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Novel in verse · Middle grade · 2026
I Am Archa
A stirring retelling of the legend of Unniarcha — the girl who proved that courage had nothing to do with gender.
Children's author · Novels in verse
Ranjeeta Raam, children's author of middle-grade novels in verse.
Ranjeeta Raam writes middle-grade novels in verse — big feelings in brave little lines.
Coming
16 July
2026
16 July
2026
New book
I Am Archa
Unniarcha is the brave and fiery daughter of a famous master of Kalaripayattu, an ancient martial art. But in her world, only boys are meant to be warriors and fight duels. Slowly, she begins to give up on her dream of becoming a warrior like her father.
Then trouble arrives. An embittered cousin challenges her sick father to a dangerous contest. Desperate and alone, Unniarcha soon discovers something surprising — that she is more than just the daughter of a great warrior.
"Ranjeeta Raam reimagines a figure drawn from cultural memory and renders her vividly human. Archa is restless, resolute and achingly real." Shashi Tharoor · author & Member of Parliament
"A blazing, imaginative and utterly delightful retelling of a centuries-old tale." Manu S. Pillai · author & historian
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Bookshelf
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Novel in verse · Middle grade · 2025
If Elephants Could Talk
A heartwarming story of friendship, hope and healing — a grieving girl, a temple elephant, and the courage to speak up.
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Picture book · Non-fiction · 2024
Holi
An introduction to the festival of colour, mischief, and fresh beginnings — for curious young readers everywhere.
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Picture book · Learn a language · 2025
See and Say Hindi
A bright beginner's guide to first words and phrases in Hindi — one cheerful page at a time.
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Picture book · Craft & make · 2027
Make Your Own Holi Paper Pichkari
Roll up your sleeves — build your very own paper pichkari and join the celebration.
Releasing 2027
What readers say
Praise for both novels.
I Am Archa
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"Ranjeeta Raam reimagines a figure drawn from cultural memory and renders her vividly human. Archa is restless, resolute and achingly real."
Shashi Tharoor · author & Member of Parliament
"A blazing, imaginative and utterly delightful retelling of a centuries-old tale."
Manu S. Pillai · author & historian
If Elephants Could Talk
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"Poignant and lyrical. Personal as well as universal — deeply evocative."
Dia Mirza · actor, producer & Ambassador, Wildlife Trust of India
"Heartfelt… heartbreaking… this tender story will surely be loved for years to come."
Padma Venkatraman · author of The Bridge Home
"A powerful exploration of grief, and a lovely story about healing love."
Meg Eden Kuyatt · author of Good Different
About the author
The economy of words, the abundance of heart.
Ranjeeta is an Indian writer who grew up in a small town in Kerala, South India. She worked in different areas of writing before leaving her last job as a scriptwriter to become a full-time novelist. She loves verse novels and believes in the economy of words to tell a powerful story..
She writes MG and upper MG. Writing brought her close to her culture, and she is now very keen to bring out those aspects of it that the world knows very little of. Culture, environment, social awareness, animal welfare, and empathy are some things very close to her heart and she hopes to raise awareness about these in her kid readers. She is currently based in Dubai with her husband, two daughters, and cats.
BornKerala, India
BasedDubai, UAE
WritesMG & upper-MG verse novels
InterestsCulture, Tradition, Folklore & History
Events & school visits
The best part of this job? Meeting my readers.
- 01 School visits & classroom workshops
- 02 Literature festivals & book events
- 03 Conferences & panels
- 04 Story sessions & special events