Bella the Bumblebee

‘How we nurture the world around us directly impacts the world within us!’ Beverly Jatwani’s deeply spiritual upbringing in India was rooted in outdoor play: muddy knees and climbing trees is best how she describes her childhood. It is with these previous memories in mind, armed with the life lessons that she learned whilst being a mum to three spirited children, that inspired her to co-found the Middle East’s first green and purpose over profit children’s nursery. Having witnessed how children engage with nature, Beverly was inspired to write a series of children’s books that capture the innate love and affinity that children have with Mother Earth. Through these seven beautifully illustrated and tenderly written books, Beverly takes children on their own journey to discover how even little people can make a positive impact on our planet.

Sarah Demonteverde is a Filipino-American illustrator and designer currently based in the greater Los Angeles Area. She graduated from Azusa Pacific University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program, having studied Fine Arts with an interdisciplinary emphasis in both graphic design and illustration. Having roots in the multicultural community of Southern California, Sarah grew up loving music and dance, playing classical guitar and performing as a Polynesian dancer throughout her younger years. Sarah’s passion for diverse cultures and history has grown since then and inspired her to create narratives as a homage to the past, while also instilling that same passion into those around her and the generations to come. When she’s not illustrating or dancing, you can find her exploring botanical gardens, searching for her next foodie joint, spending time with her big family or hiking around local trails after a good coffee or matcha fix.