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Avantika Swali is a passionate artist and student who believes in her generation’s potential to shape a more compassionate and creative future. In 2014, she founded ACE, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing children with holistic education. Continuing this mission, she launched the ACE Book Club in 2021, a mobile library service aimed at democratising access to cultural and educational experiences for children. Later that year, Avantika co-founded Moonray, a contemporary fashion line focused on preserving traditional crafts through innovative design and collaboration. Roots is Avantika’s debut book, created to inspire young readers and curious minds to explore the rich and diverse cultural heritage of India.