6 books by Indian authors to add to your child's summer reading list
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- 25 Apr 2023
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'Books are uniquely portable magic,' Stephen King aptly said.
With summers here, it is time to stay indoors and curl up in your favourite corner with a book. This is also a great time for kids to catch up with their favourite stories and learn with fun. To help you choose some great books for your child this summer, Dalbir Kaur Madan, Founder Director- One Up Library, Book Studio & Learning Lab, tells us her book recommendations for children. These are an eclectic mixs of books in various genres that are written by Indian authors and are perfect for kids aged between 12 to 15 years. Here's what she said:
'Children of the Hidden Land' by Mandira Shah
Genre: Realistic Fiction
'Children of the hidden land' by Mandira Shah is an engaging story, with well-developed characters, that explores themes such as family, courage, and identity. The author introduces Imphal valley through the characters of April, Henthobia and April’s unknown ally Shalini Gupta. The characters stumble upon a dangerous world where children are trafficked and trained to be soldiers. A world where drugs, arms and gold are peddled across the borders. This story shows with hope and courage we can overcome prejudices as
we question the idea of nation.
'Savi and the Memory Keeper' by Bijal Vachharajani
Genre : Fantasy and actual science
"'Savi and the Memory Keeper' by Bijal Vachharajani is a heartwarming and thought-provoking children's book about a young girl named Savi who sets out on a journey to find the Memory Keeper and restore her grandmother's fading memories. The book is beautifully written, and the characters are well-developed and relatable. The story is not only entertaining but also has an important message about the importance of memories and the need to preserve them," Madan said.
Author Bijal Vachharajani won the AutHer Award 2023 for Best Children's Book for 'Savi and the Memory Keeper'. Read More…
