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Stories for little ones, rooted in Telugu tradition.
At Bhaalu Books, we believe language is one of the most powerful ways to stay connected to your roots. Through bilingual Telugu-English board books, we help families share their culture, stories, and traditions with their little ones—starting from the earliest years.
Run by two Telugu-American moms, Bhaalu Books was born out of a desire to preserve the Telugu language in a way that feels joyful, accessible, and modern. In a world where raising multilingual children can feel overwhelming, we make it easier by offering books that feature Telugu script and English transliteration—so families at every language level can read together.
- To help parents and kids learn Telugu script naturally.
- To make it possible to share Telugu stories even if you don’t speak the language fluently.
- To connect children with their roots through playful, rhythmic storytelling.
We are proud to serve families of diverse backgrounds—whether you grew up speaking Telugu, are learning it alongside your child, married into it, or simply want to celebrate Telugu heritage in a meaningful way.
Meet the Team Behind Bhaalu Books
Madhurima Parigi
Founder
Born in India and raised in Maryland, Madhurima is a Telugu-American mom passionate about languages and cultural storytelling. After her son was born, she realized how few Telugu board books existed for toddlers—and decided to create her own. Now based in the Midwest and married to a Punjabi-American, she’s raising a multilingual family and building Bhaalu Books to reflect the richness of their world.
Madhurima studied Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan and currently works full-time as a program manager in the medical device industry. Her background in patient-led design and problem-solving fuels her commitment to building a brand that’s both heart-led and high-quality.
Sravya Vishnubhatla
Co-owner
Sravya’s love for Telugu storytelling began with her mother, who filled her childhood with books, language, and tradition. As a parent herself, she’s passionate about passing on that same sense of belonging and wonder to the next generation. Today, she lives in Las Vegas with her family. Through Bhaalu Books, she aims to make cultural connection joyful and approachable for every family.
Sravya studied Computer Science at MIT and earned her MBA from Stanford before leading product and tech initiatives at Microsoft and McKinsey. Today, she brings her strategic and creative expertise to Bhaalu Books—shaping its editorial vision and operations to ensure every book sparks curiosity and imagination.
