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The A National Seminar - A Big Little World: Perspectives on Children's Literature in India Organized by School of Business Studies Social Sciences 2017 - by Christ University will offer an overview of children’s literature in English in India, with a focus on various aspects of publishing - the art and craft of children’s books, their marketing and sales, the politics of representation in books for young readers, innovations and the digital future of books.

The seminar will provide a unique forum where students and educators get an opportunity to listen to and interact with authors, illustrators, editors and publishing professionals working in the field for over twenty years.

The opportunities and challenges of the vibrant children’s publishing industry in the country will be showcased for participants so they get a wider perspective of its scope.
Timing

9:0 0 AM to 5:00 PM
21 February 2017

Session Outlines:

Children’s Literature in English in India:

An Overview
– Vidya Mani
(Editor and Entrepreneur)

Consumers of Children’s Literature:
An Industry Perspective
– Thomas Abraham
(Managing Director, Hachette India)

Small is the New Big: The Indie Children’s
Publishing Scene in India
– Radhika Menon
(Publisher, Tulika Publishers)

Looking in to Look Out: Why I Write
Indian Stories for Indian Children
– Roopa Pai
(Children’s Writer )

The Politics of Representations in
Children’s Literature
–Andaleeb Wajid
(Writer)

Changing with the Times: Innovations and
Opportunities in Children’s Publishing
– C.P. Viswanath
(Co-founder, Karadi Tales )

The Digital Future of Books
– Shyam Madhavan Sarada
(Creative Professional)

Christ University A National Seminar 2017