Kruti Desai

About The Author

Kruti Desai is an illustrator and graphic designer, based in the UK, her artistic journey has been anything but ordinary. After globe-trotting adventures that had her hopping between countries like a character in her own illustrated tale, she developed a unique perspective shaped by her experiences in different cultures. With vibrant colours, playful characters, and a touch of typography, Kruti’s illustrations spark joy and wonder, inviting viewers into a world where imagination knows no bounds. Whether it’s a cheerful scene in a picture book or an engaging editorial illustration, she thrives on crafting visuals that resonate emotionally and inspire curiosity.

Books by Kruti Desai

Elif's Itchy Palm
By Lora Inak
Illustrated by Kruti Desai
It’s Elif’s first day at Cockatoo Hill English Language School, and although she learned a little bit of English in Türkiye, she’s worried she won’t make any new friends in Australia.

But when Elif’s palm itches in class and her very special $2 coin goes missing, she discovers that the...
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Sambu Won't Grow
By Lora Inak
Illustrated by Kruti Desai
Sambu is about to turn eight, and his family is planning a big birthday celebration! He has just one wish: to grow tall and strong like his Kenyan Maasai Warrior ancestors. Then maybe his older sisters will stop calling him a baby—and he might finally stop being scared of the strange noises on th...
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