Eight bedtime stories to read to children of all ages (but they’re all from the West)

Still, these books may spark off a lifelong love for reading.

Raluca Radulescu, The Conversation

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Lisa Blower, The Conversation

· Jun 18, 2018 · 05:30 pm

Children’s books can do more to inspire the new generation of Earth warriors

Children will be responsible for the future protection of our fragile planet. Their knowledge and engagement are critical.

Gary Haq, The Conversation

· Jun 12, 2018 · 05:30 pm

How do you adapt ‘The Godfather’ for children? By turning it into a rhyming book about a baking owl

An interview with writer Raja Sen and illustrator Vishal K Bharadwaj who have retold the film in the form of an entertaining and clever children’s book.

Neha Bhatt

· May 05, 2018 · 12:30 pm

Earth Day: Nine Indian books that teach children (and adults) the need to protect the environment

From recycling to eating right for the season, urgent yet engaging reads for children and parents alike on how they can play their part.

Bijal Vachharajani

· Apr 22, 2018 · 08:30 am

‘Don’t pull my cheeks’: A new literary project is trying to change the narrative in children’s books

The co-founders of The Irrelevant Project are focused on bringing out children’s books that are above all, inclusive.

Neha Bhatt

· Feb 25, 2018 · 08:30 am

‘The Paper Bag Princess’ is the most famous feminist fairy tale you’ve probably never heard of

Published in 1980, it reverses the stereotypes of the damsel in distress and the saviour prince.

Charu

· Jan 20, 2018 · 05:30 pm

From ‘Sleeping Beauty’ to ‘Cinderella’, no fairytale should be banned for supposed sexual content

Literature for children does not have to be moral or educational.

Michelle Smith, The Conversation

· Jan 08, 2018 · 05:30 pm

‘Heidi’ in Hindi: A translation brings the classic children’s book to new readers. Will they care?

This 19th century tale set in the Swiss Alps has sold more than 50 million copies in over 50 languages.

Neha Kirpal

· Dec 10, 2017 · 07:00 am

How dark is too dark for children’s literature? Writer Paro Anand believes there is no such thing

The winner of the Bal Sahitya Puraskar on why she doesn’t shy away from tackling tough issues in her books for children.

Paro Anand

· Dec 03, 2017 · 03:30 pm

If you’re wondering how to raise a feminist, Indian publishing houses might have an answer

Young girls are affected disproportionately by everything from poverty to corruption and global warming. Children’s stories should reflect that.

Neha Kirpal

· Oct 23, 2017 · 03:30 pm

The very silly world of Khushnaz Lala is full of pirates and children who like to play dress up

The writer and illustrator wants children to know that it’s okay to be weird and to embrace being different.

Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri

· Jul 02, 2017 · 11:30 am

‘Children can read about the Holocaust, but not about the violence in Kashmir’: Writer Paro Anand

The author’s books on state violence and terrorism are being removed from school reading lists. Can wilful ignorance shield children?

Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri

· Jun 10, 2017 · 11:30 am