Shukhalata Rao
Shukhalata Rao (1886–1969) was an Indian social worker, artist and children's book author. Born in Calcutta in the Bengal province of British India, she was the daughter of Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury, and sister of Sukumar Ray. She studied in Bethune College, and obtained a bachelor's degree. She married Dr. Jayanta Rao from Cuttack. After moving to Cuttack, Shukhalata founded the Shishu-o-Matri Mangal Kendro ('Centre for the Welfare of Children and Mothers'). She also established the Orissa Nari Seva Sangha. Writings
Shukhalata was the editor of Alok, a newspaper. Her writings include children's stories, and fairy tales. Her books include:

 Galpa-ar-Galpa
 Galper Boi (1912)
 Aro Galpa (1916)
 Khoka Elo Beriye (1916)
 Natun Para (1922)
 Shonar Mayur
 Natun Chhora (1952)
 Bideshi Chora (1962)
 Nanan Desher Rupkatha
 Pather Alo
 Aesoper Golpo
 Living Lights
Nije Pora
Behula

Bengali Play

 Atar Muchir Goppo

Awards
Shukhalata Rao was given the Kaiser-e-Hind award by the Government of India in 1956 for her book Nije Pora. 