Srividhya Venkat's first story was illustrated and published by her brother when she was eight years old. Then she grew up to be just another adult. But after reading several books to her children, she became a child once more and began to weave stories again. Today, she is a children's author and oral storyteller who loves to create and share stories about our big beautiful world where everyone is different, yet same-same. Connect with her at srividhyavenkat.com Kavita Ramchandran received her MFA in Design from the School of Visual Arts in New York and has spent more than twelve years as a graphic designer in the children's educational and entertainment industry including art directing the award-winning kids' magazine Kahani, designing for Scholastic, McGraw Hill, and Harcourt, and working with networks like Disney Jr., Nick Jr., and Sesame Street Productions. A self-taught illustrator, and a dreamer & doer of her own Make Believe Design Studio, she lives in New York with her husband, two children, and a few imaginary characters. See more of her work at wemakebelieve.com.
"This book's charming protagonist and believable plot provide a
wonderful opening for conversations about the dangers of strict
gender constructs."--Kirkus Reviews
"A general purchase for most libraries, this is a lyrical message
in support of family relationships, resisting peer pressure, and
following one's inner call to art."-School Library Journal
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