'... In line with this great vision of a true gem of the world, that is H.H. the Dalai Lama, Gayatri, in her book, Oh, So Emo!, deftly carves out a skilled and compassionate blueprint to give an amazing shape to young children with the education of compassion, wisdom and courage…' – Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul, Director, Tibet House, Cultural Centre of H.H. the Dalai Lama, New Delhi

'... [A] literary endeavour takes an innovative and heartwarming approach to instilling Buddhist values and philosophy... in a relatable and engaging manner… opens doors to compassion, mindfulness and interconnectedness... – Kunal Majumder, Programme coordinator, FPMT (Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition), Bodh Gaya

'... This book can not only be used by children directly, but is also for parents and teachers, who can internalize and demonstrate the skills, as well as work in collaboration with the children.' – Dr Dayal Mirchandani MD, DPM, FIPS, Psychiatry and Behavioural Medicine

'Oh, So Emo! is a delightful and imaginative journey the author takes you through; full of easy-to-read stories that allow children to recognize and share their emotional experiences. A good guide at normalizing feelings with some practical coping strategies' – Ferzeen A. Faroodi, Consulting psychotherapist

Gayatri (b. 1976) is a therapist, poet and author. Her previous works include Ela's Unfinished Business, Devi & the Battle of Meghadhanush, Anitya, Sit Your Self Down, and Who Me, Poor?.

She holds a Master's in English Literature as well as diplomas in journalism, counselling psychology, applied Buddhist mind studies and Buddhist psychology. She is an ongoing student of the Nalanda Master's in Buddhist Philosophy under the aegis of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. She is also a student of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche and of the Sharath Jois ashtanga yoga shala. She is the founder of Shamah | ??:, a mind-body-spirit alignment practice. She lives in Mysuru.