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Chaaya Prabhat

CHAAYA PRABHAT is an illustrator and lettering artist from Chennai, India, currently working out of Goa. She has illustrated numerous picture books including Fly in the Chai, Honk Honk, Beep Beep, Putter Putt!; The Best Diwali Ever; and Anni Dreams of Biryani.
Fly in the Chai
Music of the Bells
Honk Honk, Beep Beep, Putter Putt!

Books

Fly in the Chai
Music of the Bells
Honk Honk, Beep Beep, Putter Putt!

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Elementary School titles  

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Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and addressing student wellness and mental health is critical to help children learn how to manage emotions, develop healthy identities, empathize with peers, and pursue individual goals. We created thematic guides and book lists to help foster important conversations to build an inclusive environment where emotions matter. Explore our social emotional

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May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Join us this month and beyond to celebrate the cultures and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Browse a curated selection of fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators that we are sure your students will love. Find our collections of titles here: Elementary

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