Neev Literature Festival in the media

The case for raising the share of Indian children’s books is built on too many ‘Ideas of India’ missing from global narratives

Being mindful about what and how we read is the best antidote to this tsunami crowding out the space for human reflection, ingenuity, and empathy. This needs action by schools, parents, and policymakers.

Sometimes, ideas spring from personal experiences. On other occasions, it’s just a matter of finding one’s true calling. For Kavita Gupta Sabharwal, the managing trustee of Bengaluru-based Neev Academy, entrepreneurship was an amalgamation of both.

Kavita Gupta Sabharwal, managing trustee of city-based Neev Academy says picture books are taking Indian literature to a global level and the relevant topics are helping children a connection with the books.

A nutritional, balanced meal can help bring up a physically strong child, but what about the emotional and psychological well-being? This was the topic of discussion at the Neev Literature Festival 2019, themed “Taking children’s literature seriously”. While food is for physical strength, reading is for the emotional and psychological well-being, participants stressed.

It is #WorldKidLit month and as the Neev Literature Festival winds down, we look at India’s vibrant picture book market and how tougher subjects are being explored today

In its second year, the forthcoming Neev Literature Festival (NLF) in Bengaluru is taking yet another decisive step towards promoting children’s writing in India.

Expressing her delight over the expanding reach of children’s literature in the country, illustrator Ruchi Shah said that publishers are contributing to it by exploring newer topics and promoting off-beat works.

The Neev Literature Festival in Bengaluru focusses on writing and writers for children.

The Neev Literature Festival held in Bengaluru in September this year was abuzz with discussions on how children’s writers sustain their ‘magic.’ Some of the young readers were curious to know how an adult can step into their shoes and create a world known only to them.

Children’s books in India are becoming more varied and better than ever.

The open and friendly environment of the festival is aimed to encourage reading amongst kids and to also help them share learnings with eminent authors. Its a great place for budding authors too👍

Kavita Gupta Sabharwal believes that children today are reading much less, thanks to the digital world that offers plenty of easy distractions.

“Strong readers make strong writers”, exclaims Kavita Gupta Sabharwal.

The Neev Literature Festival will have discussions on everything from dark fiction to how games make kids smarter