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Varsha Bajaj

Varsha Bajaj is the author of the middle grade novels Thirst (a New York Times bestseller and Global Read Aloud selection) and Count Me In. She also wrote the picture books Family of Friends, A Garland of Henna, The Home Builders (an Imagination Library selection), and This Is Our Baby, Born Today (a Bank Street Best Book). She grew up in Mumbai, India, and when she came to the United States to obtain her master’s degree, her adjustment to the country was aided by books, which helped her learn about the culture. She lives in Houston, Texas.
Thirst
Thirst
Varsha Bajaj
9780593354414
$8.99 US
Paperback
Apr 18, 2023
Nancy Paulsen Books
Grades 6-8
Count Me In
Count Me In
Varsha Bajaj
9780525517269
$8.99 US
Paperback
Aug 25, 2020
Nancy Paulsen Books
Grade 5 & Up

Books

Thirst
Thirst
Varsha Bajaj
9780593354414
$8.99 US
Paperback
Apr 18, 2023
Nancy Paulsen Books
Grades 6-8
Count Me In
Count Me In
Varsha Bajaj
9780525517269
$8.99 US
Paperback
Aug 25, 2020
Nancy Paulsen Books
Grade 5 & Up

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