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Writers Unpack Craft at Nagpur Book Fest

Summary

  • Writers shared insights on social realities, translation, and inspiration.
  • Children's literature explored through innovative story-poem formats.
  • Super 30's Anand Kumar to attend the festival on November 28.
Writers Unpack Craft at Nagpur Book Fest

Nagpur's Book Festival hosted 'Lekhak Manch' sessions where authors explored the depths of their craft. Rashmi Padwad Madankar highlighted how village experiences inform her narratives, while Meera Nichle described translation as a complex blend of art and science requiring cultural understanding.

Ishwar Nandapure, author of 36 books, cited his hometown Akot and figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar as profound inspirations for his public-focused writing. The event also spotlighted children's literature.

Children's literature was further explored by Dr Afsana Badar and Tarana Fazal, who discussed creating engaging fictional worlds and their unique 'Story Ad Poem' format. The festival also announced Anand Kumar of Super 30 will attend on November 28.

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Anand Kumar of Super 30 fame is scheduled to attend the Nagpur Book Festival on November 28.
'Stoyam -- Story Ad Poem' is an innovative format blending storytelling with poetry for children, featuring animal protagonists.
The festival featured a cultural program titled 'Colors of India' with Lavni, Odissi, and other regional folk dances.

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