Awards & Recognition

Sona Sharma Very Best Big Sister - Illustrated by Jen Khatun

  • Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books – Starred Review for July 2021. 

  • Junior Library Guild Selection – Winter 2021

  • School Library Journal  – Best of 2021

  • Chicago Public Library  – Best Books 2021

  • Booktrust, UK – Best Books 2020

  • Read for Empathy Collection - 2022

  • Shortlisted for InspiREAD2022 Shorter Book Category

Pattan’s Pumpkin - Illustrated by Frané Lessac

  • Chosen as one of the Read for America campaign 2018.

  • Bank Street Bookstore List 2018 – Folktales, ages 5-7 

  • Chosen for the CLPE Power of Reading 2017 & 2018 & 2019

  • Notable Books in the 2018 Social Studies Reading List (US)

Mangoes, Mischief and Tales of Friendship - Illustrated by Uma Krishnaswamy

  • A finalist at the Cybils Award 2020 in the Early Chapter Books category.

  • The audio book read by Vikas Adam, won the Silver Medal at the Parents Choice Award 2019.

  • Junior Library Guild - Gold Standard Selection - Spring 2019 Selection

A Jar of Pickles and a Pinch of Justice - Illustrated by Uma Krishnaswamy

  • Shortlisted for the Surrey Libraries Children’s Book Award 2018. 

  • Winner of the Eugenie Summerfield Children’s Prize in 2018

You’re Safe With Me - Illustrated by Poonam Mistry

  • Poonam Mistry’s art for You’re Safe with Me won her a place in the shortlist  for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2019.

  • Shortlisted for the Early Years Excellence Award 2019

  • EmpathyLab UK selection for their Empathy Reading List 2018

  • BookTrust’s Books We Love for March 2018

  • Starred Review on Booklist, ALA 

  • US Junior Library Guild selection 

You’re Snug With Me - Illustrated by Poonam Mistry

  • Poonam Mistry’s art for You’re Snug with Me won her a place in the shortlist  for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2020.

  • Starred Review ALA, Kirkus and Foreword

You’re Strong With Me - Illustrated by Poonam Mistry

  • Chosen as the South Asian Picture Book of 2019 by Tokabox, California.

Nikhil & Jay - The Star Birthday - Illustrated by Soofiya

  • Included in the 2023 #ReadForEmpathy collection

Sona Sharma Wish Me Luck - Illustrated by Jen Khatun

  • Shortlisted for the Inclusive Book Award - 2024

Sona Sharma Looking After Planet Earth - Illustrated by Jen Khatun

  • Sept 2022 - Peters and Walker Book Club for Schools

  • Booktrust Best Books Guide 2022

Sona Sharma A Friend Indeed - Illustrated by Jen Khatun

  • Longlisted for Alligator’s Mouth Award 2023

Nikhil and Jay Off to India - Illustrated by Soofiya

  • Longlisted for Diverse Book Awards 2024