Thirst
Awards
- Global Read Aloud Selection
- New York Times bestseller
- ALA Rise: A Feminist Book Project selection
- National Council for the Social Studies and CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book
- Project LIT Book Club pick
- Amazon Best Book of the Month
- Amazon Best of the Year
- Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee
- 15 additional state lists (GA, HI, IA, KS, ME, MA, MO, NH, OK, PAx2, RI, TN, TX, VA)
Praise
★ “Bajaj brings awareness to the world water crisis and social equality with Thirst, a moving, hopeful story” —Shelf Awareness, starred review.
★ “A meditative first purchase for middle grade collections” —School Library Journal, starred review.
★ “The story is filled with hope and faith as Minni learns the importance of education, family, friendship and opportunities and taking a stand for her community” —School Library Connection starred review
“A powerhouse of a middle grade book … A must read.” —Pernille Ripp, Educator and Global Read Aloud founder.
“An engaging literary mystery” —Publisher’s Weekly
“A valiant call for justice” —Kirkus Reviews