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Nandini Bajpai
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Author Nandini Bajpai at BookCon 2019
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Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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| Occupation | Writer |
| Known for | "A Match Made in Mehendi" (2019) "Sister of the Bollywood Bride" (2021) "Red Turban White Horse" (2013) "Starcursed" (2013) "Rishi and the Karmic Cat" (2015) |
Nandini Bajpai is a talented author with roots in India, now living in Boston, USA. She writes exciting books for young adults and middle schoolers. Her stories often explore themes of family, culture, and finding your place in the world.
Her first book for young adults was called Red Turban White Horse: My sister's hurricane wedding, published in 2013. Later that year, she released Starcursed, a historical novel for young adults. In 2015, she wrote Rishi and the Karmic Cat, a book for children aged 9 and up.
Nandini Bajpai's book A Match Made in Mehendi came out in 2019. It was a contemporary young adult novel that received great reviews. Her latest young adult novel, Sister of the Bollywood Bride, was released in 2021. Many of her works are also used in educational programs like I-Ready lessons.
About Nandini Bajpai
Nandini Chauhan was born in Meerut, a city in India. She grew up in a Rajput family. Her father was an officer in the military. She has three sisters, and one of them is the well-known Indian writer, Anuja Chauhan.
In 1991, Nandini moved to Australia with her family. A few years later, in 1994, she moved to the United States after she got married. She used to work at a company called Fidelity Investments in Boston.
After her first child was born, Nandini started spending her time helping out in her community. She volunteered with different groups, including those that help animals. It was during this time that she also began her journey as a writer. In 2015, she was recognized for her contributions and was nominated for the India New England Woman of the Year award.
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