Paro Anand

Discover the bold, compassionate voice of Paro Anand — one of India's most celebrated and award-winning authors for children and young adults. Known for tackling difficult, real-world themes with sensitivity and courage, Anand's books explore conflict, identity, belonging, and the resilience of young people in challenging circumstances. Her acclaimed works include No Guns at My Son's Funeral, Wild Child, and Like Smoke, which have earned her the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar and numerous other honours. Essential reading for young adults ready for stories that matter.