Jaimal Yogis

As a writer, surfer, and seeker, Jaimal Yogis has always been drawn to the places where inner worlds meet outer adventure. His stories don’t just entertain—they reflect a lifelong search for meaning, often unfolding at the edge of the ocean or within the rhythm of ancient myth. Whether crafting lyrical nonfiction about mindfulness or diving into the dragon-filled skies of middle-grade fantasy, Yogis writes with a grounded heart and a curious spirit.

Raised in California, he ran away to Hawaii as a teenager in search of waves—and maybe something more. That journey would inspire his bestselling memoir Saltwater Buddha, a coming-of-age tale that wove Zen teachings with surf culture. The voice he found there—introspective, clear-eyed, and gently humorous—has remained a signature across his work, from adult reflections like All Our Waves Are Water to his deeply imaginative City of Dragons series for younger readers.