Meet Gia, the Author

Gia Shah, Author of Krishna on a Cushion

"Every family deserves a little magic."
— Gia Shah, age 13

You've probably heard of Elf on the Shelf. Maybe even Mensch on a Bench. Gia Shah had heard of them too — and she had a question: why not Krishna?

Gia is 13 years old, and she loves Diwali — the lights, the sweets, the feeling that something wonderful is happening. But she also just loves a good story. And she noticed there wasn't one quite like the one she had in her head.

So she wrote it herself.

Krishna on a Cushion is Gia's original children's book — a story about kindness, wonder, and the magic of finding something delightful in unexpected places. Each morning, Krishna turns up somewhere new in your home, spreading a little joy and a gentle reminder to be good to one another.

It's a tradition any family can start. You don't need to celebrate Diwali to fall in love with this story — you just need to believe that a little magic makes home feel better.

The book is a complete story on its own — and for families who want to bring it to life, the handcrafted Krishna doll turns it into a daily tradition, moving through your house and surprising your kids each morning.

Gia made this for every kid who loves a good story. And for every parent who wants to give their family something to look forward to — morning after morning, year after year.

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Gia Shah is a 13-year-old author and entrepreneur from Palo Alto, California. Krishna on a Cushion is her first book.