Savita Kalhan is a London-based double Carnegie nominated children’s author whose teen/YA thrillers have earned her the reputation for gripping, unputdownable storytelling.

She was born in India, but has lived in the UK most of her life. Savita loves visiting schools across the UK where she talks about the power and the pleasure of reading. She is passionate about her teen reading group and was awarded the Star Volunteer for Barnet for her services to the library and to children. Her other great passion is growing her own veg and sizzling-hot chillies on her allotment.

Savita’s books are: The Long Weekend, The Girl in the Broken Mirror, That Asian Kid.

Writing as S R Krish, Savita Kalhan’s new book is The Lost Name Society, a teen/YA horror, published by Fox and Ink, September 2026.

Savita is an experienced school speaker. Her assembly talks explore her books’ themes of identity and empathy. She focuses on the power of reading, and how reading for pleasure is a superpower.

Savita also runs creative writing workshops in schools. Her creative writing workshops explore how to structure a story and exploring different genres. It also includes writing prompts and writing tips.