Aline Bezdikian-Shirajian is a passionate Armenian-American children's author, educator, and cultural advocate dedicated to preserving and promoting Armenian heritage. Born in Lebanon and relocating to the United States in 1986, she has made a significant impact through her Lori and Nareg book series, storytelling, and educational initiatives. With 15 published storybooks and a board game highlighting Armenia's mountains and rivers, she has created engaging resources for young readers.

Beyond writing, she has been a TV and radio host, songwriter, and storyteller, using various platforms to educate children about Armenian culture. In 2015, marking the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, she published Loriyin yev Naregin Anmorougeh, the first children's book to introduce this historical tragedy in a child-friendly way. Her dedication has earned her multiple awards, and her work continues to inspire the new generation through books, YouTube storytelling, schools, and libraries.