What is the prodigal journey like?

Vijaya Bodach is a scientist-turned-children's writer, an atheist-turned-Catholic, and an author-turned-publisher. She's the author of over 70 books for children for all ages, from "Ten Easter Eggs" for the youngest reader to "Bound" for children 12 and up. She's the wife of one, mother of two, and a new grandmother of two.

She lives in Charleston, South Carolina, where she sings in her Latin schola and a barbershop chorus.

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Personal blog: http://vijayabodach.blogspot.com

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Vijaya's latest picture book, "Shunya Means Zero," illustrated by Nayantara Surendranath, about the history of zero and some culture of India. https://amzn.to/46coaPe

Vijaya's book, "Little Thief! Chota Chor!", also illustrated by Surendranath. "This book encourages children to question everything," Vijaya says, "which is sorely needed in today's world." https://amzn.to/4xKteGo

Vijaya's picture book, "Ten Easter Eggs," https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Easter-Eggs-Vijaya-Bodach/dp/0545747309?

Vijaya's debut young adult novel, "Bound," https://www.amazon.com/BOUND-Vijaya-Bodach/dp/1983227412/ref