Jyoti Rajan Gopal is an award-winning picture book author, mom, and forever kindergarten teacher. Jyoti writes stories — fiction and non-fiction — of identity, community and belonging, themes that speak to her heart, that reflect her multiple identities. She is the recipient of the ALA 2024 Stonewall Honor Award. To learn more go to jyotirajangopal.com

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