Standalone Novels
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| American Betiya | 2021 | Buy |
Anuradha D. Rajurkar’s debut novel American Betiya was published in 2021. The title, which uses the Hindi word “betiya” (daughter), centers on an Indian American teenager whose relationship with a white classmate brings her cultural identity and family expectations into sharp focus.
The novel deals with the pressure of living between cultures, the complications of interracial relationships, and the question of how much of your family’s traditions you carry forward. Rajurkar draws on her own experience as an Indian American to give the story authenticity.