A light in the darkness

 Panelist: 1.  Sonia   Mehta     co-founded Podsquad, a company that creates learning tools for children. children’s author (who sees India’s first dedicated children’s newspaper sections) conceptualising the Bournvita Quiz Contest for television; writing books, songs, poems, and stories for publishers in India, Africa, the USA, and the UK. 2.  Sohini   Mitra   P ublisher with over 14 years of experience. Collaborated with literary giants for content. Heads the children's and YA lists at Penguin Random House India.  The opening of the session was quite warm. Children's books have always been of interest to me, so this session seemed to be a boon. The discussion began with who makes decisions about which book the child should read. The answer is obviously the parents. Yes, for small children, it is necessary to pick one up for them. This way, they learn how to select books for themselves, but as children grow up, they start choosing books for themselves. They descr

Non-fiction had always been my soil. I have loved it very much. Today out of my busy schedule I managed to hear them and that was a great blessing. I myself write more in non-fictional writings so their sharing was a guiding light in my writings. Thanks to Ashdin Doctor and Reema Ahmed. Ashdin Doctor - Mumbai-based popular habit coach.                               - Founder of Awesome 180 - Habit coaching program                               - The habit coach- The popular podcast Take away from him: My best learning from him were many. 1. In present era everything is at our fingertips on social media and internet. They know everything. To attract this crowd for paperback publication we need to be creative. We should give them something that they don't find on net- a unique story line presentation, a creative presentation of the matter that touches their heart, and an unexpected insightful message that is not found anywhere. It should have something the readers are looking for. 2.