Hi! We are Indian Fables and Musings.
Hi! I am Nidhi. I am a mom of two boys who are my biggest inspiration and first critics for every book and activity I share. Outside of creating content, I enjoy biking, cooking, and exploring new ways to make Indian culture a fun part of daily life.
About Indian Fables and Musings
When my older son turned four, I set out with a simple goal: to find books that would help him stay connected to his roots, stories that reflected our culture, our traditions, and children who looked like him.
What I expected to be a quick search turned into something much deeper. As I started looking for South Asian children’s books for my son (who is now eleven), I discovered something surprising. There was actually a huge number of books out there. Talented South Asian authors were writing incredible stories. Independent publishers were bringing these stories to life.
But they were scattered everywhere. There was no one place to find them all.
Mainstream bookstores carried very few of these titles. Libraries had limited collections. And while many of these books existed online, they were often buried, hard to discover unless you already knew exactly what you were looking for.
What started as a personal project quickly grew into something more. As I continued discovering books, I began collecting and organizing them for my own use. Keeping track of titles I loved, stories I wanted to share, and books I knew other families would value. Somewhere along the way, an idea began to take shape.
And then I started talking to other mothers. Again and again, I heard the same thing. “I didn’t know these books existed,” or “I’ve been looking for something like this.”
That’s when it became clear: this wasn’t just my problem. There was a real gap. That idea became Indian Fables and Musings, a dedicated space to discover South Asian children’s books, all in one place.
Today, this platform is built to make it easier for parents, educators, and families to find stories that celebrate South Asian culture, voices, and experiences, without the overwhelm of searching across dozens of sources.
Here, you’ll find thoughtfully curated book lists featuring stories about festivals, history, everyday life, and characters that reflect South Asian identities, all brought together in one place.
My goal is simple: to make discovering South Asian books easier, more accessible, and more intentional for families who are looking for them.
Because these stories exist.
They deserve to be seen.
And our children deserve to grow up reading them.
I’m so glad you’re here.
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Browse the blog to discover curated book lists, or explore the shop for thoughtfully created resources designed to support your journey.