Maya Prasad

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Maya Prasad is a South Asian American writer, a Caltech graduate, and a former software engineer. She currently resides in the Pacific Northwest, where she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and raising her budding bookworm kiddo.

Her YA novels include Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things, a 2023 Children’s Book Council Young Adult and Librarian Favorite. Her STEM chapter book series starts with Sejal Sinha Battles Superstorms, an OWL Awards shortlist title and a NECBA Windows & Mirrors pick. She’s passionate about creating joyful representation for kids and teens across genres.

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This queer teen GN romance is so much fun! Rock climbing, astrology, and matchmaking come together in this novel as Kirby explores a new relationship with her newspaper column co-editor. The story also takes a poignant look at Kirby's relationship wi ...more
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“The immensity of the infinite unknown was formidable, but for that brief moment, she did not feel small. With her sisters and a warm drink and flickering firelight, she only felt . . .

Possibility.”
Maya Prasad, Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things

“...she spotted his silhouette in the shadows, the sea behind him churning with smoke and dragons and night whispers. A thrill raced through her veins, the drug of endless possibilities. The evening was hers to claim, and claim it she would.”
Maya Prasad, Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things

“Avani rolled her eyes. “You read too many romance novels.”

“I read exactly the right number of romance novels,” Rani returned. “You’ll see. This family needs me.”
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“Avani rolled her eyes. “You read too many romance novels.”

“I read exactly the right number of romance novels,” Rani returned. “You’ll see. This family needs me.”
Maya Prasad, Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things

“The immensity of the infinite unknown was formidable, but for that brief moment, she did not feel small. With her sisters and a warm drink and flickering firelight, she only felt . . .

Possibility.”
Maya Prasad, Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things

“Nothing is too much to ask for because time is so precious and fleeting and because anyone who has ever truly loved you should want the most for you and because you should want the most for yourself, too.”
Maya Prasad, Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things

“...she spotted his silhouette in the shadows, the sea behind him churning with smoke and dragons and night whispers. A thrill raced through her veins, the drug of endless possibilities. The evening was hers to claim, and claim it she would.”
Maya Prasad, Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things

“And so she closed her eyes
and the world was dark
with bright patches that filtered in
through her lids
she saw stars and nebulas
and felt the warmth of a sun
close to her”
Maya Prasad, Wild Wishes and Windswept Kisses

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