Masterclass | Write Back
Write Back! When we read books that have resonated with us, how do we ‘write back’ our version of those works, using our voices, our language, and experiences? A hands-on workshop that guides students to be inspired by published literature to create their own fresh, contemporary versions. Award-winning writer Marina Budhos will read from her […]
Artefacts and Illustrations
Artefacts and Illustrations: Award-winning author-illustrator Yuyi Morales uses a mix of objects, embroidery, fabric, and art, to create the visuals for her books. How and why does she do this? How would you like to try a bit of it yourself? Age: 13-18 Years 2-3 pm Room No. 111
Masterclass | Inspiring Great Non-Fiction
Inspiring Great Non-Fiction: Go beyond the cover and delve into the making of the best non-fiction books for young readers with award-winning authors Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos. Get inspired to create your own with photos, drawings, words, to generate interest, engagement, and curiosity. Age: 9-12 years 4-4.45 pm Room No. 106
Masterclass | India’s Language Journey
India’s Language Journey: Did you know that languages come from families? Have you ever wondered about the difference between a language and a dialect? Why do words sound similar across different languages? Find out more with author Karthik Venkatesh, who has penned the book 10 Indian Languages and How They Came To Be Age: 9-12 […]
Masterclass | Navigating an Idea
Navigating an Idea: In Sanjana Kapur’s new book, Mum in a Mess, a broken jar becomes the centre of the plot involving big emotions, small actions, a family, a friend and understanding complex emotions. Join Sanjana as she takes you through the process of taking a small incident and weaving an entire story from it. […]
Masterclass | Breathing lives into shapes
Breathing lives into shapes: Sophie Blackall’s most recent picture book Ahoy! came into being when she drew two “blobby people” on paper. She didn’t know how they got there, but followed them when they showed up and imagined their story into a book. How do you draw characters of your own and come up with […]
Masterclass | Epic Journeys
Epic Journeys: Listen in on the conversation between the acclaimed historian Manu Pillai on the funny, the weird, and the interesting aspects of history as he speaks with award-winning author Samhita Arni. Find out some more about the role of gender and the place of women in history in this session. Age: 13-18 years 4-4.45 […]
Masterclass | Drawing History
Drawing History: Award-winning writer-illustrator Nikhil Gulati uses visuals to bring historical worlds to life, including the places, people and events, to imagine what our world was like in days gone by. Find out more about how he does this using comics and illustrations. Age: 13-18 Years 4-4.45 pm Room No. 102
Masterclass | Finding Family
Finding Family: In her new book, Muniya’s Quest, award-winning writer Mandira Shah, tells a story of a child who sets out to find her true family, and the friends who become her family along the way. The book touches on relationships as well as themes such as wildlife conservation. Are there similar stories that you […]
Masterclass | Bringing Humour onto the Page
Bringing Humour onto the Page: Popular author Khyrunnisa’s books are well-known for depicting muddlesome situations that make her readers laugh out loud, as with the popular Butterfingers series of books and comics. How does this writer inject humour into her work? Try your hand at it, too. Age: 9-12 Years 3-3.45 pm Room No. 106