Piyali Nath Dalal

Piyali Nath Dalal (she/her/hers) is a children's author and mama who believes everyone is a teacher and a learner. Piyali earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in English and public policy from the University of Minnesota. She worked in state government, nonprofits and elementary and higher education. Named a Windows and Mirrors Fellow through the Loft Literary Center, Piyali has published in the Farmer-ish Literary Journal, Minnesota Women's Press, and the Star Tribune. She lives with her family in Northeast Minneapolis and enjoys combining mindfulness with her creative practices.