTONE DRAGONS series, ARROW by Samantha M Clark, THE BOY THE BOAT AND THE BEAST by Samantha M Clark, OMEGA MORALES BOOK 2 by Laeken Zea Kemp, THE STRANGE WONDERS OF ROOTS by Evan Griffith, THE NO-BRAINER'S GUIDE TO DECOMPOSITION by Adrianna Cuevas and THIRST by Varsha Bajaj.

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varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Jan 28

Happy book birthday @veerawrites.bsky.social 🎉

varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Jan 28

Congratulations @ruthbehar.bsky.social!!

Ruth Behar @ruthbehar.bsky.social · Jan 28

I'm thrilled & grateful to have received a Newbery Honor Award & a Sydney Taylor Honor Book Award for my book, ACROSS SO MY SEAS. Thanks to my amazing editor @nancyrosep.bsky.social & the @penguinschoollib.bsky.social team & my family & ancestors whose stories of resilience I will never forget.

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varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Jan 24

Thank you @carynwiseman.bsky.social

varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Jan 21

Looking forward to reading Safe Harbor by @padmatv.bsky.social. Congratulations!!!

John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · Jan 17

Dr. @padmatv.bsky.social's Safe Harbor releases next week!

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varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Jan 20

My picture book about a Family of Friends will be released on 10/14/25.

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varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Jan 15

Thank you @carynwiseman.bsky.social. Very excited for this picture book.

Caryn Wiseman @carynwiseman.bsky.social · Jan 15

More good news today! @varshab.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Dec 11

A conversation with @tomnixonreads.bsky.social about A Garland of Henna!

Book Flood Podcast (E20): Author Varsha Bajaj on “A Garland of Henna” (& other books) – Golden Libraries

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Lesley Roessing @lesleyroessing.bsky.social · Dec 3

"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank

www.literacywithlesley.com/justice--cha...

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varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Nov 26

I’m revising my next MG and I do love the story and the process of making words shine!

varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Nov 23

I know Mama. ❤️

varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Nov 23

Being a Mom is the hardest thing in the world. Hugs.

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varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Nov 21

That looks so good!

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varshab.bsky.social @varshab.bsky.social · Nov 19

A picture of Twain and Me since THIRST is on the Mark Twain reading list for 2024-2025. school.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?es=1&...