Feeling Shy, Feeling Brave
Feeling Shy, Feeling Brave – Thoithoi is too shy to raise her hand in class. What happens when she knows an answer, but can’t seem to share it with her teacher? Explore the making of the picture book Thoithoi Feels Shy with author-illustrator Rishita Loitongbam. For 9-12y 45m Room 103
Making A Nation
Making A Nation – Who are the people who came together to frame the ideas that would define our country? How do these hold good today? Find out more with author Sutapa Basu as she explores this in her book, The Constitution of India: An Illustrated Children’s Book. For 9-12y 45m Room 104
A Pinch of Salt, A Demon!
A Pinch of Salt, A Demon! – Put on your detective hats and join author Lavanya Karthik, author of A Demon in Dandi, on a journey through time! Travel to the Salt March of 1930 to meet some unlikely heroes, solve a mystery …and catch a demon! For 9-12y 45m Room 105
Colours of Courage
Colours of Courage – Step into the world of brave women and bold symbols with author Vinitha, as she brings to life the inspiring story of Bhikaji Cama, an Indian freedom fighter, in her book The Girl Who Wouldn’t Stay Within The Lines. This session shines a spotlight on young women who dared to dream—and […]
Of Monsters and Roses
Of Monsters and Roses – Why has Abu disappeared? And who is the wolf-like creature that has come to take his place? Will Abu return someday to make the fragrance of rosewater fill Sajad’s heart again? Wander through the streets of downtown Srinagar with award-winning author Adithi Rao to uncover the story of The Scent […]
Become a History Detective
Become a History Detective – How do we know what we know about the past? Learn how to question evidence, challenge myths, and piece together clues just like real historians and archaeologists, with Saisudha Acharya, author of History Unpacked: The Why, When, and What of Ancient India. It’s history, but with detective work (and a […]
Secret Missions, Open Courage
Secret Missions, Open Courage – Step into the world of wartime espionage and raw courage with Savie Karnel, author of Laxmi Panda: The Story of Netaji’s Youngest Spy. Explore the life of a teenage freedom fighter navigating danger and deception during India’s fight for independence. For 13-15y 45m Room 110
Double Trouble
Double Trouble – Dina and Dorab Sethna are on their senior section head Tinaz Toddywala’s watch list. One wrong move, and things could go very wrong for the duo. What do they decide to do next? Find out with Shabnam Minwalla, author of Jumble Sale. For 9-12y 45m Room 108
Wordless Warmth
Wordless Warmth – Across the pages of When the Sun Sets*, we witness the Sun unwind and settle into her cozy post-sunset routine. Join author-illustrator Ogin Nayam to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of this wordless picture book. For 9-12y 45m Design Room
Mirror Pages
Mirror Pages – What are the books that you see yourself represented in? Until the last 5 years in the UK, lots of children did not see their ethnicities and backgrounds represented in books. How do readers in India feel? Dive into exploring this further with Emily Drabble from BookTrust, who was the former editor […]