The Unlikely Friendship

About the Book

The Unlikely Friendship is a touching story about a child with Down syndrome who struggles to fit into his new school. He attempts to make friends and tries out for the football team, but no one accepts him. Little did he know that he would soon form the most unlikely friendship because of his love for football.

About the Author

Smriti Rathi is the author of the children’s picture book, The Dream Seller. After completing her master’s degree in marketing from the London School of Economics, she founded The Book Baker, an organisation that helps children write and design their own story books. Smriti is very passionate about sharing her love for reading and children’s literature with the world. Anaya Jain is a 15-year-old from Mumbai, India. She is currently in the tenth grade, studying in Oberoi International School. Growing up, art has always been a huge passion of hers. She’s glad to have been able to express that through this book while brining light to such an important topic.