THE SECRET SEAMSTRESS SOCIETY

(A Magical Middle-Grade Adventure of Identity and Courage Across Cultures, For Kids Ages 9–13 in Grades 4–8)

Twelve-year-old Priya Patel wants to disappear.

Between school bullies mocking her Indian heritage and a viral meme that calls her “CurryGirl12,” Priya feels invisible, or worse, like a joke. But everything changes when she discovers her late grandmother’s magical sewing machine, which opens a portal to the Loominary, a world where enchanted fabrics stitched from Indian folklore can heal hearts and protect joy.

Joined by tech genius Harper and shy artist Lila, Priya enters the Secret Seamstress Society, battling Rakshasa-like villains called Threadbreakers who unravel happiness across Melbourne. As the cyberbullying intensifies and a mysterious villain named Mira threatens everything, Priya must summon the strength of fierce goddess Kali and the wisdom of her culture to stitch courage into the world, and into herself.

A luminous tale of friendship, family, and finding your voice, The Secret Seamstress Society weaves folklore, fantasy, and fierce girl-power into one unforgettable adventure.