Riya's Adventures in the Sky
by Debjani Mukherjee

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Little Riya has a dream. She wants to fly. She wants wings like birds and butterflies. Riya might be little, but she is determined to accomplish something BIG. Riya works hard to become a pilot and sets out on various adventures. From battling forest fires, to helping a fisherman in distress, to aiding in natural disaster relief efforts, Riya touches hearts everywhere she goes and makes the world a brighter place. Everyone admires her for her bravery and kindness—especially her flight students, for whom Riya is a role model, a shining example of what it means to reach for the stars. Filled with brilliant illustrations and playful rhymes, this book invites young readers to discover the wonders of our planet and learn about nature’s challenges—from floods, earthquakes to forest fires. Riya’s journey shows kids how to dream big, stay strong, and always be ready to help others in need.

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Debjani Mukherjee writes from personal experience, having harboured a childhood dream of becoming a pilot herself. Although she could not fulfill that particular dream, her love for flying and aviation has been a lifelong passion. She has explored various aspects of aviation, including para trooping, gliding, and power flying. Other hobbies include reading, blogging, hiking, kayaking, golfing, swimming, sailing, camping, stargazing, and eclipse-chasing. With a thirst for adventure and a love of nature, much like her protagonist, Debjani has trekked through the Amazon forest, explored the icy landscapes of Antarctica, and braved the challenges of climbing to the Mount Everest Base Camp Debjani holds a master’s degree in physics from Kolkata University India, MBA from Edinburgh Business School UK and Data Science from Waterloo University Canada. She works as a CEO of a software consulting firm and a part-time professor at business colleges in Toronto. Her interest in gender equality and empowerment prompts her to advocate for change in her writing and inspire girls and women to dream big and make a positive impact on the world. Debjani lives with her husband Arnab, daughter Sreeja and her dog Mocha in Thornhill, Ontario Canada. “Riya’s Adventures in the Sky” is her first book. To learn more and download parent and teacher resources please visit debjanimukherjee.com

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Contributors

Author

Debjani Mukherjee

Illustrator

Brandon Koepke