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Roshani Chokshi is an American author known for her contributions to young adult and middle grade fantasy literature. Her notable works include “The Star-Touched Queen,” “A Crown of Wishes,” and the “Aru Shah and the End of Time” series, the latter of which inaugurated the “Rick Riordan Presents” imprint, aimed at exploring various world mythologies through children’s literature. Chokshi’s works have been recognized for their incorporation of Indian mythology, contributing significantly to the diversity of young adult and children’s literature.

Chokshi’s bibliography extends across several series and standalone novels. “The Star-Touched Queen” series, consisting of two books and a collection of novellas titled “Star-Touched Stories,” explores themes of fate and destiny set against a backdrop rich in Indian folklore. “Aru Shah and the End of Time” is the first of the Pandava Quintet, a series that blends Hindu mythology with contemporary fantasy, targeted at a middle grade audience. This series stands out for its role in bringing culturally diverse stories to a broader readership, under the auspices of the “Rick Riordan Presents” imprint.