Rajani LaRocca Books in Order

Eleven-year-old Mimi hopes a baking contest will prove her talents, but her father mysteriously loses his sense of taste. A strange boy and ingredients gathered in the woods bring magical complications to her family and town.

Bhagat travels to a rajah’s court hoping to earn a place as a singer and help his family. Paying for lodging with a chain of seven gold rings creates a mathematical puzzle that introduces binary numbers.

Bina wants to make beaded bracelets for her three brothers for Raksha Bandhan. Choosing their preferred colors and working with limited beads leads her to explore repeating patterns while creating gifts that celebrate their different personalities.

Newcomer Trish discovers that math rival Ben is on her struggling baseball team. Mysterious puzzle booklets and unusual snacks seem to change their fortunes, but the pair must work together when the magic produces dangerous consequences.

This illustrated biography introduces young readers to Kamala Harris’s life and public service. It follows her education and legal career toward her historic role as the first woman to serve as vice president of the United States.

In 1983, thirteen-year-old Reha feels divided between her Indian family’s expectations and American school life. When her mother becomes seriously ill, this novel in verse explores identity, family love, and a new understanding of belonging.

Rhyming text and illustrations introduce children to cells, DNA, and inherited traits. Questions about height, family resemblance, and what makes humans different from other animals explain genetics while distinguishing biological characteristics from the choices people make.

Jyoti visits her grandmother in India and initially feels overwhelmed by unfamiliar surroundings and language. Shared activities build their bond, and a later visit to America gives Jyoti a chance to return her grandmother’s welcoming care.

Lucas usually keeps his friends and neighbors laughing, but a difficult day leaves him needing encouragement himself. The Sunshine Squad must find a way to cheer up its resident jokester and help him recover his usual optimism.

Dog wants s’mores immediately when he goes camping with Dad, but their trip requires several steps first. Finding a campsite, putting up a tent and gathering ingredients help him discover the patience needed before enjoying a promised treat.

Sejal travels with her mother and grandmother to Kanyakumari at India’s southern tip. Their journey brings three generations together, celebrating family connections and the shared joy of reaching the place where three bodies of water meet.

A child’s body remembers past infections even when the child does not, offering a way to explain immunity. This illustrated introduction explores how vaccines build protection, tracing their development and describing the germs they help the body recognize.

Impatient Aarav loves his grandfather but struggles with the slow care he takes making chai. When Thatha hurts his ankle, Aarav tries preparing the family’s tea himself and discovers why some things cannot be hurried.

Identical twins Maya and Chaya drift apart when Maya’s secret anxiety creates feelings of betrayal. Switching identities at summer camp becomes a contest over their future high school, forcing each sister to confront the difficulties the other faces.

Ravi eagerly anticipates a lakeside holiday with his extended family, especially his older cousin Dhruv. Worried that growing up has changed their bond, he hopes a special dessert can remind them of the pleasures they still share.

Camp friends Tripti and Sam discover glowing stones and begin a long-distance correspondence about their strange behavior. As the rocks influence their thoughts, the children must decipher a code and keep them away from a camp owner with hidden motives.

Poetry and science introduce children to the workings of the human heart. Illustrated diagrams and explanatory material explore its different systems, helping young readers understand what this essential organ does and how its many parts work together.

Priya treasures having her favorite aunt’s attention while the other children play together. When older cousin Aditi wants to join them, Priya must work through jealousy and discover whether their special relationship has room for someone else.

Sona hides her musical magic in an empire that outlaws it to suppress a conquered people. Protecting a golden-eared wolf pup during a quest for healing nectar reveals secrets about her identity and the future of Devia.

Siya joins mock trial to honor her late mother and finds an unexpected romance with the team’s co-captain. When a misunderstanding strains their trust, similarities between the practice case and her mother’s death raise disturbing questions.