All That Chandni Knows

A Junior Library Guild selection!
A Skipping Stones Honor

★ “This striking novel in verse is a riveting character study…Emotionally resonant with rich, lyrical writing.” —Booklist (starred review)

“An immersive verse novel. Raw emotions. A vividly rendered setting.” —Publishers Weekly

“In Patel’s debut, Chandni is a resilient and realistic tween character, who’s drawn with authenticity… A poignant, character-driven exploration.” —Kirkus

“The book’s themes of growing up and navigating relationships with loved ones are universal and relatable to middle grade readers.” —SLJ

“A story that soars from quite literally the very first page. A book brimming with both humor and heart, Patel’s debut is a remarkable tale of finding oneself among the imperfect rollercoaster of life.” —Shifa Safadi Saltagi, National Book Award-winning author of Kareem Between

“All That Chandni Knows is an emotional tale in stunning verse about the things we think we can’t talk about with others and how secrets can weigh so heavily on the heart.” —Veera Hiranandani, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Night Diary

“Instantly immersive. Patel delicately weaves together verse that is not only lyrical, but gripping. An unforgettable debut!” —Reem Faruqi, award-winning author of Unsettled and Zarina Divided

“All That Chandni Knows is powerful, poignant coming-of-age verse novel about family secrets, friendship, and being true to yourself. Brave, observant, and dynamic, Chandni is a character readers will root for.” —Rajani LaRocca, Newbery Honor-winning author of Red, White, and Whole

“Patel masterfully weaves rhythm and heart throughout this novel in verse. With Chandni, you’ll feel the excitement of a first crush, the heaviness of family conflict, and the restless pull of a girl carrying big dreams.” —Jasminne Paulino, author of The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez