“A love letter to Bollywood that offers heartfelt encouragement to the lonely.” – Kirkus
“Effervescent” – Booklist
“a tale with universal appeal through an engaging cultural lens. ” – Publisher’s Weekly
“This magical novel, full of bright color and Bollywood cultural flair, uses whimsy and humor to convey an important message about handling tough feelings.” – A Mighty Girl
“Family and friend struggles lead to a dramatically (and magically) altered universe for Sonali, an Indian American sixth-grader, in this poignant, entertaining middle-grade novel by Supriya Kelkar” – Shelf Awareness
USA Today’s AAPI books round-up, with That Thing about Bollywood
Fuse #8 – School Library Journal interview about That Thing about Bollywood
On A Mighty Girl’s Summer Reading List
Kirkus round-up of books that celebrate AAPI heritage
Barnes and Noble Most Anticipated Reads of May 2021
