Creative expression is vital to building an inclusive world, one that allows us to appreciate diversity, learn from one another, and embrace our collective humanity.

Priya Parikh is a children’s book author who writes stories inspired by her own life experiences. She believes that fostering creativity—especially in children—is vitally important to building an inclusive world.

Her first book, Dancing Devi, about a little girl who loses her Bharatanatyam dance competition and learns that failure is an important part of learning and growing, is out now.