Dancing Devi

Devi knows that she's a good dancer. In fact, she's one of the best Bharatanatyam dancers at her dance school. So she's very upset when she learns she's lost the big dance competition. Her mom is a perfect dancer and Devi needs to be, too. Devi vows to practice her facial expressions and footwork until her dance is flawless, but no matter how much she practices, she keeps making mistakes. Come along with Devi as she learns that failure is an important part of learning and growing.

Amy has written and published 6 picture books and 9 romance novels. She has also written testimony presented to the U.S. Congress, and helped multi-national banks meet their regulatory requirements. Amy also helps people including accountants, military officers, drag queens, and computer programmers, find their own voices and develop as writers. She has a BA from Smith College in English literature and anthropology, as well as an MA in children's literature from Simmons College. Growing up, Bharatanatyam played an important role in Priya Parikh's life. Training as a Bharatanatyam dancer for more than a decade, she completed her Arangetram, a debut performance of her formal dance training, in 2009. Priya's hobbies also include creative writing and singing. She believes that creative expression is vital in the building of an inclusive world, allowing us to appreciate diversity, learn from one another, and embrace our collective humanity. Dejeshwini, an artist based in Chennai, India, spent her early days doodling in her school books and thus stepped into the world of art and imagination. Self-taught, Dejeshwini spends time observing the beauty and aesthetics of life and nature and fills her artwork with emotion and cheer. "Dancing Devi" is Dejeshwini's 4th children's book and she looks forward to continuing her work for children to enjoy and learn from. graphic designer