Moin and the Monkey Monster

Anushka Ravishankar, often called the Indian Dr Suess, has been a pioneer in writing both nonsense in contemporary English in India and also picture books. Some of the earliest Indian picture books to be published internationally and win international awards were by her, such as Tiger on a Tree, Catch that Crocodile and Elephants Never Forget. She has gone on to collaborate with many international illustrators to create some extraordinary picture books.

Anitha Balachandran makes a precarious living as a awardwinning animation filmmaker and illustrator. Her work has been exhibited and published internationally. Her present preoccupations include stories about animals, stories for and about children and of old people. You might pass her in the street if you happen to be in Delhi.