Young Readers
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Reading list: In search of the Great Indian Young Adult book (written in English)
Independent publishers in India are breaking new ground in the subjects they tackle in YA books. Here’s a guide to what to read.
Bijal Vachharajani
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From 'Hunger Games' to 'Divergent', how new teenage rebel heroines could inspire the next generation
Dystopian fictions have soared in popularity, and this says much about the world young adults are growing up in today.
Christine Jarvis, The Conversation
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Gay characters, single-parent families: Books for Indian kids begin to reflect real life
The narrative is broadening. Issues like sexuality and class are getting reflected in children's books.
Mridula Chari
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