Famous poet and translator, Ja. Na. Tejashree holds a BA in English Literature, and a Diploma in Translation and serves as a Lecturer. Worked as a Research Assistant at ‘Tagore Peeth’ of Indira Gandhi National Open University for one year. Laya, Tiligola, Kattaleya Belagu, Avanarivalli, Usubunde, Magikalada Salugalu (Poetry Collections) Bharateeya Rashtreeya Chaluvali, Cheeni Tatvashashtrada Kate, Kadala Tadiya Gudara, Bettale Fakira, Iruve mattu Parivaala (Translated Works), Wole Soyinka’s Savu mattu Rajana Kudure Savara Translation of the play for ‘Ninasam’, Kavi Ravindra, Bettada Melina Belaku (Compilation) are her published works.