This is a list of US-based media resources that focus on writers of South Asian origin. Over time, other regions will be added. Desi Books is not affiliated with any of these organizations or individuals. This list is in service of writers looking to find their readers.
Media Folks: Please contact if you’d like to be added or removed from the list.
News Media
Indiaspora (they do events and run excerpts, blog posts, etc.)
Kajal Magazine (there’s also a podcast; see below)
The Chakkar (there’s also a podcast; see below)
News India Family (they don’t have a specific contact person listed for books but they do interview/review)
Podcasts
The Cardamom Pod (podcast from Kajal Magazine)
What’s the Chakkar? (podcast from The Chakkar)
South Asian Films and Books (host: Alka Kurian)
Book Clubs
The Curry Tree Books (subscription club)
Instagram Influencers
Literary Festivals and Events
DC South Asian Arts Council Literary Festival
Indo-American Arts Council Literary Festival
ArtForum SF SALA Literary Festival
Jaipur Literary Festival Colorado
Jaipur Literary Festival Houston
Jaipur Literary Festival New York
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