Sandhya Rao

Sandhya Rao

Sandhya Rao worked for many years in mainstream print media as an editor and writer before she seamlessly slipped into the world of children’s publishing. She is the author of several books and has translated Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi Långstrump into Hindi. Based in Chennai, she works freelance and enjoys the challenge of new discoveries. She believes that when we share food and stories, we give ourselves a better chance. She is also the co-editor of the volume “Children’s books: an Indian story” (Eklavya, 2024).

Articles by Sandhya Rao

A read aloud session in progress

Practices

Writing for children in India: the shifting landscape

By Shailaja Menon, Sandhya Rao | 5 September 2025