Publisher: Hachette IndiaAuthor: Nalini Ramachandran A pirate king finds his plans foiled by a formidable force of nature. A majestic mountain range emerges from a demon’s tantrum. A sea keeps a city safely hidden in its deep waters. The avatar of a god gives a forest its name… Long ago, before science came up with explanations for the events that…
Publisher: Karadi TalesAuthor: Sara Rajan “Manolita is perfectly human . . . I think.” When a chance vacation takes Jaya to Oregon, she makes a new friend. But this strange girl isn’t all that she appears to be, with her solemn eyes and open laugh. She is astounded by phones and prefers her fish uncooked. Could Manolita be hiding something?…
Publisher: TulikaAuthor: Sagar KolwankarIllustrator: Sagar Kolwankar Gulab’s classmates call her ‘Stinky Gulab’, and it’s not because she smells. Her father is a manual scavenger — he is made to clean drains and gutters with his bare hands, even today! “Why do you do it?!” asks Gulab angrily. With a determination to help him, and a little help from science, she…
Many writers are choosing to self-publish green books instead of going with known and established publishing houses By Rati Girish Often considered ‘niche’, books on the environment have been gradually gaining ground as concerns over climate change find greater traction worldwide. Many publishers acknowledge that this is potentially a huge market that needs to be developed. But information on readers…
Another sizzling summer is upon us. But, in a few months, the raging heat will give way to a thundering monsoon and eventually, the coldness of winter will close our year. With its varied landscapes, India enjoys a rich heritage of seasons and children’s literature offers a vibrant insight to this cyclical pattern of life. By Archana Natraj “Spring passes…
More and more young people are joining the fight to conserve the planet that holds their future. From awareness to action, their initiatives span a huge range. In an effort to bring these to wider knowledge, SN has launched a Youth EcoVoices section for young people who are doing their bit for nature. So, if you have anything to ‘crow’…
