8 Middle Grade And Ya Fantasy Novels By Indian Writers

Great fantasy stories don’t begin and end with western history, because you literally have the rest of the world for inspiration. Indian history in particular is both beautiful and complex. One myth can be told 100 different ways by 100 different people for 100 different reasons. There’s no shortage of stories and inspiration. The languages, histories, religions, and subcultures within India have developed, syncretized, merged, and/or evolved over hundreds of years. It’s not some exotic culture that serves as a foil to western values, but rather a global force that stands on its own merits. Here are some great fantasy books that have honored the history and culture of India while delivering fresh, diverse stories by #OwnVoices authors that the genre is sorely lacking.