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A Rakhi for Rakesh

By Nadia Salomon, Nabi H. Ali

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In this beautifully illustrated picture book, brother and sister duo Rakesh and Aashi discover the importance of forgiveness as they celebrate Raksha Bandhan.

Raksha Bandhan, the summer holiday celebrating brothers and sisters, is days away, but Aashi and Rakesh, just can’t seem to get along! As the siblings prepare for the big day, can they work together to learn a lesson of forgiveness and the importance of family?

A heartwarming story about caring for one’s siblings, perfect for fans of Love Comes First, Raashi’s Rakhis, and Lola Reads to Leo.

ISBN: 9780063249042
Imprint: Versify
On Sale: Jul 8, 2025
List price: $24.99
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 9.300 in (w) x 10.350 in (h) x 0.400 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Siblings
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Non-Religious
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Nadia Salomon

Biography

Nadia Salomon is a #PitMad Success Story and the author of the award-winning bedtime picture book Goodnight Ganesha; the first-ever picture book biography of Myrlie Evers-Williams, A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story; and the upcoming A Rakhi for Rakesh. She writes on themes of South Asian and Caribbean culture, STEM, nonfiction, and humor. Nadia is also an award-winning journalist. She holds a journalism degree from Emerson College. When not participating in her own goodnight rituals or spinning silly yarns…you’ll find her working closely with SCBWI, 12×12 Challenge, and Kids Comics Unite. She is on faculty with Storyteller Academy. To learn more, visit her website: nadiasalomon.com

Nabi H. Ali

Biography

Nabi H. Ali is a Tamil American illustrator based in Orange County, California. He is passionate about being a voice for representation in children’s media. When he’s not painting, you can find him reading poetry and studying South Asian history.

In this beautifully illustrated picture book, brother and sister duo Rakesh and Aashi discover the importance of forgiveness as they celebrate Raksha Bandhan.

Raksha Bandhan, the summer holiday celebrating brothers and sisters, is days away, but Aashi and Rakesh, just can’t seem to get along! As the siblings prepare for the big day, can they work together to learn a lesson of forgiveness and the importance of family?

A heartwarming story about caring for one’s siblings, perfect for fans of Love Comes First, Raashi’s Rakhis, and Lola Reads to Leo.

ISBN: 9780063249042
Imprint: Versify
On Sale: Jul 8, 2025
List price: $24.99
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 9.300 in (w) x 10.350 in (h) x 0.400 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Siblings
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Non-Religious
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Nadia Salomon

Biography

Nadia Salomon is a #PitMad Success Story and the author of the award-winning bedtime picture book Goodnight Ganesha; the first-ever picture book biography of Myrlie Evers-Williams, A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story; and the upcoming A Rakhi for Rakesh. She writes on themes of South Asian and Caribbean culture, STEM, nonfiction, and humor. Nadia is also an award-winning journalist. She holds a journalism degree from Emerson College. When not participating in her own goodnight rituals or spinning silly yarns…you’ll find her working closely with SCBWI, 12×12 Challenge, and Kids Comics Unite. She is on faculty with Storyteller Academy. To learn more, visit her website: nadiasalomon.com

Nabi H. Ali

Biography

Nabi H. Ali is a Tamil American illustrator based in Orange County, California. He is passionate about being a voice for representation in children’s media. When he’s not painting, you can find him reading poetry and studying South Asian history.