Interviews and Media Coverage

11/15/24 - Book Riot

"The Best Chapter Book Series for Kids Who Love Adventures"

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5/15/24 - Rhode Island Children's Book Award

Sejal Sinha Battles Superstorms nominated for the Rhode Island Children's Book Award

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5/15/24 - Bank Street College of Education

Sejal Sinha Swims with Sea Dragons selected for Bank Street Best Children's Books of 2024

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12/6/23 - OWL Awards

Sejal Sinha Battles Superstorms selected for OWL Awards Shortlist

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11/1/23 - NECBA Windows & Mirrors List

Sejal Sinha Battles Superstorms selected for NECBA Windows & Mirrors List

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10/17/23 - Ready Chapter 1 

"Writing Feedback Tips with Maya Prasad"

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6/16/23 - Amazon Editorial

Sejal Sinha Battles Superstorms selected for Amazon's Best Children's Books of 2023 So Far

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5/17/23 - Children's Book Council

Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things selected as a Children's Book Council Librarian Favorite of 2023

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5/2/23 - Simon Kids YouTube Channel

Sejal Sinha Battles Superstorms read aloud with Maya Prasad

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4/17/23 - Children's Book Council

Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things selected as a Children's Book Council Young Adult Favorite of 2023

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1/6/23 - Seattle Gay News

"Maya Prasad finds love all year long in her debut novel" - SGN winter book club pick

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12/16/22 - Shelf Awareness

Starred Review for Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things

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11/18/22 - United by Pop

"Maya Prasad On Sisterhood, Taylor Swift And Her YA Debut, Drizzle, Dreams And Lovestruck Things"

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11/17/22 - School Library Journal 

"Countering Harmful Media Narratives with Young Adult Literature"

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10/27/22 - School Library Journal - Teen Librarian Toolbox

"In Defense of Disaster Main Characters"

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10/18/22 - BookPage

Review: Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things

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10/18/22 - BookPage

"One book, four charming love stories" - Interview

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10/17/22 - The Nerd Daily

"Q&A: Maya Prasad, Author of ‘Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things'"

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10/12/22 - School Library Journal - Teen Librarian Toolbox

"Joyful Representation in the Age of Book Bans" guest post by Maya Prasad

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10/10/22 - Miss Print

"Author Interview: Maya Prasad on Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things"

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10/7/22 - KidLit 411

"Author Spotlight: Maya Prasad"

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10/6/22 - The Horn Book

"Publishers' Preview: Fall 2022: Five Questions for Maya Prasad"

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9/7/22 - Fanna For Books

"Maya Prasad Shares The Recipe For Romance: A Charm Spell & Also Recommends Rom-Com Books"

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9/1/22 - Publishers Weekly

Review: Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things

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7/27/22 - Just Another Teen Reading Books

"Summer Lovin’ 2022! Interview With Maya Prasad!"

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7/1/22 - Inking & Thinking

"From the Drafts to Published: Interview with Maya Prasad, Author of Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things"

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6/27/22 - American Libraries Magazine

"Uplifting Underrepresented Readers: Authors discuss the importance of shining a light on insider narratives"

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6/23/22 - BuzzFeed

"15 Young Adult Books That Highlight Culture Through Food"

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5/10/22 - Publishers Lunch

Buzz Books 2022: Great Reads for Fall/Winter (download to read an excerpt of Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things)

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2020 - South San Francisco Public Library

"Short Reads for People with No Time: Princess by Maya Prasad"