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November 5, 2022
Iora & the Quest of Five launched in the U.S.!
‘Iora and the Quest of Five’, a rainforest based young adult fantasy, has been published in the U.S. this November! It is Book 1 in the series of 6 novels. From Donovan’s Literary Services: “The real enchantment of this story lies not just in its action and adventure (which abound), but in its underlying ecological... Continue Reading →
September 20, 2022
At Neev Literature Festival, Bangalore
After the screeching break of Covid on our lives for two years, the invigorating Neev Literature Festival is back! Please do attend the fest if you want to be a part of interactive sessions or just fold your legs and listen to stories or witness some excellent performances by the indomitable Kapil Pandey! Below are... Continue Reading →
July 28, 2022
The Indian Express: Of Druk, Dzong and Datshi
A brush with beauty and mortality in Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon With its druk, dzong and datshi, holidays in the landlocked Himalayan country offer a glimpse of forever Written by Arefa Tehsin | Updated: July 24, 2022 6:30:29 am A Walk in the Clouds: Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Credit: Adityavikram More) Peace is... Continue Reading →
July 26, 2022
Udaipur Times: Arefa Tehsin, author and naturalist from Udaipur brings the forests of Aravallis to life in her writings
“Two words would define my childhood – social and wild.” – Arefa Tehsin By Lulua Ahsan Sun, 24 Jul 2022 “My real education happened in my home library, which housed all kinds of books to pick up and read from…” Udaipur Times caught up with Arefa Tehsin, author of several fiction and non-fiction books, the inspiration of... Continue Reading →
July 4, 2022
The New Indian Express: Gupshup Goes to Prison
Jails of unjust judgement A tale about reform, judgement and misunderstandings, the search for Gupshup invites Khalid – and the young reader – into the unique prison system of India. Published: 04th July 2022 12:29 AM | Last Updated: 04th July 2022 12:29 AM By Sahana Iyer Express News Service Second chances are hard to come by in life and... Continue Reading →
July 1, 2022
New Book Release: Gupshup Goes to Prison
Khalid’s cat Gupshup has run away to a prison. An open prison, it is called, but everyone knows that prisons are full of horrible, evil people. Or are they? And how on earth will Khalid get Gupshup home? Published by hOle Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House INTERVIEW BY KITABE CLUB ON INSTAGRAM
April 28, 2022
How Do I Book? Children’s Book Week
How Do I Book? Here’s how. #Crimsondragonpublishing
April 11, 2022
Scroll: Fieldnotes from a Childhood Forest
NATURE’S SECRETS Nature trails, life lessons from wildlife and a place to heal, deep in the Baghdarrah forest The reserve, a 30-minute drive from Udaipur, offers endless possibilities with its lush biodiversity, or a comforting refuge from the world. Arefa Tehsin On the road from Udaipur to Jaisamand, you pass a green and yellow gate.... Continue Reading →
March 9, 2022
Kunzum: “I Write the Story for Myself”: Arefa Tehsin, Children’s Author | Conversations
“I Write the Story for Myself”: Arefa Tehsin, Children’s Author | Conversations 3 March 2022 by Shruti Kohli Each time a story is told for children, a little nugget of intellectual innocence and truthfulness is added to the world. It swerves humankind towards a more enlightened prospect. Arefa Tehsin has stirred us in this direction quite a few... Continue Reading →
November 29, 2021
New Book Alert: Let’s Eat!
And here’s a new book to work up your appetite. Let’s Eat! Rotting leaves, fresh lice, or even their own poop! Animals eat all kinds of things to suit their habitat and diet. Read about the interesting ways in which animals eat in order to get nutrients and remain strong. With Mihir Joglekar‘s edible illustrations... Continue Reading →
