About me

I am a writer today, because I am a reader. And, I am reader because of public libraries.

I left my job as a Food Technologist so I could put my feet up and read. Then I rediscovered my passion for children’s books. I write stories which are inspired by my childhood experiences.

Fun Facts!

Awards and
achievements

The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name

2022 CBCA New Illustrator Award and Notable
2022 Highly Commended NSW Premier's Literary Award
2022 Shortlisted QLD Premier's Literary Award
2023 Outstanding Book on US Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
2024 Shortlisted Speech Pathology Book of the Year Award

Amma's Sari

2023 CBCA Notable
2023 Shortlisted NSW Premier's Literary Award

Stay For Dinner

2024 CBCA Notable
2024 Winner of the Multicultural NSW Award at the NSW Premier's Literary Awards.

Words That Taste Like Home

2025 CBCA Notable

Publications

Words That Taste Like Home

2024

Sandhya Parappukkaran

Michelle Pereira (Illustrator)

Publications

Stay For Dinner

2023

Sandhya Parappukkaran

Michelle Pereira (Illustrator)

Amma's Sari

2022

Sandhya Parappukkaran

Michelle Pereira (Illustrator)

The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name

2021

Sandhya Parappukkaran

Michelle Pereira (Illustrator)