“Lavishly written and full of love of the natural world” - The Sunday Times
“Remains with the reader long after the last page has been turned” - The Guardian
“Award-winning Sita Brahmahari has a great gift of understanding for the confusions and loneliness of adolescents and their need to be gently nurtured and cherished” - Julia Eccleshare
“I was moved and uplifted” - Michael Rosen
Hello! I’m Sita.
Welcome to this patchwork of storytelling. I write novels, plays and short stories. Lots of them are about the rites of passage moments in life.
My debut novel ‘Artichoke Hearts’ won the Waterstones Book Prize. Since then my stories have been honoured by national and international awards, translated into many different languages and are endorsed by Amnesty International.
Have a look around this site to find a collage of inspiratuons including: podcasts, reviews and events. I write stories across genres that explore themes of culture, history, environmental protection, refugee rights, identity and belonging.
The young protagonists you’ll discover in my work are full of heart and empathy. They dare to ask the big questions facing our world today. They are seeking answers and are not afraid to challenge injustice.
Latest News
Signing Books At Waterstones in London’s Piccadilly
Upcoming Events
RLF for British Library - Writing mentorships commencing October 2024
Writing Room - ‘Writing for Children / YA’ online course for adults. Commencing 17/09/2024
Islington Centre for Refugees & Migrants - Ongoing residency