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Bali Rai

Bali Rai has written over forty young adult, teen and children’s books, and won multiple awards. His culturally diverse writing often pushes boundaries and tackles a variety of issues. Extremely popular in schools across the world, he is passionate about the promotion of literacy and reading for pleasure. His first novel, (Un)arranged Marriage, was published in 2001. He lives in Leicester.

Books by Bali Rai

  • Bedtime Stories: Amazing Asian Tales from the Past

    Bedtime Stories: Amazing Asian Tales from the Past

  • Glory!

    Glory!

  • Home Again: Stories About Coming Home From War

    Home Again: Stories About Coming Home From War

  • Home Again: Stories About Coming Home From War

    Home Again: Stories About Coming Home From War

  • Now or Never - A Dunkirk Story

    Now or Never - A Dunkirk Story

  • Tales from India

    Tales from India

  • Voices: Hardit Singh Malik: World War One Flying Ace

    Voices: Hardit Singh Malik: World War One Flying Ace

Awards

Winner of the Angus Children’s Book Prize and North Lanarkshire Catalyst Award for Un-arranged Marriage.