Hello! I’m Sita.
Welcome to this patchwork of storytelling. I write novels, plays and short stories rooted in community and empathy. Lots of them are about the rites of passage moments in life.
My debut novel ‘Artichoke Hearts’ won the Waterstones Book Prize. Since then my stories have been honoured by national and international awards, translated into many different languages and are endorsed by Amnesty International.
Have a look around this site to find a collage of my influences, highlighted through: podcasts, reviews and events. I write stories across genres that explore themes of culture, history, environmental protection, social justice, identity and belonging.
The young protagonists whose voices you’ll discover here have often been underrepresented. They dare to ask the big questions facing our world today. They are seeking answers and are not afraid to challenge injustice.
Latest News
Following work with Nicky Parker and Amnesty Poland on the Seen & Heard Project, I was invited to give a TEDx talk. See the video above.
World Cup fever! Proud that these Phoenix Brothers have made it to the Final 16. See more on Instagram here.
In the 2026 Year of Reading, I’m working as an Ambassador of Book Clubs in Schools along with Tom Palmer. BCiS build spaces for dreaming, well-being and making meaning for some of the young people who have the least access to books. Every child has a chance to fall in love with stories, to be sustained by them and to help navigate their lives with all the opportunities and life experiences reading brings.
Events & Projects
Summer 2026
At the British Library with Sanctuary Foundation for Refugee Week.
Screen art image by Sophie Herx Heimer
Events & Projects
Jhalak Prize - It's an honour to be one of the judges on this year's prize. Congratulations to Fidan Meikle who is the winner of the Children's and YA book category with her wonderful novel 'My Name is Samim.'
Writer’s Mosaic - In Conversation With Manjeet Mann. The latest in a series of podcasts with children’s and young adult authors.
Book Aid International - Templar Books will send a shipment of The Tale That Time Sews to Book Aid International's global partners.
National Literacy Trust - In Conversation with Hamida Khoder for Refugee Week. Following Judging Together In The UK's poetry competition It was a pleasure to be able to profile Hamida's poem and share a conversation about writing. A circle of connection from Amir's story of becoming a writer of his own story in 'Phoenix Brothers.'
Return to the Giant with Radical Ritual - Outdoor poetry workshop on the theme of 'Hope' - as the Cerne Abbas giant is re-chalked. Together we are giant.'
Immersive Writing Room Summer School - on the theme of 'Growing Up'
Sondering Festival, Rydal. Grasmere. 'Kite Spirit' patchwork quilt inspiration with Grace Emily Manning
“Remains with the reader long after the last page has been turned” - The Guardian
“Addresses complex ideas with grace and immense humanity” - Katherine Rundell
“Award-winning Sita Brahmahari has a great gift of understanding for the confusions and loneliness of adolescents and their need to be gently nurtured and cherished” - Julia Eccleshare
“I was moved and uplifted” - Michael Rosen