Here’s a list of US-based media resources that focus on writers of South Asian origin. Over time, other regions will be added.
Please note that Desi Books is not affiliated with any of these organizations or individuals. There are no reciprocity arrangements of any kind. 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)
Instagram Influencers:
Literary Festivals and Events:
DC South Asian Arts Council Literary Festival
Jaipur Literary Festival Colorado
Jaipur Literary Festival Houston
Jaipur Literary Festival New York
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