Devika joins the Gnome Road team to illustrate the spring 2025 title, Kai Po Che: Mini's Perfect Kite, by author Suhasini Gupta. 

Devika's dynamic, upbeat and colorful style will have this story of a clever, crafty young heroine and her determination to participate in the Indian Sankranti kite festival soaring into the world for young readers to enjoy the world around. 

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Devika Oza is an illustrator born and raised in Kolkata, the city of joy. Devika loves stories with adventure, where the journey of self-revelation unfolds as the characters take topsy-
turvy paths to overcome all kinds of obstacles. She enjoys bringing different characters to life in her illustrations, with a focus on her Indian heritage and culture. The various
emotions that a character can portray is what fascinates her. When she’s not drawing,
Devika loves to dance, read romance books and watch action movies.