Indian authors and graphic artists are weaving captivating tales through the medium of graphic books. These visually engaging narratives transport young readers to realms of imagination, friendship, and adventure. Here’s a shortlist of a few new ones:
A Star named Bhibha and Other Stories
by Anwesha Sengupta, Simantini Mukhopadhyay and Supurna Banerjee
A collection of short stories of thirty trailblazing Indian women who have broken the glass celing, and done it in style. Read about Durgabai Kamat, Amrit Kaur, Amrita Pritam, Fatima Beevi and many other such inspiring women of India. All these women were born, lived and worked between the late-nineteenth and mid-twentieth centuries, when being a woman was a challenging experience, shaped by caste, religion, place of residence, class and occupation.
The Girl who lost her Yes
by Aarti Khatwani Bhatia and Priya Kuriyan
Mia, a six-year-old, loves going to the carnival and also loves ice cream. However, her fondness for saying “No” surpasses her use of “Yes.” One day, feeling lonely and excluded, “Yes” departs. In the days that ensue, Mia discovers her inability to say “Yes” even to her beloved carnival and ice cream. What unfolds next? Does Mia persistently reject everything, or does “Yes” eventually return? Read about the heartwarming tale about a girl who lost her “Yes.”
Gajapati Kulapati Kweee
by Ashok Rajagopalan
The Gajapati Kulapati series, featuring an elephant, is absolutely brilliant. The books depict Gajapati’s grand sneezes, massive splashes, and tummy aches, all illustrated with bold and lively graphics. It’s a delightful collection. And the new book rolls back some years to when we first meet everyone’s favourite elephant.
The Freedom Sisters
written by Menaka Raman and illustrated by Kruttika Susarla
This books follows a young girl, Payoshni who wants to do something big and spectacular for the Independence Day celebrations in Godhavri Colony. But there’s not enough time and Bandmaster Totoji is not being helpful, either.
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Date 27.02.2024