The Divining Thread is the modern fairytale you didn't know you needed. This book has an exciting plot, spunky lead characters, and fantastical creatures that will intrigue and excite. In this episode of Tell Me A Story, Anjum N Choudhury, a newly minted author, tells me about why she felt the need to rewrite fairytales. She also talks about how her upbringing in many different parts of the Indian subcontinent inspired her to create a canvas and a language for her book. In addition to these exciting details, she also tells us the about the greatest children's character ever created. This episode is a smash hit listen! HIT PLAY NOW!
Anjum Choudhury on The Divining Thread and why the she wrote the book to right the wrongs in the fairy tales we've grown up with
Jan 27, 2023
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Tell Me A Story is a fun, casual, sometimes bare-it-all chat with the writers and illustrators that create your favourite story.
Get ready to hear the stars of the Indian Children's literature world talk about how they dream up their stories, what inspires their illustrations, and maybe even a sneak peek into what will be hitting bookshelves next! I am your podcast host Rati Girish and I invite you to join me as we get to know our authors and illustrators and ask them to tell us a story!
Tell Me A Story is a fun, casual, sometimes bare-it-all chat with the writers and illustrators that create your favourite story.
Get ready to hear the stars of the Indian Children's literature world talk about how they dream up their stories, what inspires their illustrations, and maybe even a sneak peek into what will be hitting bookshelves next! I am your podcast host Rati Girish and I invite you to join me as we get to know our authors and illustrators and ask them to tell us a story!Listen on
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