Real Girls.

Real Stories.

Real Shakti.

Inspiring stories of South Asian girls and women who dreamed big, overcame challenges, and changed the world.

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  • “Shakti Girls by Shetal Shah and Kavita Rajput goes above and beyond in every possible way. Far more than just being a picture book on famous figures, it weaves artful painting, activity, and work together to create a masterful celebration of Indian women.”

    —Readers’ Favorite

  • “From start to finish, Shakti Girls radiates positivity and reverence for the women on the pages and for its readers. A must-read for all ages!”

    —Pine Read Reviews

  • "Delightful poetry with messages to inspire anyone. Biography delivered in an accessible way makes a great impact on any reader. Not just facts and timelines listed, these poems bring the women to life and inspire readers of any background."

    —I Am Sandy Kay

  • "This is a lovely way to introduce readers to some important personalities from India and demonstrate how much women have achieved. It's also an inspiring read, which will help empower readers to strive toward their own goals."

    —Bookworm For Kids

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Shakti Girls Book 2

A poem a day

A collection of 13 rhyming biographies celebrating fearless South Asian women who broke barriers and made history.

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Hello! I’m Shetal Shah.

Author. Storyteller. Shakti Believer.

I’m passionate about bringing the stories of inspiring South Asian women into our books and classrooms—creating a fuller picture of our world and empowering the next generation of girls to dream bigger, stand taller, and see what’s possible.

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