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Sambasivan & Parikh is a women-led publishing company championing stories that center community and drive real-life change.

We are on a mission to build vibrant and engaged communities around books. Our books create spaces for education and give communities a tool to help drive meaningful, real-life change. 

We believe stories are a powerful tool for social change that can offer fresh perspectives, and reshape our collective narrative.

Sambasivan & Parikh is the coming together of publishers Ambika Sambasivan and Suhani Parikh who are passionate advocates of mindfully-crafted children’s literature and believe in the power of storytelling to foster a more equitable and just future for all.

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Opening Windows to South Asia

 

Co-founded by Kala and Ambika Sambasivan, Yali Books features stories that celebrate South Asian cultures while emphasizing equality, equity, and justice.

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Bloom Through Books

 

Founded by Suhani Parikh, Modern Marigold Books creates stories that amplify the experiences of first-generation families while promoting social and emotional growth in kids.

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MEET THE TEAM

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Ambika Sambasivan

Publisher

Ambika discovered her love for crafting books as an illustrator and launched Yali Books with her mother, Kala Sambasivan in 2014. Ambika is passionate about shaping stories that reflect and validate the experiences of children of color, particularly those of South Asian descent, through relatable and inspiring stories.

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Suhani Parikh

Publisher

Suhani is a second-generation, Indian-American mom of three, and entrepreneur based in Upstate NY. Her experience growing up with alopecia areata led her to write her debut book "Shreya's Very own Style" and launch her publishing company, Modern Marigold Books in 2019.

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Leann Schneider Webb

Leann has years of experience working for art and history museums, as a college instructor, and as a public librarian. She's passionate about making art, history, and education more accessible to more people. She loves reading thrillers, seeing a picture book come together, and trying new food. Leann has a Master of Library and Information Science and a Master of the Arts in Art History.

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Taryn Jackson

Sales/Marketing
Coordinator

Taryn is an experienced educational professional and literacy consultant based in Port Lucie, FL. She is working to expand Sambasivan & Parikh's marketing and publicity efforts and build lasting sales relationships with schools and public libraries.

Publishing Coordinator

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