About Pink Reed Books

Pink Reed Books is an independent children’s publishing imprint founded by Silpa Kona, a South Asian, first-generation immigrant author and publisher based in Oregon. We publish high-quality picture books and middle-grade fiction that center environmental stewardship, cultural representation, and community engagement.

Our books are created for children, families, educators, and institutions seeking stories that are both meaningful and accessible, stories that reflect diverse lived experiences while inviting young readers to engage thoughtfully with the world around them.

Our mission is to publish culturally rooted, nature-forward children’s literature that amplifies underrepresented voices and empowers young readers to see themselves as curious explorers, thoughtful citizens, and active participants in their communities.Our books are created for children, families, educators, and institutions seeking stories that are both meaningful and accessible, stories that reflect diverse lived experiences while inviting young readers to engage thoughtfully with the world around them.

We envision a children’s publishing landscape where diverse perspectives are not peripheral, but foundational. Pink Reed Books aims to contribute to this future by building a sustainable, mission-driven catalog of stories that foster empathy, environmental awareness, and cross-cultural understanding—without sacrificing craft, humor, or joy.

Pink Reed Books focuses on:

• Picture books and middle-grade fiction
• Stories rooted in environmental literacy and outdoor exploration
• Narratives reflecting South Asian and immigrant family experiences
• Themes of civic engagement, social-emotional learning, and community care

Our titles are designed to resonate in homes, classrooms, libraries, and public-facing educational spaces.