Raj Tawney

Raj Tawney is a writer and journalist whose work largely reflects his multiracial American upbringing. Born to an Indian, Puerto Rican, and Italian American family, Tawney has explored his identity and family history through personal essays published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, and other outlets throughout the country. His debut memoir Colorful Palate: A Flavorful Journey Through a Mixed American Experience (Empire State Editions/Fordham University Press) earned critical acclaim and won a 2024 Best Indie Book Award and Living Now Book Award. His Middle Grade novel All Mixed Up (Paw Prints Publishing/Baker & Taylor) was released on November 26, 2024 to much praise.