Debasmita Dasgupta

Debasmita Dasgupta is a Singapore-based, internationally published, Kirkus-Prize nominated illustrator and graphic novelist. She enjoys drawing both fiction and non-fiction for children and young adults. She has illustrated over 20 picture books, comics, and poems. Widely known as an art-for-change advocate, Debasmita tells stories of changemakers from around the world partnering with global non-profits. Her art is exhibited across the globe and more than 40 international media outlets have featured it. Her debut independent graphic novel, NADYA, published by Scholastic India is critically acclaimed in many countries. She is currently working on a long-form graphic novel. Delegate | 2020 | NLF Speaker  | 2021  | NLF Reading Challenge