Akila Sivakumar has made a huge transition from working in IT to the publishing field for well over a decade now. This allowed her to pursue passions such as reading, writing, and travelling. She loves writing non-fiction across genres. Her first book National and State Symbols discussed how nature is integral to our national identity. Her aim is to inculcate awareness in children, from an early age, on topics that strengthen the roots for a better, greener, and healthier tomorrow.