Kashmira was born and raised in India and her books often pull from her bi-cultural experience of India and the U.S. Kirkus, in a starred review, praised Kashmira’s picture book Sona and the Wedding Game, about a traditional Indian wedding, declaring “Everyone will want to attend this wedding.” It went on to win a CCBC Choice, a Bank Street Book of the Year, the South Asia Book Award, and a Kirkus Book of the Year, among other awards. Her first middle grade novel, Blue Jasmine, received a Publishers Weekly starred review and was praised by Booklist, which wrote, “Filled with details that document an immigrant’s observations and experiences, Seema’s story, which articulates the ache for distant home and family, will resonate with fellow immigrants and enlighten their classmates.” Since then Kashmira has written several middle grade and young adult novels as well as picture books and a chapter book series. Her books have received many starred reviews and recognitions, including an Amelia Bloomer Project’s list, JLG selection, and IRA Notable Books for a Global Society. Her novels have been translated in more than half a dozen languages. Her middle grade novel in verse, I’m From Here, Too, tells the story of a contemporary Sikh youth living in the United States. She enjoys reading, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Kashmira is represented by Abigail Samoun.
