Writing for children is no child’s play. MomSays, a self-publishing platform in India, aims to make this fulfilling journey smoother.
Timmi and Rizu by Shals Mahajan tackles the issue of bullying in school heads-on…and in a fun way that will appeal to younger readers.
There has been a surge in colouring books for adults in the past few years. Gods and Goddesses of India by Kanika Gupta catches the pulse of this trend with its own refreshing twist.
Beginning readers will get a taste of a whodunnit in this simple tale laced with humour… Moodunnit!!!!!
It would take a Grand Chapati Contest to find someone worthy of the title of the Chief Chapati Cook of the palace! A fun read for beginning readers.
Duckbill’s new hOle book, When Jiya met Urmila by Shabnam Minwalla tells a humorous episode born out of an apparently unlikely friendship. The nuanced book, meant for younger readers subtly touches upon the theme of social class differences.
There is a dearth of options when it comes to mystery stories for younger readers. But, Mira the Detective by Pavithra Sankaran fills in the gap beautifully!
Independent children’s book publisher AdiDev Press brings a translation of Tulsidas’ prayer to Lord Ram to readers young and old, with captivating illustrations and simple translations.
The Last Island by Adam Goodheart (juggernaut) tells the story of the elusive Sentinel tribe, found in the distant Andaman Islands.
The Songs of Freedom Series place young children at the center of the struggle for India’s independence. At one level, there is the story of the struggle for independence playing out on the wider canvas. But, parallelly, and equally importantly are young minds coming of age in a world where they are about to make a big difference.