Features and reviews of books that have special interest for young adults. The 12-18 age group is challenging and difficult to please. Inhabiting the “YA” world is exciting in itself- it is a world where media consumption is not restricted to books alone. We are looking at young people who are more aware and attuned to the dynamics of the changing world than ever before. This section presents book reviews as well as general interest stories related to YA literature.
The fictional diary of Nur Jahan...peeking into the thoughts of the most powerful Mughal queen is a fictional journey you will relish as you read The Teenage Diary of Nur Jahan by Deepa Agarwal.
Who does not like reading stories about swashbuckling heroes who go around solving ancient unsolved mysteries in far off seldom visited places? Well, our hero Kakababu in ‘The Adventures of Kakababu’, goes on mysterious secret missions and has a devil may care attitude to life.
Stories from the Panchatantra have delighted generations of children. They come together once more, curated for contemporary readers in a new book from The House of Harper
Magic blends with stark reality in a poor district where glaring inequalities raise their ugly head. But, where there is misfortune, there is redemption! Blessed by Deepa Agarwal is a novel that traverses this ground.
Karma Fights a Monster is Book 1 of Karma Tandin, a young monster hunter. Well, the hunt has begun….and it all starts in the school library! A thrilling adventure for young readers!
One of the best ways to inspire children to reach and perform at their optimum best, is to narrate stories of individuals who are recognised as achievers. No wonder, biographies…
Packed with humour but with a lot of sensitivity, Pops by Balaji Venkataramanan, published by Duckbill cruises the difficult terrain of writing stories that connect with and resonate with young readers today.
A poignant and beautifully crafted novel for young adults, The Lies We Tell by Himanjali Sankar combines romance, suspense, a love triangle, intrigue and angst.
A series of books by Katha aims to address issues of health and hygiene, especially in the rural areas, through imparting education. Known as the (SHE)2 series, the much-needed invaluable resource is sure to find great application!
Today, more than ever before there is a need for the right kind of sex education for children. With all kinds of information available at the click of a mouse, parents need to ensure that kids have access to correct, age-appropriate facts.