Nikhil & Jay is out there...

And it's Diwali time

It’s been an eventful 10 days with the launch of Nikhil & Jay on CBeebies. I have been super chuffed about all the lovely messages from families all over the UK. Based on the book series I created with Soofiya for Otter-Barry Books, this series follows two brothers in a dual-heritage family.

If you have not yet watched it, here is a link to it on BBC iPlayer - have a peek and tell us what you think.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/nikhil-and-jay

I forewarn you, the theme song is catchy and you will be singing along in no time!

In other news, this is a unique week where Halloween and Deepavali celebrations are happening on the same days. Diwali begins on Oct 31 and last five days and of course Halloween is on the 31st.

Don’t forget to catch a Halloween and a Deepavali episode at the same time on BBC iPlayer. Here is a glimpse.

In other Deepavali news, I have a new book out that portrays a lovely family celebrating Diwali. Garland of Lights is a counting book in verse, gorgeously illustrated by Amberin Huq and published by Bloomsbury Children’s Books. Check it out!

These make amazing presents for families and friends! Do check them out in all bookshops in UK, US and online! (Click on the image to buy).

There are new books out in the US and in UK in November! I will be back with news about the new releases in the next few days.

Happy Deepavali everyone!