Artist . Graphic Novelist . Screenwriter
PICTURE BOOKS
TUN DR SITI HASMAH MOHD ALI - THE ACCIDENTAL DOCTOR
June 2020
Meet Siti Hasmah, a little girl, who wants to be a journalist, in a period when not every girl was sent to school. Watch what happens to her, her family, and country when World War II strikes. Walk in her footsteps as she graduates from university and goes on to save the lives of many Malaysian women and children. See what she finally ends up becoming. The Asian Sheroes series aim not just to educate but also to motivate. These stories celebrate the amazing accomplishments of women from the region.
MINA VS. THE MONSOON
November 2018
*A Kirkus Reviews Best of 2018 Book*Mina loves to play soccer all year round. Nothing comes close to it. But when the monsoon arrives, Mina is stuck indoors and she can’t help feeling restless and bored. Her ammi doesn’t understand. That’s when Mina decides she’ll find ways of chasing away the clouds herself. The heart of the story, however, is the bond forged between a mother and her daughter on a gray, gloomy day | Written by Rukhsanna Guidroz . Published by Yali Books USA.
BINDIYA IN INDIA
Coming soon
The book follows Bindiya, the main character, on her first trip to India where she attends an Indian wedding. Through Bindiya's journey, the readers are introduced to the customs and traditions in an Indian wedding and also learn some Hindi words in simple and fun manner | Written by Monique Chheda MD . Published by Mango & Marigold Press USA.
THE SONG OF WATER
January 2020
A story about little Varsha and her Appa, who live in a picturesque village surrounded by hills in the south of India | Written by Shalini Srinivasan . Published by Pratham Books India
MORE THAN SKIN DEEP
January 2020
This book is a bespoke creation by artist, Debasmita Dasgupta and poet, Claire Rosslyn Wilson to demonstrate the courage of eight fearless women who are much more than just acid attack survivors | Published by ArtsPositive.
SAHARA'S SPECIAL SENSES
March 2020
Sahara Khan is a determined, strong, and courageous girl. She has an epic vision of becoming a chef and nothing can stop her. Find out how Sahara develops her senses and learns to use them in the kitchen. Join her in an epic journey of self-discovery and empowerment | Written by Eva Wong Nava . Published by Armour Publishing Singapore.
THE BOY WHO TALKS IN BITS AND BOBS
May 2019
Owen is a boy like any other ordinary little boy. He loves to play the ukulele and he loves to sing. But speaking does not come easily to Owen. He speaks in bits and bobs. He finds that anything is possible with love, kindness and patience | Written by Eva Wong Nava . Published by Armour Publishing Singapore.
THE WEIGHTLIFTING PRINCESS
December 2018
Princess Nila is eager to win the Surya Championship, the famous weightlifting contest in her kingdom. But there are so many obstacles to overcome. Not least, a handsome prince and her parents’ expectations.
THE DOLL THAT BOMAKKA MADE
July 2017
This charming cumulative tale celebrates the tradition of hand-crafted dolls, inspired by the South Indian Thanjavur Thalai Atti Bommai. Starting with a little ball of clay, we see the fine dancing doll grow before our eyes. The rhythmic descriptive words, stacked in a delightfully repetitive way, invite children to chant along. The vibrant illustrations complete the vivid imagery.
