Shachi Kaushik, the author of "Diwali In My New Home," is a children's content enthusiast with a passion for reading, writing, and creating captivating experiences for young minds.

Monthly, Shachi writes in the column 'The Picture Book World,' a standout feature in the Austin South Asian journal. Driven by a passion for cultural diversity, her focus is on exploring and sharing new picture books with the community.

Shachi is the imaginative force behind 'SmartyHathy,' a downloadable activity book for children that has become a go-to resource for parents seeking interactive and educational content.

On the production side, Shachi hosts and manages the YouTube Channel ‘Happy Hindi Learners’, providing a dedicated space for parents teaching their children Hindi.

Having made significant contributions to animation production, Shachi has worked as a production coordinator on major YouTube Original animated projects, showcasing her dedication to being a part of creating meaningful content for young audiences.

Her debut ‘Diwali In My New Home’ has received accolades and praise worldwide. The book has been named a 2022 Foreword Indies Book of the Year Awards finalist in the Picture Books, Early Reader category! And is the Winner of The Book Fest Awards in the Children’s Diversity - Multicultural category and the 2024 Southern California Book Festival winner. The book has also been featured in the Best Product Magazine and on the bookshelf of a well-known Canadian political commentator, Keith Baldrey, at Global News.