Roshani Chokshi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roshani Chokshi
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| Born | February 14, 1991 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Emory University |
| Genre | Fantasy, Children's literature |
| Notable works | The Star-Touched Queen, Aru Shah and the End of Time |
| Children | 1 |
Roshani Chokshi (born February 14, 1991) is a popular American author. She writes exciting fantasy books for young readers. Many of her books have become New York Times bestsellers.
About Roshani Chokshi
Her Background
Roshani Chokshi's mother is from the Philippines. Her father is from India. Both of her parents moved to the United States. She grew up speaking English.
Roshani was raised as a Hindu. This means she learned about Hindu myths and stories. She often uses these myths in her novels. She decided to become a writer. She was inspired by authors like Neil Gaiman.
Where She Lives
Roshani Chokshi lives in Georgia, USA.
Her Amazing Books
Roshani Chokshi is known for her captivating fantasy stories. Her books often feature characters from different cultures. They explore themes of identity, magic, and adventure.
Young Adult Adventures
Her first young adult novel was The Star-Touched Queen. It was published in 2016. Her second young adult novel, A Crown of Wishes, came out in 2017. Both books are set in the same magical world.
She also started another young adult series. The first book, The Gilded Wolves, was published in 2019. This series is a trilogy, meaning it has three books. All of her first books in a series became New York Times bestsellers.
Middle Grade Journeys
Roshani Chokshi also writes books for middle schoolers. Her first middle grade book was Aru Shah and the End of Time. It was released in 2018. This book was the first title in a special series. It was launched under author Rick Riordan's Disney-Hyperion imprint, Rick Riordan Presents.
In 2018, Paramount Pictures bought the movie rights for Aru Shah and the End of Time. The Aru Shah series was planned to have four books. Later, it was extended to five books. The final book was released in 2022.
In 2023, she released a standalone book called The Spirit Glass. This book was also part of the Rick Riordan Presents series.
Her Published Works
Young Adult Novels
The Star Touched Queen Series
- The Star-Touched Queen (2016)
- A Crown of Wishes (2017)
- Death and Night (novella, 2017)
- Star-Touched Stories (collection, 2018)
The Gilded Wolves Series
- The Gilded Wolves (2019)
- The Silvered Serpents (2020)
- The Bronzed Beasts (2021)
Middle Grade Novels
Pandava Quintet
- Aru Shah and the End of Time (2018)
- Aru Shah and the Song of Death (2019)
- Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes (2020)
- Aru Shah and the City of Gold (2021)
- Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality (2022)
Standalone Books
- The Spirit Glass (2023)
Short Stories
- The Vishakanya's Choice (2015)
- The Wives of Azhar (2015)
- "Forbidden Fruit" in A Thousand Beginnings and Endings (2018)
- "Trade at the Fox wedding" (2016)
Awards and Nominations
Roshani Chokshi's books have won and been nominated for several awards.
Awards Won
- 2020 Southern Book Prize (for The Gilded Wolves)
Nominations
- 2020 Georgia Author of the Year (for Aru Shah and the Song of Death)
- 2017 Locus Award for Best First Novel (for The Star-Touched Queen)
- 2017 Andre Norton Award (for The Star-Touched Queen)
