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Shivantika Jain Kothari

Shivantika Jain Kothari (she/her) is an illustrator, designer, and storyteller. She loves creating things that bring people joy, and is inspired by all things colorful and all things deeply human. Shivantika looks at the world with wonder and believes there’s always an opportunity to find joy.
A Kids Book About Joy

Books

A Kids Book About Joy

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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