Home to Books by Parul L. Bhandari and Jaiyen L. Bhandari, mother and son authors.
Parul is a Chicago-based author writing across genres, including fiction, poetry, and children’s literature. Her work centers on identity, cultural heritage, and the stories we inherit and reshape over time. With a focus on both intimate and universal themes, she crafts narratives that invite reflection, connection, and conversation. When she is not writing, she is engaged in building community through storytelling, workshops, and literary events.
Jaiyen is a Chicago-based author who published 2 books by age 7. He writes about experiences and fictional characters, and has also illustrated one book. His first book was about going on Spring Break, and he followed it with a story about space. When he’s not writing, Jaiyen enjoys playing sports of all kinds, learning new games and spending time with family and friends.
