Publication

PUBLICATION

OUR THREATENED KIN – FUR, FEATHER & FIN is a book of twenty-four poems written and illustrated by Dev Shah on the fragile species of India, from the vulnerable to the critically endangered. Its verses draw attention to at-risk creatures that range from prominent animals like the elephant, tiger, and rhino to the more elusive red panda, dugong, and Bengal florican. Through rhymes and Illustrations, conservation status information, and maps we learn about the uniqueness and significance of each of these precious species.
The book’s foreword has been written by Vivek Menon, the founder of Wildlife Trust of India, one of India’s leading conservation organizations with testimonials from Ravi Singh, CEO of WWF India, and Bittu Sahgal, founder of Sanctuary Asia, India’s leading nature magazine. Our Threatened Kin… is a must- read for every nature lover and aspiring steward of the environment.

All proceeds from the sales are dedicated to wildlife conservation. Save a species and secure their future and yours.

Editorial Review

“This book is by far one of my favorite kids’ books of all time… Dev Shah created a well written, and impeccably formatted well of knowledge that can be used in schools and at home to teach about the Fauna in India … [This] is a Five Star MUST-have book for all kids’ libraries. The author in my book is a role model for kids all over the world. Can’t wait to see what else he comes up with.”

Susan Violante – Managing Editor, Reader Views

Editorial Review

“This book is by far one of my favorite kids’ books of all time… Dev Shah created a well written, and impeccably formatted well of knowledge that can be used in schools and at home to teach about the Fauna in India … [This] is a Five Star MUST-have book for all kids’ libraries. The author in my book is a role model for kids all over the world. Can’t wait to see what else he comes up with.”

Susan Violante – Managing Editor, Reader Views

Editorial Review

“This book is by far one of my favorite kids’ books of all time… Dev Shah created a well written, and impeccably formatted well of knowledge that can be used in schools and at home to teach about the Fauna in India … [This] is a Five Star MUST-have book for all kids’ libraries. The author in my book is a role model for kids all over the world. Can’t wait to see what else he comes up with.”

Susan Violante – Managing Editor, Reader Views

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AWARDS

Feathered Quill Book Awards 2023 - Finalist (Young Readers)

Feathered Quill Book Awards 2023 - Finalist (Young Readers)

IAN Finalist 2022 copy

IAN Book Award of the Year 2022- Finalist (Nature)

Royal Dragonfly First place seal

Royal Dragonfly Book Award 2022 - First Place (Youth Author)

Royal Dragonfly Book Awards 2022 -Second place(Environment)

Royal Dragonfly Book Awards 2022 -Second Place (Environment)

Reader View Gold

Reviewer's Choice Award 2023- Gold for Best Book by Author-Illustrator, Age 18 and under

Reviewer's Choice Award 2023- Bronze, Societal Issues

Reviewer's Choice Award 2023- Bronze, Societal Issues

Reader View Bronze

Reviewer's Choice Award 2023- Bronze for Teen Readers (12-16 years)

Next Gen Indie Book Awards Finalist

Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2023 - Finalist in Science, Nature & Environment