Dr Ashlen San Letho is a clinical psychologist and author-illustrator based in Sydney, Australia, with a background and training in design.

She is the creator of Montashi, a funny little protagonist who encounters ordinary inner experiences as strange visual predicaments.

Ashlen's visual storytelling reflects a deep respect for children's intelligence and their capacity to make discoveries for themselves. Her sparse writing and distinctive drawing aesthetic allow meaning to emerge in the space between.

The Montashi series currently comprises five completed picture books, with more adventures on their way…