Rumana Yasmin Editor & Author

Rumana Yasmin was born in Bangladesh and now lives in the UK, where she works as a storyteller, educator, and publisher. Her love of Bengali folklore began in childhood, listening to the stories her mother told her. Captivated by the richness of Bengal's oral traditions, Rumana set out to retell these myths, legends, and folk tales for a new generation of readers discovering the heritage of this vibrant region.

Farah Khandaker is a digital artist from Bangladesh, now based in Toronto. For Stories from Bengal, her illustrations take inspiration from the nakshi kantha embroidery tradition, bringing Bengali folklore to life through bold colours and intricate patterns. A graduate in Art Direction, Farah is passionate about creating work that connects young readers to stories of her heritage.