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Aditi Shukla
Founder & Author
Aditi Shukla is a mother of two young boys named Giri (meaning Mountain) and Vari (meaning Water). She was born and raised in India and has deep love for Indian languages, which she hopes to pass on to her sons. There are numerous studies that highlight the close connection between language and culture, and also the benefits of early exposure to multiple languages. This has been her inspiration for writing bilingual children’s books – to provide transportive stories from the land of India. These children's books are for every child who is curious and for every parent that wants to expose their children to cultures different than their own. Aditi lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, with her husband and two adorable boys.
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Promila Shukla
Author
Promila Shukla (Aditi's mother) is an avid reader of Hindi literature. She has written over one hundred poems in Hindi that have been published in local newspapers, magazines, and now into a hardcover book. Children have always been a big part of her life whether as a public school teacher or now as a grandmother. She is beyond excited to embark on this new journey as a children’s book author. Promila lives in Mumbai, India.
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Damla Ozturk
Illustrator
Damla Ozturk is an art teacher and a watercolor painter who lives in Turkey with her husband and two daughters. She specializes in watercolor portraits and her work has been showcased in numerous art exhibits. Her unique palettes are drawn from nature, while her children’s book characters are inspired by her daughters, Kumsal and Lavin. Damla uses digital brushes to create illustrations that bring children’s books to life.
OTHER CONTRIBUTORS
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karen stacy
Publishing Advisor
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Kresja Maiyn
Video Animation
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JEEVITHA ARUCHAMY
Tamil Translations
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MEENA MUVVA
Telugu Translations
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HARI MUVVA
Telugu Translations
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HEMINA PATEL
Gujarati Translations
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Laura McDonald
English Editor