HELLO !

Kamala Moothedath Nair, an architect, illustrator, and visual storyteller, believes that her dreams sprouted wings in the small coastal Indian state of Kerala. It’s difficult to wipe the smile off her lips when she travels, for she finds joy in diverse cultures, people, and architecture.

Outside her studio, you usually see her basking in earthy sunsets, savouring lustrous green pastures with her sketchbook during her walks, or swimming alongside the fishes.

If you’re keen on collaborating with her for exciting and creative projects, or simply want to say hello, you can reach out to her at
workwithkamala@gmail.com

For any inquiries regarding publishing or licensing, feel free to contact her agents at Astound.

Clients include:

Harper Collins
Penguin Random House
Walker Books
Scholastic
Simon & Schuster
Two Lions/Amazon Publishing House
Bloomsbury
Oxford University Press

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Testimonials

“Nair’s jewel-toned illustrations, sprinkled with dots of light, reinforce the text’s essential themes and its core bond between two family members who share a special connection and light each other up.”
Publishers WeeklyStarred Review for The Light Within You

“Van Ness’ uplifting, encouraging text is paired with Nair’s exuberant illustrations. An animated look at celebrating who you are and never letting others dim your light.”
Kirkus ReviewsGorgeously Me!

“Nair’s adorable illustrations shine, and overall, the packaging for the message is as sweet as the underlying sentiment.”
Kirkus ReviewsThe Way Champs Play

“A gorgeously illustrated book. . . .The color palette is warm and bright communicating Diya’s emotions and making everything feel stronger.”
YA Books CentralThe Light Within You

“In step with Nair’s sunny slice-of-life imagery, jubilant text further reinforces the power of friendship and community in supporting a strong sense of self”
Publishers WeeklyGorgeously Me!

“Told from the perspective of a little girl learning about this aspect of her culture, the straightforward narrative with complementary illustrations educates readers about the making and wearing of the bindi.”
Booklist ReviewsA Bindi Can Be..