Khadija does not like her name. But no one is letting her change it. How will Khadija fix this?
About the Hook Book Series
In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning.
Hook Books keep the fun going with:
From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.
Mariyam Fatima is an author based in Delhi. She holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from Ambedkar University Delhi. Her work explores diverse cultural narratives with a focus on identity, inclusion and empathy.
Her translations of poems by Sanjeev Kaushal have appeared in Indian Literature, the journal of Sahitya Akademi.
Her debut children’s book, Vincent Can’t Go, was published in 2025.
Khadija does not like her name. But no one is letting her change it. How will Khadija fix this?
About the Hook Book Series
In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning.
Hook Books keep the fun going with:
From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.
Mariyam Fatima is an author based in Delhi. She holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from Ambedkar University Delhi. Her work explores diverse cultural narratives with a focus on identity, inclusion and empathy.
Her translations of poems by Sanjeev Kaushal have appeared in Indian Literature, the journal of Sahitya Akademi.
Her debut children’s book, Vincent Can’t Go, was published in 2025.
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