Miss ‘Moti’vation: An Illustrated Guide to Living Large in Small Moments

Author: Kripa Joshi Category: Forthcoming, Motivational & Inspirational, Self-help ISBN: 9789366112626 Binding: Hardback Dimensions: 152.4 mmx152.4 mm Number of Pages: 112 Pages

In these beautifully illustrated pages, Miss Moti invites you to pause, notice, and breathe. Whether she’s napping on a sunny bench or chasing clouds across mountaintops, she reminds us that life is more than a race or a before-and-after story.

This isn’t a book just about body positivity; it’s a celebration of life positivity. It’s about unplugging, embracing the present moment, and daring to dream in your own time, in your own way.

With each turn of the page, you are gently nudged to live more fully, feel more deeply . . . and let yourself be, without rush or resistance.

USPs:

A refreshing shift from body positivity to ‘life positivity’
Goes beyond the familiar narrative of body acceptance to celebrate a slower, fuller, more present way of living—making it feel both timely and distinct.
A beloved, established character with a loyal following
Features Miss Moti, a widely recognised and relatable character from a popular column in Nepali Times, bringing with her an existing audience and proven appeal.
Gentle, illustrated wisdom that’s accessible and non-preachy
Combines warm, evocative illustrations with light, reflective messaging—offering emotional depth without the heaviness of traditional self-help.
Backed by a globally recognised, socially engaged artist
Created by a Fulbright Scholar whose work has been featured by major platforms like BBC Women’s Hour and The Guardian, lending credibility, reach, and cultural relevance.

Kripa Joshi

Kripa is an illustrator and comic artist, best known as the creator of Miss Moti, a body-positive character celebrated for her vivid imagination, warmth, and life-affirming outlook. Her Miss Moti-vation series appears as a regular column in Nepali Times. She has contributed to several anthologies that highlight women’s voices and social issues, including The Inking Woman, The Bystander, and Draw the Line. She has also co-created a toolkit on sexual and reproductive health rights in Nepal. Her work has been featured by BBC Woman’s Hour, The Guardian, Femina, WOW Festival, the London Transport Museum, and the House of Illustration. Kripa is a Fulbright Scholar and a graduate of the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York. Born in Nepal, she now lives in Surrey, UK, with her husband and two daughters.