evidence: Sudha Murty writes for children and adults in various formats – novels, short-stories, and travelogues. Her stories are inspired by her travels, life experiences, and the people she meets. She often draws from mythology, helping young readers access values and principles in an easy and engaging way. Sudha Murty grew up with her maternal grandparents listening to stories from their life and mythology. She believes this gave her a rich perspective to life. Unfortunately most children today don’t grow up with their grandparents. Her writing aims to bridge this gap. She brings life lessons alive through simple stories which are relevant and catch their attention. Gratitude, hard work, compassion and empathy are recurring themes communicated in her simple and heartwarming style. Her stories have a fable-like quality attracting people across all ages.