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Self-publishing Environmental Literature

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…

Life changing feature new

Of Life Changing Seasons

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…

Read Aloud Feature new

Green Reads for a Greener Future

On 2 February, World Read Aloud Day (WRAD), a group of children’s book clubs and libraries all across India began a month-long programme on social media, reading books on the environment for children. Tagged #greenreads, this initiative is the brainchild of Archana Atri, who revolutionised children’s book clubs in India with AA’s Book Nerds, one of the earliest individual-led initiatives…

Children literature for climate change feature new

Has Children’s Literature in India Warmed up to Climate Change?

By Archana Natraj With melting glaciers, forest fires, typhoons, epic floods and vanishing species all around us, the climate emergency is right here. Inspired by Greta Thunberg, the teenager climate activist from Sweden, young people around the world are raising their voices on a broad spectrum of issues related to the crisis. India is no exception. Over the past few…

Bugged No More Feature

Bugged No More: Insects in Indian Children’s Literature

By Archana Natraj Remember your last unsettling close encounter with a bug? Frantic moments of sweeping it down from clothing, shaking it off your head, or standing transfixed in terror at a tiny, hairy, wriggly creature, as you debate whether to squash it or bolt. The fear of bugs, extended to include several terrestrial arthropods, is rampant. Even ancient Egyptians…

kalpavriksh feature

Environmental Writing Should Appeal to the Heart

Apart from its on-the-ground conservation projects, the Pune-based Environmental Action Group Kalpavriksh has been publishing thought-provoking environmental literature since the 1980s, including what may well be India’s first graphic novel that came about following a 50-day trek along the river Narmada in 1983. They also have a vibrant and award-winning catalogue of children’s literature on the environment. In an email interview with Meghaa…

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