Our Authors and Illustrators
Pridhee Kapoor Gupta
Author and founder
Pridhee Kapoor Gupta is a molecular biologist, educator, children's book author, and the founder of T4Tales. With a PhD in molecular biology from Heidelberg, she brings together her love for science, learning, and storytelling to create books that spark curiosity in young readers.
A mother herself, Pridhee was inspired to create books that help families share Indian languages, stories, and cultural traditions with the next generation. Through her writing, she hopes to make learning playful and help little readers grow up connected to their roots.
Books:Das Din, Kahaani Rangeeli, Kahaani Puraani (Hindi), Kahaani Puraani (Gujarati), Gol Mol Bol, Halwai Ki Mithai
Anu Sehgal
Author
Anu Sehgal is a children's author and the founder of The Culture Tree, a cultural literacy and language education company focused on South Asia. Through her work, she helps children connect with the cultures, languages, and traditions that shape their identities. Her books introduce young readers to Indian heritage and encourage families to share these stories across generations.
Alankrita Amaya
Author and illustrator
Alankrita Amaya is a children's book writer and illustrator who loves bringing stories to life through pictures. She loves playing with colours and styles to bring out the personalities of her characters, and hopes to always keep the child within her alive.
When she isn't drawing, she enjoys collecting picture books, talking to plants, making candles, and spending time with her cat.
Books:Chuglubugloo, Gutargoo
Alicia Souza
Illustrator
Alicia Souza is an illustrator, artist, and entrepreneur known for her playful illustrations inspired by everyday life. She calls herself a “happiness illustrator” and hopes her drawings make people smile. Her work spans children's books, stationery, and products that bring a little joy to everyday moments. Alicia has illustrated multiple books for T4Tales, bringing stories to life with her distinctive, cheerful style.
Books:Das Din, Kahaani Chamkeeli, Kahaani Rangeeli, Kahaani Puraani (Hindi), Kahaani Puraani (Gujarati)
Vaishnavi Giri
Illustrator
Vaishnavi Giri is an illustrator and designer whose work spans children's books and creative projects. With a background in communication design, she enjoys exploring how art can spark curiosity and help children engage with the world around them. Nature and the way children see everyday things inspire her work, shaping illustrations that invite little readers to look a little closer.
Books:Nila Nila (Tamil)
Devika Oza
Illustrator
Devika Oza is a children's book illustrator from Kolkata, India. She studied multimedia and animation before specialising in illustration for children. Her work includes books published by Gnome Road Publishing, Oxford University Press, Macmillan Education and Kids Can Press.
Books:Halwai Ki Mithai