Yali Books

Yali Books is an independent publisher of books with a focus on South Asian cultures. We invite you to join us on our adventure.

Yali Books dreams of giving children, particularly those of South Asian descent, a glimpse into the intricate culture, history and heritage of the region. Yali will be home to all kinds of strange, weird and wonderful books, starting with our first, Bye, Bye, Motabhai!. There will be sights and sounds, people and places from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh. An

d tales from folklore, mythology and history, brought to life with eye-catching artwork. And as Yali Books grows, we will showcase other writers and artists who can open a window to South Asia, produce innovative boardgames and toys, and much, much more! You will have plenty of tales to tell your grandchildren, we promise!

01/06/2026

📣Our newest webinar and blog post are live!

This time, we’re exploring how the pioneering women of yakshagana are paving a path for the girls of today AND how you can too!

The blog post is at SambasivanAndParikh.com and the webinar is up on YouTube. Subscribe to our channel and monthly newsletter for exciting upcoming announcements.

[windows to south asia, kidlit, young adult, feminist, yakshagana, performing arts, empower youth, raising strong girls]

12/12/2025

Teachers, parents and changemakers, you are not going to want to miss this conversation 🔥💪🏾

Mahila Yakshagana meets STEM in a panel discussion where we discuss the invisible barriers girls face as they navigate interests and careers

Blog post is going up soon on how you can help shift the narrative and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel

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12/02/2025

We're particularly proud of these reviews because they truly reflect what we're trying to do through our work.

For it's not about publishing hundreds or even dozens of books a year. And it's certainly not about creating familiar, easy to grasp books that remind you of so many others.

For us, it's about amplifying incredible communities to inspire young minds and creating resources that spark meaningful, and often courageous, conversations.

The First Girl on Stage" and the pioneering women of Mahila Yakshagana are nothing short of that 🙌🏾

[Yakshagana, Mahila Yakshagana, pioneering women, kidslit, children's book, picture book, photo biography, South Asian]

10/24/2025

Did you feel the pressure to give up a passion or interest because it didn’t fit gendered expectations?

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http://yalibooks.com/

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