A collection of book covers displayed on a wall shelf. Titles include 'Let's Get Lit for Diwali,' 'Colour Me Crazy,' 'Tied Up with Love,' 'के लय गीत,' 'Desi Girl in a Gora World,' 'Big Fat Sindhi,' 'Big Fat Indian,' 'Potter the Brave,' 'Potter Stands Up,' 'Potter's Friendship Fire,' 'Potter and the Broken Home,' 'Potter and the Empty Chair,' 'Enchanted Incognito,' and 'The Energy Never Dies.'

W. I. Zard

aka. Drishti Nanwani Tolani

Author of children’s, YA & cultural books

About The Author

W. I. Zard (Drishti Nanwani Tolani) writes stories that celebrate culture, courage, and connection.

An educator by training and a storyteller by instinct, she creates books for children and young adults that explore identity, resilience, and belonging.

Her work includes the My Little Dharma series, which brings Hindu festivals and mythology to life for young readers; the Potter the Pomeranian books, which explores social emotional learning; the YA novels Enchanted Incognito and The Energy Never Dies; and The Big Fat Wedding Planners, inspired by her own multi-day destination wedding.

Across genres, her writing reflects a deep belief in the power of storytelling to shape how we see ourselves and each other.

Based in Sydney, Australia, she continues to build stories that bridge heritage and modern life.

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