Mitali Banerjee Ruths was born in New York, grew up in Texas, and now lives in Montreal with her partner, three kids, and their dog Tux. She is the author of several award-winning books, like The Party Diaries chapter book series, The Inside Scouts early reader series, and picture books Archie Celebrates Diwali and Archie Celebrates an Indian Wedding. A proud desi kid at heart, Mitali draws inspiration from South Asian culture, writing the books she wanted to read growing up. Her debut “epic and imaginative steampunk fantasy novel” set in an alternate-reality Victorian India, Jitty and the Machine comes out August 2027.
Learn more at MitaliRuths.com