Mitali Banerjee Ruths

Mitali Banerjee Ruths was born in New York, grew up in Texas, and now lives in Canada with her partner, three kids, and their dog Tux. Jitty and the Machine is her first middle grade book, inspired by Mitali’s love of technology and South Asian culture mixed with her fascination for steampunk and Victorian India. Mitali is also the author of several award-winning books, like the The Party Diaries chapter book series, illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel; The Inside Scouts early reader series, illustrated by Francesca Mahaney; and picture books Archie Celebrates Diwali and Archie Celebrates an Indian Wedding, both illustrated by Parwinder Singh. Visit her online at MitaliRuths.com.