Red, White, and Whole
| Author | Rajani LaRocca |
|---|---|
| Audio read by | Priya Ayyar |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Quill Tree Books |
Publication date | 2021 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 006304742X |
Red, White, and Whole is a 2021 middle grade novel written in free verse by Indian-American author Rajani LaRocca.[1][2][3] The audiobook is narrated by Priya Ayyar.[4]
In the novel, Reha, a teenager living in the United States in 1983, finds herself caught between the expectations of her Indian parents and her love for American culture.
Red, White, and Whole was well received by critics, with many naming it one of the best children's books of 2021, including Bank Street College of Education,[5] BookPage,[6] the New York Public Library,[7] School Library Journal,[8] and The Washington Post.[9] The Association for Library Service to Children included it on their 2022 list of Notable Children's Books.[10]
Red, White, and Whole is a Junior Library Guild book.[11]
| Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Cybils Award for Poetry | Finalist | [12] |
| 2021 | Goodreads Choice Awards for Readers' Favorite Middle Grade & Children's | Nominee | [13] |
| 2021 | New England Book Award for Middle Grade | Winner | [14] |
| 2021 | Newbery Medal | Honor | [15] |
| 2022 | Crystal Kite Award | Winner | [16] |
| 2022 | Golden Kite Award for Middle Grade Fiction | Winner | [17][18] |
| 2022 | Walter Dean Myers Award for Young Readers | Winner | [19][20] |
References
- ^ "Red, White, and Whole". Kirkus Reviews. November 26, 2020. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Paz, Selenia (January 1, 2021). "Red, White, and Whole". Booklist. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Hong, Terry (July 1, 2021). "Red, White, and Whole". School Library Journal. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ^ Denby, Vanessa (April 15, 2021). "Red, White, and Whole". Booklist. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ "The Best Children's Books of the Year | Twelve to Fourteen" (PDF). Bank Street College of Education. 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ "Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books of 2021". BookPage. December 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ^ "Best Books for Kids 2021". New York Public Library. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ^ Blair, Monisha; Speight, Myiesha; Williams, Ashleigh; Worley, Taylor (November 22, 2021). "Best Middle Grade Books 2021". School Library Journal. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ^ "Best children's books of 2021". The Washington Post. November 18, 2021. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ^ "Notable Children's Books: 2022". www.booklistonline.com. March 15, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ^ "Red, White, and Whole". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ^ "2021 Finalists: Poetry". Cybils Award. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ^ "Announcing the Goodreads Choice Winner in Best Middle Grade & Children's!". Goodreads. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ^ "Awards: NEIBA Winners". Shelf Awareness. November 3, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ^ "Association for Library Service to Children - Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present" (PDF). ALA.org. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ "Red, White, and Whole". RajaniLaRocca.com. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ "SCBWI Announces Golden Kite Awards; Jason Reynolds Delivers a Paean to Mailboxes". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ "Awards: NBCC, SCWI Golden Kite, Jane Grigson Trust Winners". Shelf Awareness . March 18, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ^ "2022 Walter Dean Myers Award Winners Announced". School Library Journal. January 1, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ "Awards: Walter Dean Myers Winners; NBCC Finalists". Shelf Awareness. January 21, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2025.