Ishan Shanavas

Ishan is the 22-year-old bestselling author of The Light of Wilder Things, published by Stark World Publishing Pvt. Ltd. The book chronicles his journey through India’s wild spaces—scrub jungles, rainforests, mangroves, and coral reefs—while navigating the challenges of growing up. Since its release in May this year, it has become a #1 Amazon bestseller and has resonated strongly with readers for its accessible, emotionally driven storytelling.

Ishan is also a TEDx speaker and environmental advocate whose work lies at the intersection of storytelling and ecological awareness. His book, along with his national educational program Eco-Inspire, offers a timely voice for nature, conservation, and an environmentally conscious future. He is also an environmental influencer on Instagram, with over 51k followers.

Ishan has been featured on platforms such as CNN-News18, The News Minute, Scroll, Mongabay, and several others. He is a recent Summa Cum Laude graduate from Ashoka University, where he studied Environmental Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Sociology. He was recently invited to speak at the Mysuru Literature Festival alongside environmental icons Romulus Whitaker and Janaki Lenin.