Diah Chakraborty

COVER REVEAL - A MONSTER ON MY TRAIL! I am ridiculously excited to share the cover of my debut children’s picture book!!! 😍 What! That’s crazy! Okay, Deep Breaths!!! 😁😁😁😁 Huge thanks to @ink_isto_paper , Diah Chakraborty for bringing Meru’s monster-packed adventure to life. Every page makes me laugh, gasp, and want to lace up my hiking boots. You seriously nailed it!!! A massive shoutout to my editor @raisingworldchildren Aditi Wardhan Singh, who has been a huge part of this journey! Thank you for cheering me on every step of the way (even the uphill ones). This book means so much to me. It’s for every kid (or grown-up) whose imagination runs a little wild—who sees shapes in the trees, monsters in the shadows, and adventure in everyday things! . . . It’s about being scared, being brave, and taking one step forward anyway. . . . Hope you’re ready to hit the trail with Meru. Monsters optional, curiosity required. 📚 Coming May 2025 Preorder now at www.silpakona.com For those who are excited for this book, and would love to be a part of my journey, please sign up for my Launch team! Comment below so I can send you the sign up form! #monsteronmytrail #hikingwithkids #kidspicturebooks #childrenspicturebooks #kidlit #newauthor #natureheals #bookbuzz #hiking #kidswhohike #whatgetsyououtdoors #screenfreekids #librariansofinstagram #teachersofinstagram #booklaunch #kidlitbooks #outdooradventures #newbookalert #comingsoon #picturebookstagram #authorsofinstagram #childrensbookstagram #newchildrensbook #launchteam #debutkidsbook #illustratorsofinstagram #booklaunchteam #excitingnews #coverrevealday

Some of my favourite spreads from ‘ABC Ramayana’ published by @penguinrandomhouse Happy Hanuman Jayanti . . . . #hanumanjayanti #ramayanillustration #childrenbookillustration #childrenbookpublishers #picturebookforkids Kidlit, childrenbook illustration, childrenbook publishers, picturebooks for kids

‘Letters to My Grandmother’, my debut single, will be out on 18th April 2025 💌 I composed the melody for my maternal grandmother a few years ago, and it’s held a special place in my journey ever since. As I begin to share my music, I feel a sense of calm in knowing that this piece - a violin’s reminiscence - was blessed by her loving presence. Much love and gratitude to the music and film team for creating this with me. Eager for you all to experience what we’ve made! Cover art by @ink_isto_paper 💛 Diah, thank you for giving this childhood memory a dreamy home through your art ✨🌴🎻 Directed, Composed & Performed by Ritu Co-Directed by @samuel.vipin Featuring @geethamathen Music Produced by @ashwinsyammusic Mix & Master by @itsinthe.mix @vicariousprism @thelazyastronaut @writerfromlost @rahulkuriakose @biozge #letterstomygrandmother #violin #violininstrumental #violinist #grandmother #musicillustration #artwork

Some days back, I was going through some old pictures and found one of me in my Kathak dress. It brought back such beautiful memories❤️🥹 SWIPE for crops . . . . . #nostalgic #childhoodnostalgia #childrenbookillustration #childrenbookpublishers #childrenbookpublishing #picturebook #characterdesignforkids #dance #danceillustration Kidlit, childrenbookillustration, character design, children characters, kathak illustration

Happy Ram Navami! I’ve been waiting so long to share this special project…😁🌸 Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to illustrate ‘ABC Ramayana’ for @penguinrandomhouse @penguinindia Every page, every character — I loved illustrating every bit of it. Feeling so grateful to be a small part of bringing this timeless story to life. Wishing you all a joyful and blessed Ram Navami! 🩷✨ . . . . . . #childrenbookillustration #ramayanillustration #ramayanaforkids #childrenbookpublishers #penguinrandomhouse #penguinindia #ramsita #ramnavami Ram Navami, Children book, picture books, penguin publishers, kidlit, children book characters

Eid Mubaraaq 🌙✨ Hope you’ll like it :) Swipe for crops ▶️ . . . #eidillustration #eidmubarak #childrenillustration #eiddrawing #childrenbookillustration #kidlit #childrenbookpublishers #moon #happyeïd #picturebookillustration Childrenbook illustration, kidlit, kidlitillustrator, childrenbook publishers, picturebook illustration, eid illustration , eid mubarak

Day 3 of #vintagebookweek25 😋❤️ Prompt: Jack and Jill I’m loving this challenge so far! . . . . #childrenbookillustration #childrenbookpublishers #vintagebookillustration #bookcoverillustration #kidspicturebook #picturebookillustration Childrenbook, childrenbook illustration, character illustration, kids illustration, picturebook illustration, kidlit , kidlit illustrator

My 2nd entry for #vintagebookweek25 🌸🩷🎂 Prompt : “ Raggedy Andy’s Surprise” by Johnny Gruelle. Hope you’ll like it :) ✨🌸 . . . . #vintagebookweek2025 #childrenbookcoverillustration #childrenbookillustration #childrenbookpublishers #bookcoverillustrator Picture books, children books, children book covers, kids illustration, Raggedy Andy

My entry for #vintagebookweek2025 🩷 Prompt : “There’s an ELEPHANT in the Bathtub”. Loved illustrating and reimagining the cover! 🐘🌸✨ The hosts are : @le_facciotte @geeksarecool @elizabeth.leyk.illustration @valeriaillustrates @iloveillustrators @moniquedong . . . . #vintagebookweek #vintagebookchallenge #picturebookcover #childrenbookillustrations Picturebook, kidlit, childrenbook illustrations, vintage book covers, vintagebookweek, childrenbook covers, childrenbook publishers, childhood drawings, nostalgia

Sketchbook pages :) . . . #sketchbookdrawings #sketchbookpages Sketchbookdrawings , practice drawings

I worked on this wedding invite last December and absolutely love how the idea came together ❤️ 🔔 The client’s requirement was to show two worlds coming together❤️🌸 . . . . #weddinginvite #weddingillustration #weddinginviteillustration #digitalweddinginvitation #illustratedweddingcard #weddingeinvite #bengaliweddinginvitation Wedding invites, wedding invite illustrations, digital invite, wedding illustration, wedding e-invite

Wish you all a very Happy and safe HOLI 💚💛🧡❤️🩷 . . . . . . . #childrenbookillustration #holiillustration #kidspicturebook #kidlit #picturebookillustration #holihai Holi, holi illustration, childrenbook illustration, picturebook illustration, childrenbook publishers