This book was inspired by my niece, Neela, and her visit to San Francisco. It was amazing to see the curiosity, wonder, and delight that she had for all the things we saw during her visit. Her reactions inspired me to try to capture the magic of this city in a book to share with other children.

I also strongly believe in the movement to introduce more diversity into children's books - to show characters that are beyond the majority to offer all children an expanded worldview or an opportunity to see themselves in characters.

Meenal Patel is a children's book author, illustrator, graphic designer and ceramics artist living in San Francisco. She strives to bring curiosity, delight and new perspectives to people of all ages through her work. She believes in the importance of all people having the opportunity to see themselves reflected in art and literature as well as seeing into other people’s worlds through these mediums. She loves reading to her nieces, cooking chana masala and making tiny pieces of pottery.