All the Yellow Suns -- Malavika Kannan, Hardcover

A coming-of-age story about a queer Indian American girl exploring activism and identity through art, perfect for fans of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.

Sixteen-year-old Maya Krishnan is fiercely protective of her friends, immigrant community, and single mother, but she knows better than to rock the boat in her conservative Florida suburb. Her classmate Juneau Zale is the polar opposite: she's a wealthy white heartbreaker who won't think twice before capsizing that boat.

When Juneau invites Maya to join the Pugilists--a secret society of artists, vandals, and mischief-makers who fight for justice at their school--Maya descends into the world of change-making and resistance. Soon, she and Juneau forge a friendship that inspires Maya to confront the challenges in her own life.

But as their relationship grows romantic, painful, and twisted, Maya begins to suspect that there's a whole different person beneath Juneau's painted-on facade. Now Maya must learn to speak her truth in this mysterious, mixed-up world--even if it results in heartbreak.


Author: Malavika Kannan
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 07/11/2023
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 8.53h x 5.87w x 1.26d
ISBN: 9780316447324
Audience: Young Adult

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2023
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2023
Publishers Weekly 06/26/2023
Booklist 07/01/2023 pg. 67

About the Author
Malavika Kannan writes about Gen Z and identity for Teen Vogue, Washington Post, and Refinery29, Electric Literature, and elsewhere. She grew up in Central Florida and currently attends Stanford University. Malavika invites you to visit her online at malavikakannan.com or @malavika.kannan on Instagram.