Priya The Jungle Dancer

• A story that helps kids understand how to deal with failure and learn from it 
• Authentic details of Kodava clothing, dance and culture 
• New vocabulary and vibrant illustrations based on research and photographs 

Janan Abir is an early years educator in learning support by day and a freelance, self-taught illustrator by night. A serendipitous switch in career from finance to education changed her narrative which led to illustrating children’s books.

Her art style is inspired by moments from her life as a teacher, her love for small joys and an eye for detail. This has been a guiding light in envisioning meaningful and mindful concepts weaved purposefully into storybooks for young children. As a second generation kid herself, she aspires to reach young readers universally with an eclectic touch.

Sathya Achia is the best-selling author of In My Hands, a YA fantasy-adventure novel, and ‘The Crane in the Mist’, a short story published in the anthology,Tales Untold: Mythos Around the World. Her stories are inspired by her childhood and travels, especially time spent visiting her family in Kodagu, India, where she learned the art of storytelling from her grandparents.

Sathya is a member of the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), and The Author’s Guild and is an active participant in the children’s book community through events such as Multicultural Children’s Book Day and World Read Aloud Day (WRAD).

“...beautifully shows the importance of grandparents in our life and how they help us stay grounded and connected to our roots.” ~ Parent testimonial

“Excellent storytelling combined with beautiful illustrations, making it a captivating read.” ~ Parent testimonial 

“Perfectly crafted for engaging young readers and sparking their imagination.” ~ Parent testimonial 

Shortlisted, Best Illustration - PVLF Excellence Awards 2025–26