About the author

Priya Devi Suresh is a writer and mother with a Master of Science in Psychology, specializing in child and adolescent development. She has a professional background in research across clinical and applied industry settings.

Her debut picture book, I Talk Like Me, is a neurodiversity-affirming story that celebrates the many beautiful ways children communicate. Priya is passionate about representation in literature and the power of storytelling to build understanding, foster connection, and challenge stigma. Her work reflects a deep commitment to inclusion and to amplifying voices and experiences that are too often absent from mainstream narratives.

She lives in New York City with her husband and two children.