Hi, I’m Avani!
Avani Chhaya is an avid reader, writer, traveler, and dreamer. At a young age, Avani fell in love with the art of storytelling, which led her to pursue a bachelor's degree in English and secondary education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She spent several years teaching English Language Arts in New Orleans, LA before diving into nonprofit work in Austin, TX.
She continued her higher education with a master's degree in Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas at Austin.
Avani is the author of her debut picture book, Lakshmi at the Lake. She truly believes in the power of writing and is thrilled to be a part of the team of teaching artists. Avani is eager to encourage young readers and writers to explore their imagination with ARTSiE.
Read more about Avani's work here.