A Journey of Courage, A Story of Hope

Twelve-year-old Simi Singh flees her home in northern India to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in search of safety and freedom. Inspired by real events and written by Emmy-winning journalist Ruchira Gupta, this middle-grade novel bridges activism and fiction.

Heera Fights Back

In the red-light district of Bihar, Heera’s father plans to sell her into prostitution. But when she discovers kung fu, she unlocks her power. I Kick and I Fly is a fast-paced novel of survival, sisterhood, and justice, based on the real-life journeys of Apne Aap girls.

Text by Ruchira Gupta

Art by Melanconnie, Production by R. Devineni

and written by Ruchira Gupta

Set during India’s great migration amidst the Covid lockdown, the comic is a reimagining of the the fairytale, Red Riding Hood. Predators prey on little girls walking home in search of food and shelter. Read how Priya outfoxes the wolves.

Text by Ruchira Gupta

Art by Melanconnie, Production by R. Devineni

and written by Ruchira Gupta

Set during India’s great migration amidst the Covid lockdown, the comic is a reimagining of the the fairytale, Red Riding Hood. Predators prey on little girls walking home in search of food and shelter. Read how Priya outfoxes the wolves.

Activist Ruchira Gupta has chosen from a lifetime of Gloria Steinem’s writings those essays that reach across time, continents, and cultures. This book is part of a much larger global rebellion. In its pages, you will find ideas, outrage, seriousness, laughter -- and a friend. Ruchira introduces and contextualizes each essay in our time.

A collection of Gloria Steineme’s essays in Hindi edited by Ruchira Gupta

दुनिया की प्रतिष्ठित नारीवादी लेखिका ग्लोरिया स्टायनेम ने अपने कुछ शुरुआती साल भारत में बिताए और इस दौरान वे गाँधीवादी विचार से प्रभावित हुईं. 'वजूद औरत का’ में, ग्लोरिया स्टायनेम और एक्टिविस्ट रुचिरा गुप्ता ने साथ मिलकर ग्लोरिया के कुछ अभूतपूर्व निबन्‍धों को प्रस्तुत किया है। इस संग्रह में आपको नए विचार, ग़ुस्सा,गम्‍भीरता और हँसी और एक दोस्त, सबकुछ मिलेगा।

River of Flesh and Other Stories brings together twenty-one stories about trafficked and prostituted women by some of India’s most celebrated writers—Amrita Pritam, Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, Indira Goswami, Ismat Chughtai, J. P. Das, Kamala Das, Kamleshwar, Krishan Chander, Munshi Premchand, Nabendu Ghosh, Qurratulain Hyder, Saadat Hasan Manto and Siddique Alam, among others.

I want to share this story with young people, especially and people of all ages in general, so they not only learn what some kids their age go through but also know how to find helpful clues to stand up to injustice. I want to show them that change is possible and that dreams can come true. I have learned firsthand how important grassroots communities and collective movement is in bringing about change. With I Kick and I Fly, I am passing the baton to you…

— Ruchira Gupta

"Maybe you’ve seen stories about immigrants on the news or heard about families separated at the border. I hope this book helps you understand what it feels like to be in their shoes. It’s important to remember that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s life.

Simi’s story is about finding home—not just a place, but also in the people we love. It’s about standing up to bullies, believing in yourself, and understanding that love and kindness are more powerful than hate. Through all of her challenges, Simi never gives up hope. She learns that there’s always strength in community and in the people who care about us”.

— Ruchira Gupta