Category: Behind the Books

From children’s non-fiction on wildlife to murder mystery, explore the stories written and those still writing the author. Book launches, talks in literature festivals, interviews, reviews, inspirations and the journey from blank page to bookshelf.

New Book Release: The Elephant Bird

My first picture book for young children The Elephant Bird is out!  Available in 6 languages including Hindi, Kannada, Marathi Telugu, English. The charming Gond illustrations by Sumit and Sonal! Supported by Parag, A Sir Ratan Tata Trust initiative.  Price Rs.40/- only. You can purchase it online from Pratham Books, who have a wonderful collection of books for children in... Continue Reading →

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Between the Lines: Iora & the Quest of Five

BOOK REVIEWS Book Review: ‘Iora and the Quest of Five’ by Arefa Tehsin by SEEMA KHINNAVAR on Dec 28, 2012 • 12:54 AM1 Comment Language: English Format: Paperback ISBN: 9788172344160 Pages: 304 Price: 195 INR Never after Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’ has a forest tale been so refreshingly told. Full of evocative sights, sounds and... Continue Reading →

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A Potent & Timely Adventure

A Potent & Timely Adventure  A potent and timely adventure As the daughter of conservationist Dr. Raza H. Tehsin, Arefa Tehsin always felt at home in the jungles and through her book Iora and the Quest, written while she was living in Sri Lanka, she hopes to pass on her love of the environment to... Continue Reading →

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