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Congratulations to the 2026 South Asia Book Award Winners
Meet the 2026 South Asia Book Award Winners
Books selected for recognition by the SABA Review Committee accurately and skillfully portray South Asia, the experience of individuals living in South Asia, or of South Asians living in other parts of the world.
Award, Honor, and Highly Commended titles are selected for: 1) literary quality 2) cultural authenticity and 3) potential for classroom use.
Midnight Motorbike
Midnight Motorbike, written by Maureen Shay Tajsar and illustrated by Ishita Jain, takes the reader on a moonlit motorbike ride through the villages, roads, and landscapes of South India.
The Freedom Seeker
The Freedom Seeker is Ruchira Gupta’s latest social justice adventure story, following Simi from her village in Northwest India through Mexico to the US.
Fitting Indian: A Graphic Novel
Fitting Indian, written by Jyoti Chand and illustrated by Tara Anand, explores the pressures many young people face as they balance cultural expectations with their own hopes, struggles, and sense of self.
