Raakhee Mirchandani is an award-winning writer and editor. She is the author of Mama's Roti, Kamala Raised Her Hand, My Diwali Light, Hair Twins, Journey to the Stars: Kalpana Chawla, She Persisted: Kalpana Chawla, and Super Satya Saves the Day. When she isn't writing, Raakhee is either drinking coffee, organizing her bookshelves or reading books while drinking coffee. She lives in Hoboken, New Jersey, with her husband and daughter. She invites you to follow her on Instagram @RaakstarWrites or visit her online at raakstarwrites.com.

Holly Hatam is the author-illustrator of Unicorns Are Real! and the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Dear Girl and Dear Boy as well as Hair Twins, Made by Maxine, and Jack (Not Jackie). She loves tree hugging, book sniffing, tea drinking, music, animations, and most important, unicorns. She invites you to be transported to her magical world by visiting hollyhatam.com

Praise for My Diwali Light

A Junior Library Guild Selection

"[A] vibrant account of a close-knit family and community. MY DIWALI LIGHT should be part of all sets of books about traditions and cultures."--Booklist

"Mirchandani equates Diwali with collectivity, showing that the joy of the holiday can be shared with family and friends inside and outside of the culture."--SLJ

"Mirchandani's simple, elegant text explains the holiday, vividly bringing to life a family that loves coming together to share traditions, while Kelkar's bold use of color (particularly shades of purple, blue, and green) makes the illustrations pop.... A warm, heartfelt ode to Diwali and the joys of family."--Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Hair Twins:

* "A feel-good picture book about diversity, family relationships, and self-love."

* "Digitally collaged illustrations in a colorful cartoon style by Hatam spotlight a cast with a range of abilities, hair textures, religions, and skin tones. A sweet read that epitomizes a compassionate bond between parent and child."

"A loving portrayal of a father-daughter bond that is strengthened over daily hair care, something that honors the characters' religion while nurturing their relationship."

"Warm-weather activities at a grandparent's home provide artful distraction and tender bonding time in a lively picture book from Mirchandani and Hatam....a spirited vision of intergenerational bonds that thrive on adventure, comfort, and reassurance."--Publishers Weekly