A day at the Junior Writers Bug festival

by | Dec 9, 2013 | Uncategorized

Put together a bunch of writers, illustrators, folk singers, storytellers, theatre people and more such. Plonk them in the middle of a nature park. Drive in hordes of excited kids and happy parents. Add in the lovely Kitab Khana bookstore. Tie it together with...

Hear here! Rooster Raga has us singing along

by | Dec 6, 2013 | Uncategorized

If you thought all a writer does is sit at her desk and write, think again! I spent an afternoon with a friend and her talented daughter composing a background score and singing Rooster Raga for my session around my new book Rooster Raga. Hear us croon out the Rooster...

My woofs, burps and kukaroo-kuroos at Bookaroo

by | Dec 2, 2013 | Uncategorized

What a delightful and satisfying weekend this was! Bookaroo in Pune had the venue Sambhaji Park packed to capacity, hordes of excited children and lots and lots of storytelling. My session, Jive to the Rooster Raga had delightful moments with the children joining in...

Get your rooster comb on!

by | Nov 28, 2013 | Fun activities with my books

I’m all set with my rooster comb and feathers for my Rooster Raga session at Bookaroo, Junior Writers Bug and beyond. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be putting up a rooster or farm animal themed activity for children. Follow this blog for updates. Read the...