Anitha has a new book out!

Hi, Brian.

I am super excited to share that my picture book, MUSIC OF THE BELLS (Viking Books/PRH), illustrated by the brilliant Chaaya Prabhat, is available now!

It's the story of Neela, a young girl who used to dance Kathak-a form of classical Indian dance that uses movement to tell stories. But now that her family has moved away from India, she dances ballet like the other kids in her school. She loves ballet and her new friends, but she misses the feeling of being strong and graceful all at once, the stories that Kathak dances hold, and of course the jingle, jingle that her anklets make as she moves across the stage.

Neela decides to take a chance and signs up to do a Kathak routine at the annual showcase, but it's been a while since she's danced in this style, and she worries that the other kids won't like it. When Amma reminds Neela to stay true to herself, Neela lets the music of the bells guide her.

Thank you so much for your support.

Anitha

Anitha Rao-Robinson

anitharobinson.com

Children's Author:

MUSIC OF THE BELLS (Viking Books 2026) Available from Indigo here.

SARI SISTERS (Viking Books 2024) Available from Indigo here.

A FAMILY FOR FARU (Pajama Press 2020) Available from Indigo here.

Podcast Creator & Host – KindnessIs Everything podcast

See more new books by your fellow writers  here (and scroll down).

Note: If you’ve had a story (or a book!) published, if you’ve won or placed in a writing contest, if you’ve gotten yourself an agent, or if you have any other news, send me an email so I can share your success. As writers, we’re all in this together, and your good news gives us all a boost. Email me at: brain.henry123@gmail.com

See all of Brian’s upcoming weekly writing classes, one-day workshops, and four-day retreats here.