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.

Suhani is a second-generation Indian-American mom of three and author based in Upstate New York. Her experience growing up with alopecia areata led her to write her debut book, Shreya's Very Own Style. She launched Modern Marigold Books in 2019 to publish stories that promote social and emotional growth while amplifying early-generation diasporic voices.