Seeing Ourselves: South Asian Representation in Children’s Books

Lalith Karunatilaka, Sharanya Manivannan & Shyala Smith in conversation with Marguerite Richards

Join writer and editor Marguerite Richards in conversation with authors Lalith Karunatilaka, Sharanya Manivannan and Shyala Smith in unravelling the ever-evolving landscape of children’s literature. This thoughtful conversation will cover the importance of authentic storytelling, diverse perspectives and creating characters that encourage young readers to see books as both mirrors of their own lives, and windows into those of others.