Discover the hidden stories of India’s lifelines.

In Submerged Worlds: and Other Amazing Stories of India’s Mighty Rivers, award-winning author Vaishali Shroff takes readers on a powerful journey through the histories, myths, and urgent realities of India’s rivers. From glacier melts and urban floods to sand mining, dam construction, and river revival efforts, this compelling book reveals how rivers shape—and are shaped by—our lives.
 
Written with a deep understanding of ecological, cultural, and political contexts, Submerged Worlds connects past, present, and future through vivid narratives. It's perfect for readers 13 and older, young environmentalists, non-fiction lovers, and anyone passionate about the natural world.
 
Why We Love it at Oak Tree Books
At Oak Tree Books, we love how this book brings awareness to India's rivers through storytelling that is both educational and emotionally resonant. It's one of the few children's and young adult books focusing on Indian rivers—a vital, often overlooked topic!