Tanusri Prasanna

Selected Titles
A VAISAKHI TO REMEMBERA VAISAKHI TO REMEMBERAT THE WINDOW, illustrated by Qin LengAT THE WINDOW, illustrated by Qin LengDON'T LET ME GODON'T LET ME GOFAUJA SINGH KEEPS GOING: The True Story of The Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon, illustrated by Baljinder KaurFAUJA SINGH KEEPS GOING: The True Story of The Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon, illustrated by Baljinder KaurHANNAH AND THE RAMADAN GIFT, illustrated by Aaliya JaleelHANNAH AND THE RAMADAN GIFT, illustrated by Aaliya JaleelHOW TO BAKE A UNIVERSE, illustrated by Brian BiggsHOW TO BAKE A UNIVERSE, illustrated by Brian BiggsI AM A BIRD, illustrated by Hyewon YumI AM A BIRD, illustrated by Hyewon YumTHE DHARMA FOREST, volume 1 of THE DHARMA CYCLE (3 volumes)THE DHARMA FOREST, volume 1 of THE DHARMA CYCLE (3 volumes)MILO AND MARCOS AT THE END OF THE WORLDMILO AND MARCOS AT THE END OF THE WORLDMOMMY'S HOMETOWN, illustrated by Jaime KimMOMMY'S HOMETOWN, illustrated by Jaime KimMOON’S RAMADANMOON’S RAMADANMY TREE, illustrated by Il Sung NaMY TREE, illustrated by Il Sung NaSARI SISTERS, illustrated by Anoosha SyedSARI SISTERS, illustrated by Anoosha SyedSOURGRASSSOURGRASSSPACE MATTERS, illustrated by Lydia NicholsSPACE MATTERS, illustrated by Lydia NicholsTHE COLOUR OF GODTHE COLOUR OF GODTHE LIGHT WE GIVE: The Power of Sikh Wisdom to Transform Your LifeTHE LIGHT WE GIVE: The Power of Sikh Wisdom to Transform Your LifeThe Snowman WaltzThe Snowman WaltzHAIL MARIAMHAIL MARIAMLET ALL OUR GHOSTS DEPARTLET ALL OUR GHOSTS DEPART

Tanusri represents writers in the children’s and adult spaces across fiction and nonfiction. In the YA and middle-grade spaces, she’s drawn to contemporary coming-of-age stories, charming and relatable romances, ambitious world-building fantasies, and well-plotted, voice-driven suspense. She’s a fan of stories set in schools or interesting neighborhoods, told from fresh viewpoints. For picture books, Tanusri’s list includes meaningful and lyrical stories as well as books that bring alive the wonder and complexity of our world with humor and heart. She’s also interested in select nonfiction that excites the imagination and curiosity of young readers. In adult fiction, she’s drawn to literary suspense and multi-generational family sagas. Diverse perspectives, contexts, and storytelling styles are always welcome. She also looks for select accessible and wide-reaching nonfiction that helps make sense of our times. Originally from India, Tanusri lived in London for a few years before putting down roots in NYC. She is a graduate of the National Law School of India, holds an LLM from Harvard Law School and a PhD from Oxford University.

 

Children’s Highlights

  • Huda Al-Marashi - HAIL MARIAM (Kokila, Penguin)
  • Deepa Iyer - WE ARE THE BUILDERS (S&S BFYR)
  • Natasha Khan Kazi - MOON’S RAMADAN, SUN’S EID (forthcoming Versify, Harper); BELA AND LILY (Kokila, Penguin)
  • Hope Lim - MOMMY’S HOMETOWN, I AM A BIRD, AT THE WINDOW (Candlewick); SOURGRASS (Beachlane, S&S)
  • Qasim Rashid - HANNAH AND THE RAMADAN GIFT (Viking, Penguin)
  • Anitha Rao-Robinson- SARI SISTERS, illustrated by Anoosha Syed, MUSIC OF THE BELLS, illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat (Viking, Penguin)
  • Simran Jeet Singh - FAUJA SINGH KEEPS GOING, A VAISAKHI TO REMEMBER, WE BELONG TO THE WORLD (forthcoming) (Viking, Penguin)
  • Kevin Christopher Snipes - MILO AND MARCOS AT THE END OF THE WORLD, DON’T LET ME GO (Harper Teen)

Adult Fiction and Nonfiction Highlights

  • Deepa Iyer – SOCIAL CHANGE NOW (Skinner Press)
  • Meghana Mysore – LET ALL OUR GHOSTS DEPART (Forthcoming WVU Press)
  • Simran Jeet Singh -THE LIGHT WE GIVE: The Power of Sikh Wisdom to Transform our Life (Riverhead, Penguin); DAILY WONDERS: Finding Grace, Solace, and Joy in Everyday Moments (forthcoming Riverhead, Penguin); SIKHS AND SIKHISM (forthcoming OUP); REMEMBERING GURU NANAK (forthcoming Princeton Univ. Press)

How to Submit to Tanusri Prasanna:

You can query Tanusri at tpsubmissions@defliterary.com. For adult fiction and YA/MG projects, please provide a concise pitch, bio, and short synopsis, and include the first 5 pages of the manuscript in the body of the email. For picture books, please include the entire text in the body of your email, and for an illustrated project, please attach sample illustrations in pdf format and links to your portfolio.