About the Author

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Award-winning Pooja Desai, also known as Tia Bua, the indie author behind the acclaimed series:

  • Tia Bua Believes in Your Magic
  • Tia Bua Celebrates Being Mixed, Blended, Colored and Loved
  • Tia Bua Is Sorry for Your Lost Star
  • Tia Bua Loves Your Hair

Tia Bua is an author, speaker, and storyteller who advocates for children’s mental wellness. With a passion for creating stories that empower young readers, she uses storytelling to bridge imagination and emotional healing. Her books inspire children to embrace their feelings, build resilience, and discover their inner light.

With over 26 years of experience in healthcare, Tia Bua leverages her extensive knowledge to guide others on their personal wellness journey by providing tools and resources through storytelling. 

Her stories are powerful reminders that there’s always room for resilience, healing, wellness, and magic.




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Recently awarded as ROI-NJ Woman of Inspiration. May 2026

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