I am utterly thrilled to share the cover of my next middle grade novel, RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE, coming February 2, 2021 with Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins!
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE is a novel-in-verse set in 1983 about 13-year-old Reha, the daughter of Indian immigrants, who feels torn between the worlds of her parents and her friends, her immigrant community and 1980s pop culture. But then her mother falls ills, and Reha’s whole life changes.
This is a story about about India and America, heritage and fitting in, Hindu mythology and 80s pop music, holding on and letting go. I can’t wait to share it with the world. But in the meantime, I CAN share the incredible cover!
It’s always an adventure and a special joy to see the cover developed for your book. The team at Quill Tree Books chose superstar book designer Erin Fitzsimmons and incredible artist Vrinda Zaveri to create the gorgeous cover for RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE, and I’m overjoyed to show it to you! My newsletter subscribers got to see the cover a day early and got to be in a special ARC giveaway, so sign up today to be included next time!
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE is written in poetry, and I think you’ll agree that if a cover could be a poem, this would be it. It is filled with imagery and metaphors from the story, and I couldn’t be more delighted.
So, without further ado, here is the cover reveal for this novel of my heart! Make sure to have your speakers on, because it features a 1980’s-inspired song composed by my son!
Giveaway Time!
Advance Reader Copies (ARCs) for RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE are coming in July! Enter below for a chance to win one!
Thanks to everyone to entered the giveaway! If you didn’t win and are an educator, a member of an ARC-sharing group, a blogger or podcaster, etc. please fill out this form to request an ARC.
Looking forward to reading this!
Thank you so much, Laura!!
Free Fallin’!!
Yes!! Great song from 1989! I miss Tom Petty.
What a beautiful book! I love the 80s. Don’t think I could pick just one song but will go with Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey. Thanks.
Thank you so much!! That is also one my son’s favorite songs…and he’s the one who composed the song for the video!
Beautiful cover! Looking forward to reading!
Thank you so much!!
I love 80s music since that was when I grew up. It is impossible to pick a favorite. Two I love Bette Davis Eyes and Eye of the Tiger.
Ooh yes! Both excellent songs about eyes! Classic 80s!!
So beautiful- congrats!!! Can’t wait to read!
Thank you so much! I absolutely love the cover!
Everything about this book looks wonderful! And my favorite 80s song is Adam & the Ants’s “Stand and Deliver.”
Oh, thank you so much!! And YES! Isn’t 80s music the best?!
This cover is stunning! I am so looking forward to reading!!
And my favorite 80’s song was Can’t Fight this Feeling by REO Speedwagon!
Oh, I LOVE that song!! Perfect 80s rock ballad!!
Thank you so much!! I love it so!
I love it, Rajani. Just beautiful! I can’t wait to read it!
Thank you so much, wonderful friend!!
You should feel very proud. Congratulations! I look forward to reading it and sharing it with my students.
Ah thank you so much!!
Can’t wait to read this! Congratulations!!
Thank you so much, Melissa!!
Can’t wait to read this book! Your other two have been fantastic!
Ahhh Jen, thank you so much!! That means so much to me!!
Love it. Congrats!
Thank you!!! I’m over the moon!
My favorite 80’s song has to be Don’t You (Forget about Me) by Simple Minds!!!!
YES!!! The Breakfast Club was an incredible movie, too!!
Okay, the 80s music is such a great bonus!! I’m already hooked by the story, but this?? I LOVE 80s music, if I HAD to pick a favorite, it’d be Prince’s Raspberry Beret. But really, anything by Prince or Stevie Wonder.
Ooh, YES! Both excellent choices!!
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun is now singing in my head. Congratulations!
YES, Danielle!! In fact, that’s one of the songs mentioned in the book!!
This is absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for the opportunity.
Thank you for reading and entering!!
I am so ready for this book!!! 80s pop culture? Identity? Tragedy? Sign me up. ?
Ahhh thank you so much!! I poured my entire heart and soul into this story. I can’t wait for you to read, and I hope you enjoy it!
Totally gorgeous!! So thrilled for you, Rajani!
Thank you, lovely friend!!
I love the cover! Really looking forward to reading your book!
Thank you so much!! I can’t wait to share this story with the world!
I remember the 80s well. Fabulous time – fingers crossed for a copy x
Ahh thank you! I love the 80s, especially the pop music!
Beautiful cover! Thanks for having this giveaway.
Thanks so much for reading and entering!
“Total Eclipse of the Heart”—can’t wait to read a book full of 80s music references! The book sounds wonderful.
Ahhhh yes!! Another song that’s mentioned in the book! I can’t wait for you to read. Thank you!!
Can’t wait to read this!! Cheers!
Thank you, lovely friend!!
Congrats! Absolutely love the cover and can’t wait to read the book and share.
Ahhh thank you so much!! I can’t wait for you to read!
This book looks fantastic and I LOVE the cover!!! Can’t wait to read this and get it for my students. Congratulations!
Thank you so much!!!
Can’t wait to read. Sounds awesome
Thank you so much!!
Hope I’m able to read Red, White and Whole! I expect it is as good, and wonderful as a Midsummer’s Mayhem! Also, beautiful cover!
Oh, thank you so much for your kind words!! I can’t wait for you to read!
Your welcome!
Beautiful cover! I’m so excited to share this with my students in the upcoming school year! I appreciate your writing because it allows my students to see themselves in books. Thank you!
Thanks so much, Rebecca! That means so much to me!
Excited to read this book as I am building our collect of diverse books in our school library.
Ahh thank you so much, Tina!! I’m excited for you to read, too!
Thanks for the arc giveaway opportunity!
Thank you for reading, watching, and entering!
So excited to read it. One of my favorite 80’s songs is Living on a Prayer by Bon Jovi.
Yes! I love it, too, and it’s one of my son’s favorites!
Gorgeous cover-can’t wait to read! I love Africa by Toto, especially the remake from Weezer. And of course, 867-5309/Jenny! 🙂
Thank you so much!! And LOL yes 867-5309 is one of my favorites! I love Africa by Toto, too!
My daughter would be thrilled to get an ARC of this book. Thanks for your gift of storytelling!
Thank you for reading and entering! I can’t wait to share this book…but sharing an ARC will be a great start!
This looks and sounds amazing! Congrats!!
Thank you so much!!
Love the cover and the premise. Looking forward to reading this book.
Thank you so much!! I can’t wait to share it!
I’m SO looking forward to this book!!
Ahhh thank you so much, Nicole! I can’t wait to share it with you!
I adored Midsummer Magic! I cannot wait to read this story. I’m sure it will be amazing!
Picking just one 80s song is tough, but for today, I guess I’ll go with Love is a Battlefield by Pat Benatar!
Thanks so much, Lindsay! Oh, I LOVE that song! And it’s on my playlist for this book, which I will be sharing soon!
Thank you for the chance to win this beautiful book!
Thanks so much for reading and entering!
I love novels in verse. I love reminiscing about the 80s. I love stories that open my world up a little more with cultures and identities. I can’t wait to read this!
Oh, thank you so much! I can’t wait to share this story with everyone!
Love the 80s — and can’t wait to read this book! Fav 80s sond is a tough one because there are soooo many good ones. I think I’d have to go with Take On Me by A-Ha.
Thank you so much for your kind words! And yes, TAKE ON ME was one of my absolute favs, and that music video still makes me happy!
great songs came out of the 80’s but my favorite
I love a lot of songs from the 80’s but my favorites are definitely Take On Me and Girls Just Want To Have Fun.
They are also some of my favorite music videos.
Yes! Both are my favs, too! And “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” is mentioned in the book!
Very much looking forward to this book!
Thank you so much!!
I don’t know that I have a favorite ’80s song, but the one I have on a playlist for the kids is “Walking On Sunshine.”
Ah, that’s such a lovely one! Thanks so much for reading and entering the giveaway, Michelle!
The story sounds amazing and then you add in 80s music! I can’t wait to read.
Ahh thank you so much!! I’m so excited to share it!
Pump up the jam by Technotronic! And I can’t wait to read your book ❤️
So much fun!! And thank you!!
The cover is beautiful. I can’t wait to read! I grew up in the same time period. It’s gonna be a blast from the past!
Thanks so much, Diana! It was fun revisiting the music of the 80s in particular.
Congrats!
Thank you, friend!!
Commodores Easy!
Hooray!!
One of my favorites is Africa by Toto
Me too! Great song!
Awesome! Will put this on my ‘to read’ list!
Ahh thank you!!