Jan  Urupongsa

Publishing Director

To her role as Publishing Director of Barefoot Banana Jan brings two decades of Thai and International educational experience as well as a Master degree in Arts, Creativity and Education from the University of Cambridge in the UK.

She has now brought this passion for early years education to the task of enhancing the depth and quality of children’s literature. Jan formed the Barefoot Banana publishing house to create and curate high-quality picture books for young children. At this early stage of Barefoot Banana, Jan oversees everything (including taking care of the company CEO)