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name: Meera Sriram
about: As an Indian American, Meera has lived equal parts of her life in both countries. Previously an electrical engineer, she now writes for children and advocates for diversifying bookshelves. Meera is the author of several picture books including THE YELLOW SUITCASE, DUMPLING DAY, A GIFT FOR AMMA that received the 2021 South Asia Book Award, and BETWEEN TWO WORLDS, an American Library Association’s 2022 RISE: A Feminist Book Project selection. Meera has also co-authored several kids’ books published in India. She believes in the transformative power of stories and likes to write about people, places, and experiences less visible in children’s literature. Her forthcoming titles include A GARDEN IN MY HANDS and OUR WORLD: INDIA, both releasing i As an Indian American, Meera has lived equal parts of her life in both countries. Previously an electrical engineer, she now writes for children and advocates for diversifying bookshelves. Meera is the author of several picture books including THE YELLOW SUITCASE, DUMPLING DAY, A GIFT FOR AMMA that received the 2021 South Asia Book Award, and BETWEEN TWO WORLDS, an American Library Association’s 2022 RISE: A Feminist Book Project selection. Meera has also co-authored several kids’ books published in India. She believes in the transformative power of stories and likes to write about people, places, and experiences less visible in children’s literature. Her forthcoming titles include A GARDEN IN MY HANDS and OUR WORLD: INDIA, both releasing in Spring 2023. For more information, please visit: http://www.meerasriram.com ...more