Jyoti Rajan Gopal
Jyoti Rajan Gopal is an award-winning picture book author, mom, and former kindergarten teacher. She grew up in Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, China, and India, and now lives in New York with her family. Her work often explores themes of identity, community, and belonging, drawing from her experiences as a third-culture kid. She has published numerous children's books, including "American Desi," "My Paati's Saris," and "Love Is Here with You."
Awards
['ALA 2024 Stonewall Honor Award', '2021 SCBWI Work In Progress Award for Underrepresented Voices', 'Finalist for the 2023 Neev Literature Award']
Notable Works
['American Desi', "My Paati's Saris", 'Love Is Here with You', 'Desert Queen', 'One Sweet Song', 'Sister Day']
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