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Journey into Imagination: 3 Visionary Authors and Illustrators Revolutionizing Children's Literature

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Let's introduce you to three extraordinary authors and illustrators who have left an indelible mark on children's literature. From captivating illustrations to enchanting narratives, their works have captured the hearts of readers worldwide. Join me on this delightful journey into the world of Oliver Jeffers, Julia Donaldson, and Chris Riddell. 1. Oliver Jeffers: Where Imagination Takes Flight!   Oliver Jeffers Picture this: vibrant colors, whimsical illustrations, and stories that make your heart soar. That's Oliver Jeffers for you! With his unique visual storytelling style, he transports readers to magical worlds through books like "Lost and Found" and "The Day the Crayons Quit." Jeffers' enchanting artistry will leave you in awe and craving more. 2. Julia Donaldson: Words That Dance Off the Page! Julia Donaldson Prepare to be swept off your feet by the lyrical tales of Julia Donaldson. With her rhythmic language and unforgettable characters, she c

Of new resolutions and newer authors

The year has started on the right note. I have already read two authors whom I had not read before falling hard for the one being hailed as Japanese Steig Larrson- Keigo Hagashino. That is what got me thinking about new year resolutions  (I know we are done with the first quarter) which I haven't made in years. So here is a list of authors that I would like to sample this year. - 1. Manu Joseph 2. Pico Iyer 3. Anthony Horowitz 4. Margret Atwood 5. Toni Morrison 6. Chimamanda Adichie 7. Jo Nesbo 8. Neil Gaiman 9. Terry Pratchett 10. Alice Munro/  Walker But I also realise the futility of making a list like this as there are just so many authors, poets, writers and just so many works coming to fore everyday. A book group might help, you would think but let me tell you that it complicates things further. New recommendations, fantastic and not so fantastic reviews, pictures, blog posts and what not really makes matter well,complicated. All said and done, it is

A journey in self publishing

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There are those like me who sit and think of starting a writing project. Then there are those who go ahead with the plot, write and get that sweet sweet word on to their CVs- PUBLISHED. Arti Arlene Martyris belongs to this second category. She not only has two published books under her belt but one of these has been self published. Here is more from her on being published. Hi Arti! take us to the beginning of the beginnings. Hi! I  belong to Goa. Writing was a hobby until  my first story, 'Trauma' was published in an anthology by Writing  Knights Press, Ohio, USA, in 2012. Then a poem,  'Am I No More Human?' was published by Indian Ink, a bimonthly  magazine based in Kerala, India. Now my first romance novella 'Facebook  Pyar' has been published by Indireads Incorporated and Rabia of Chakia is  my first self-published romantic adventure novella. What is the storyline of  Rabia of Chakia? Like I mentioned earlier  Rabia of Chakia is a romantic