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Children’s Picture Book

Date Published: June 2, 2026

It’s Dosa Day!

Join a curious child and their loving Ammamma on a joyful kitchen adventure filled with crispy dosas, colorful chutneys, and heartwarming family traditions. As they learn about different kinds of dosas, they discover that the real magic isn’t just in cooking—it’s in the time spent together.

Dosa Day is a playful children’s picture book celebrating Indian cuisine, family traditions, and intergenerational love. With rhythmic read-aloud text and vibrant illustrations, this story creates a rich sensory experience that introduces young readers to culture, connection, and mindful togetherness.

Perfect for children ages 3–7, this diverse picture book is ideal for:

Multicultural children’s books
Indian and South Asian culture stories for kids
Picture books about food, family, and traditions
Engaging read-aloud bedtime stories

Whether you’re introducing Indian cuisine like dosa for the first time or building a more inclusive children’s library, Dosa Day is a meaningful addition to any child’s bookshelf.

About the Author

In the quiet magic of the Mojave Desert, where the sky stretches wide and the sunsets set everything golden, Veena Katikineni found the perfect place to let her imagination wander.

Dosa Day was born from a heart full of cherished memories: big, bustling family gatherings with her beloved Indian family, where the house was always full, the food was always flowing, and the smell of something delicious was always drifting through the air. Food wasn’t just food — it was love, laughter, and the heartbeat of every gathering.

A physician by training, Veena has spent her career caring for others, but she has always believed that stories heal in their own special way. This is her love letter to dosa, to her roots, and to the joy of sharing both with the world.

When she’s not writing or seeing patients, you’ll find her on her yoga mat, planning the family’s next adventure, or exploring the world with her loving husband and two spirited boys, her favorite companions in wandering and in life.

She believes magic lives in the everyday moments, especially the ones shared around a table.

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by Bobby Evers

Back to Boonetown

Memoir

Airmail and Chocolate Pie: Back to Boonetown is a heartwarming and nostalgic journey of unexpected discovery. One moment, Bobby Evers had no plans to write another book; the next, a phone call and an old duffle bag changed everything. The bag, belonging to his father, contained letters from his mother during his father’s military service. These letters rekindled Bobby’s passion for storytelling and sparked a deeply emotional connection with his late parents.

Through these letters, Bobby found himself transported to another time, filling the pages with stories rooted in love, family, and history. This compelling book is not just a collection of memories, but a testament to how life’s surprises can lead us back to our passions. With each letter, Bobby connects to the past, shaping a narrative that’s as personal as it is universal.

Join Bobby on this touching adventure, where past and present intertwine, and see how the discovery of his parents’ letters inspired him to create something truly special. Whether you’re a fan of heartfelt stories or historical reflections, Airmail and Chocolate Pie: Back to Boonetown will resonate deeply with anyone who cherishes the power of family and the written word.

About the Author

Bobby Evers is a life-long Tennessean, a theater enthusiast, and avid traveler. Being a keen people-watcher, he has always been a storyteller, and now he brings those stories to the page in his first book. He has worked in the construction business, and as an interior designer and architectural consultant for over thirty-five years.

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