A Garden in My Hands

Meera Sriram grew up in India and moved to the U.S. at the turn of the millennium. She is the author of several picture books, including A Gift for Amma, which School Library Journal called an "excellent story for young readers to enhance their understanding of color and an aspect of traditional Indian culture" in a starred review. An electrical engineer in her past life, she now enjoys writing for children and advocating for early and multicultural literacy. Meera loves yoga and chai, and lives with her husband and two children in Berkeley, California.

Mayuri Bhandari is a passionate and versatile actress, figure skater, and audiobook narrator. Her television credits include Dave, Rebel, and Dare to Dance. The winner of Miss India Global in 2015, she seeks to be a part of authentic stories of the South Asian Diaspora and marginalized groups.