Sanyukta Mathur

Sanyukta Mathur is a children’s book author and social scientist whose debut Happy Diwali! introduces young readers to the festival of light with warmth and cultural authenticity. Co-authored with her sister-in-law and illustrator Courtney Pippin-Mathur, the book celebrates Diwali through a family’s joyful preparations, complete with rangoli drawing, festive foods, and meaningful traditions

She followed this with It’s Holi!, another collaboration with Pippin-Mathur, offering a lively celebration of the vibrant festival of colors. This picture book joyfully guides readers through a family’s springtime rituals, complete with recipes, a glossary of terms, and engaging storytelling that highlights sensory experiences and cultural richness

Drawing from her background in social science and personal heritage, Sanyukta Mathur offers children and families beautifully accessible introductions to South Asian cultural celebrations—inviting both education and joy through evocative imagery and expressive narratives.