Anjali Joshi is a science educator and curriculum developer in Whitby, Ontario. Joshi holds a MSc from Oxford and more than fifteen years experience in K-12 STEM education. Joshi’s non-fiction books for children and infants include ABC Science Book (2020), My Science Alphabet Coloring Book for Toddlers (2021), Sarla in the Sky: India’s First Female Pilot (2024), Built Like a Bug (forthcoming Annick, 2026), and Celebrating Diwali (2022).
Fiction (Juvenile, Picture book)
Diyas at Circle Time
Art by Tim Palin.
Modern Marigold Books, 2025.
Publisher’s Synopsis (From its website)
Harini can’t wait to share her family’s Diwali traditions at circle time. But she’s not alone! Amrit shares how his Sikh family observes Bandi Chhor Divas. Dhimen introduces the class to the Nepali festival of Tihar. Urvi is Jain and narrates her family’s favorite Deepavali story. Harini and her friends gain a new sense of appreciation when they find similarities, like lighting clay diyas, and notice differences, like honoring beloved pets, in their celebrations. When a classmate feels left out, Harini and Urvi find a sweet way to include them in the festivities.
In this new edition of her popular picture book Let’s Celebrate Diwali, educator Anjali Joshi showcases four festivals spanning South Asian traditions for younger elementary readers, offering a rich and more inclusive cultural narrative for Diwali story time.
Fiction (Juvenile)
Fast Break
Victoria: Orca Book Publishers, 2026.
forthcoming April 2026.
Publisher’s Synopsis (From its website)
Twelve-year-old Arjun is the new kid in school.
Arjun can’t wait to try out for the basketball team—especially because his school’s new sponsor, OmniBoost Energy Drinks, has provided new gym equipment, uniforms and high-tech screens. OmniBoost has even taken over the school’s cafeteria! But having pizza, fries and energy drinks every day starts taking a toll, and Arjun can’t keep up at basketball tryouts.
After having to stay home with major headaches, Arjun begins researching OmniBoost and learns that all of the sugar and caffeine is not giving him the “boost” their slogan claims. When the student council gets wind of Arjun’s dilemma, the students rally together to make their voices heard.
Fiction (Juvenile, Picture book)
Ganesh and the Little Mouse
Illustrations by Christy McCreery.
Mascot Books, 2015.
Fiction (Juvenile, Picture book)
Little Jagadish and the Great Experiment
Illustrations by Debasmita Dasgupta.
Balaji Publications, 2023.
Synopsis (From the author’s website)
When young Jagadish realizes that the world is full of unanswered questions, he sets out to explore and discover the world around him using the scientific method. Inspired by the life and work of Indian physicist, botanist, and author Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose, this story encourages young readers to embrace their curiosity and unleash their inner scientist.
Links
Anjali Joshi personal website
Publisher Modern Marigold Books, an imprint of Sambasivan & Parikh
Publisher Orca Book Publishers