U Sier Lapalang (Hindi)

Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih lives in Shillong, Meghalaya. He belongs to the Khasi tribe and writes in both Khasi and English. His poetry and short fiction draws on a wide range of themes. He writes with equal passion, of love, cherries, winter oranges and the ancient rocks of his land.

Maya Ramaswamy's two greatest passions include painting and wildlife. She is a wildlife illustrator based in Bangalore. A creative artist with a talent for cartooning, she loves watching wildlife and visiting forests. She was a student of natural history and conservation. Her books with Katha include Walk the Rainforest with Niwupah and Walk the Grasslands with Takuri.