Srividhya VenkatSrividhya Venkat is a former kindergarten teacher, oral storyteller, and children's author. She enjoys writing stories that reflect nuances of her love for her roots in India. Her books include Seeker of Truth, Girls on Wheels, Dancing in Thatha's Fotsteps, and The Clever Tailor. Srividhya has won awards, such as the South Asia Book Award, SCBWI Crystal Kite Award, and Peek-A-Book Children's Choice Award (India). Her books have been placed on recognized book lists, such as NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books, Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books, and RISE: A Feminist Project Booklist. She is an active member of the Society for Children's Books Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI). When not reading or writing, Srividhya loves to listen to music, tinker with new recipes and explore the world outside her window. She now resides in the Chicago area with her family. Read More Read Less