Imagine Words – Creative Writing for the Young Writer Dates: 22nd & 23rd June,2010 Time: 4.00 – 6.00 pm Place: Bookworm Library,Panaji Ages: 9+ years Fee: Rs. 600/-
Resource Person: Sandhya Rao This workshop is constructed around two sessions, 'This or That, each exploring in its own way how to make choices that are best suited to the individual writer and the subject being written about. Through writing exercises and open discussions, and a little verbal homework overnight, participants will work on two individual pieces of writing that involve collecting information, selecting what to include, and communicating it in different ways. As always, Imagine Words means a mix of reading, writing, listening and speaking fun. About Sandhya Rao: Sandhya Rao is Senior Editor at Tulika Publishers. One of the finest writers for children in India today, her books have won awards and accolades: My Friend the Sea won the Ambitious Children’s Book Project award at the Berlin Children and Youth Literature Festival, 2005. My Mother’s Sari was chosen as an Outstanding International Book, 2007, by the United States Board for Books for Young People (USBBY) and the Children’s Book Council. Rights to the book have been sold for USA, Canada, Australia and the U.K. But what Sandhya cherishes most is that she has been able to follow her dream – doing books for children. For this, she cheerfully gave up a promising career in mainstream journalism and joined longtime friend Radhika to create multilingual books for children at a time when independent children’s publishing in India was nascent. She has written over 20 books and translated Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstrump into Hindi. Sandhya has an eclectic taste in books, music and films and likes to ‘make’ things. She loves listening to stories, especially real stories. She occasionally writes for The Hindu-Business Line and Housecalls. She enjoys different kinds of vegetarian cuisine and lives in Chennai. Sweden is her heart’s home. * * * Writing for children- workshop for adults Date: Saturday 26th June, 2010 Venue: XCHR, Alto Porvorim Time:10.00am – 4.30 pm Fee:Rs.1000/- (Include snacks and refreshment. Participants to carry lunch). Resource person: Sandhya Rao This workshop is designed for adults who want to write for children. It will comprise of a mix of writing and talking about writing, with a focus on writing for children. Participants will look at books, look at different writing styles and type, and see what works and what inspires. Useful tips and tools on how to find your own voice, how to reflect voices and experiences that might engage readers or audiences will be dealt with in an engaging manner. Participants should be prepared to engage in writing, reading, sharing and speaking. About Sandhya Rao: Sandhya Rao is Senior Editor at Tulika Publishers. One of the finest writers for children in India today, her books have won awards and accolades: My Friend the Sea won the Ambitious Children’s Book Project award at the Berlin Children and Youth Literature Festival, 2005. My Mother’s Sari was chosen as an Outstanding International Book, 2007, by the United States Board for Books for Young People (USBBY) and the Children’s Book Council. Rights to the book have been sold for USA, Canada, Australia and the U.K. But what Sandhya cherishes most is that she has been able to follow her dream – doing books for children. For this, she cheerfully gave up a promising career in mainstream journalism and joined longtime friend Radhika to create multilingual books for children at a time when independent children’s publishing in India was nascent. She has written over 20 books and translated Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstrump into Hindi. Sandhya has an eclectic taste in books, music and films and likes to ‘make’ things. She loves listening to stories, especially real stories. She occasionally writes for The Hindu-Business Line and Housecalls. She enjoys different kinds of vegetarian cuisine and lives in Chennai. Sweden is her heart’s home. FOR DETAILS CONTACT: Sujata & Elaine ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* Visit our blog: http://goabookworm.wordpress.com 9823222665 or -832-2420146. Bluebelle 2nd Fl, Tamba Colony, St. Inez.