Will You Be My Friend?
Will You Be My Friend? – In a world where every cow has a pakshi (bird), Lakshmi struggles to get along with her pakshi. Will she manage to befriend a pakshi who brings out her true self? Dive into the vividness of Lakshmi’s Little Bird with author-illustrator Sharanya Kunnath. For 9-12y 45m Room 110
Borders and Barricades
Borders and Barricades – Zooni finds herself caught in the crossfire with the rest of her community as her home becomes the centre of a conflict between two newly-formed states in 1947. Find out why the city of Baramulla has a place in history with Mallika Ravikumar’s Battle for Baramulla. For 9-12y 45m Room 103
Emotions in Verse
Emotions in Verse – 12-year-old Mahee navigates despair and healing in Fishbowl. Explore the novel-in-verse form with author Varsha Seshan and learn how it can make space for your complex, powerful feelings. For 13-15y 45m Room 104
Royal Lore
Royal Lore – Chola princess Kundavai, known for her intellect and political acumen, stands out in the lore of her dynasty. Through Devika Rangachari’s Queen of Water, learn about Kundavai’s life with her brothers, Aditya and Arulmozhi; of the treacheries at the heart of the Chola court; and of what it meant to be an […]
ID-Entities: Stories from the Shadows of the I-Card
ID-Entities: Stories from the Shadows of the I-Card – Who are you: your photo on a card, your name, your voice—or something deeper? In this powerful performance storytelling session, acclaimed author Paro Anand bring alives stories from her Hindi book I-Card—tales of identity, labels, and silent struggles faced every day by teenagers like you. For […]
Finding Love, Within and With Another
Finding Love, Within and With Another – In her acclaimed YA graphic novel Lunar New Year Love Story, creator LeUyen Pham gives new meaning to our emotions and thoughts when we fall in love, and the doubts that just won’t let go, with her masterful illustrations. Go behind the scenes to know more yourself, and […]
Picture Hurdles
Picture Hurdles – How do illustrators resolve their knottiest obstacles? Listen in on acclaimed illustrator and animator Vera Brosgol as she speaks about the most challenging illustrations in her most recent books, and how she tackled this—be it a challenge of technique, inspiration, medium, or tools. For 15-18y 45m First Floor Design Room
A Jungle Adventure
A Jungle Adventure: Devaki, the daughter of a Lord from the kingdom of Hoysala in 1185 CE, makes a journey fraught with risk to deliver a message to the capital. With the fate of the kingdom and her own father in her hands, can she make it through unscathed? Find out from author Nitin Kushalappa […]
Mistakes and Moonshots
Mistakes and Moonshots: Why is failing just as important as succeeding? Join author Menaka Raman as she shares the story of Valarmathi, a young scientist inspired by India’s moon missions, who learns that every stumble is a step toward success. Discover the real science behind the Chandrayaan missions, why mistakes matter, and how even the […]
Markers of a Nation
Markers of a Nation: A fun quiz followed by some speedy time-travel back to the early 1900s helps us understand the core values that went into creating our national markers—India’s national flag, emblem, anthem and other symbols. In the process, we’ll meet some super talented artists, tech nerds, linguists and even a poetic postman, all […]