Priya Kumari is a multi-award-winning children's author whose books celebrate cultural heritage, compassion, and the power of storytelling. Her acclaimed picture book "Leaf Talks Peace: Buddha's Message of Harmony" is the first children's book to feature a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Born in the foothills of the Himalayas in India, she grew up surrounded by nature, spirituality, and books--experiences that continue to inspire her writing. Today, she creates stories that introduce young readers to diverse cultures, timeless values, and the idea that kindness and understanding can help shape a better world. She lives in New Jersey with her family.

Komal Garg is an educator and award-winning children's author who was born and raised in the Himalayan foothills. Her stories celebrate the richness of Indian culture and values, inspiring young readers to take pride in their roots. Kormal Garg lives in Mumbai.

Abhilasha Khatri is a children's book illustrator based in India, trained as an architect with a Master's from Texas Tech University, USA. After more than a decade in architecture, she turned to picture books and has since illustrated titles with both traditional and independent publishers. Known for her fluid, organic style and bold use of color, Abhilasha is passionate about multicultural, inclusive, and diverse storytelling.

"A successful cultural introduction and celebration of Ganesha Chaturthi that encourages readers to think about kindness, patience, and self-reflection, this is well-suited to family and classroom settings."--School Library Journal

Publisher: Eternal Tree Books

Pub date: 2026-04-07

Length: 32 pages