by natashasharma | Oct 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
WHAT MAKES KOOL SKOOL SPECIAL? KoolSkool is an independent bookstore in Gurgaon with a focus on children’s books. The bookstore has been around for almost a decade and during this period we have seen children growing up from board books to young adult anthologies....
by natashasharma | Sep 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
KAHANI TREE AND ME! I first met Sangeeta who runs Kahani Tree at my children’s school book exhibition, many years ago (which doesn’t make either of us a day older than the children in the books we love). She was flitting around recommending books, sharing...
by natashasharma | Oct 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
In a recent visit with family to Fatehpur Sikri, our excellent guide was rather befuddled by an over-excited woman, screeching with joy when she saw the Durbar hall, the Anup Talab, Akbar’s bed and the Buland Darwaza. “Yes, yes madam. Would you like a...
by natashasharma | May 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
As of last night, I’ve moved past my Post Manuscript Syndrome stage with Squiggle, part 2 – yes, it is a GO and I couldn’t be more thrilled and excited about moving a step closer to the crucial design stage for this book. Meanwhile, I’ve...
by natashasharma | Apr 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
Post Manuscript Syndrome: Symptoms include twitchy fingers, hand cramps, sleepless nights (nightmares of piles of rejection letters), glazed eyes as you await a revert, fleeting smiles to convince yourself and others that all is well in your world (other than the fact...