Vasavi writes for children of all ages.

After studying her BA in Art with English Literature and her Masters in Art, Design and Visual Culture, she went on to successfully complete her Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Art Education at The University of Cambridge. She then embarked on a successful teaching career and during this time discovered the importance of play, both in terms of learning and discovery, but also as a medium for children to explore difficult feelings, thoughts, and emotions. This inspired her to commence a Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills; the first part of a qualification in Play and Creative Arts Therapy, achieving a distinction overall.

It was during her training that she discovered the magic of therapeutic stories and the power of metaphor. She believes, through metaphor and story, children can detach safely from an experience, allowing them the space to regulate their behaviour and achieve perspective and balance. She is a firm advocate of the healing nature of these stories in their ability to empower young people to find their own way to heal trauma. In addition to her pedagogical, therapeutic and sensory story training, she has also studied a wide variety of design courses which include food design and graphics. The amalgamation of these disciplines have been influential in the story ‘Seville Orange’ which is the second publication in Ropana Stories.