I believe that everyone is inherently creative, and creativity can and should be nurtured.
I recently had the incredible opportunity to speak at the Jaipur Literature Festival and tour schools as part of their youth outreach program. It was so rewarding to engage with students, explore the basics of storytelling, and help them express their ideas through comics.
What excited me most was seeing students start to break free from the pressure of telling “the right story” or having “the right idea,” and instead, just have fun with the process. After all, art doesn’t need to be perfect—it just needs to exist.
So if you’re looking for a sign to write a terrible first draft, or make a horrendous stick figure- this is it. 💗
Join a rollercoaster ride of crazy, weird, and wonderfully entertaining tales with “Poems about the Weirdest Bugs in Bangalore.” Author and illustrator Simran Jain invites you to the wackiest adventure that unveils the hidden lives of the Harish the Heartbreaking Hammerhead Worm, Mr. Vincent the Painted Grasshopper and so many others! Inside these pages, you’ll discover a collection of hillarious poems that tell the extraordinary stories of bugs, making facts actually fun (they might just come in handy at your next party!). With each bug coming to life as a quirky character and telling a tale of their bizzare adaptations, this book brings the creepy crawlies of Bangalore to life. So, whether you’re a bug enthusiast or simply curious about the peculiar creatures lurking in your backyard; Or if you’re someone who is afraid of critters, this might just be the first step at e̶x̶p̶o̶s̶u̶r̶e̶ t̶h̶e̶r̶a̶p̶y̶ looking at them in a new light ;) It’s perfect for children (10+) and adults alike! So, grab your magnifying glass, put on your bug-hunting boots, and get ready for some bug-tastic tales!
Meet Kaboo, the bear with a briefcase and a 9-5 routine. Kaboo is tired, stressed, and always running late to neverending meetings. Just when he’s about to leave for yet another day of monotony, a friend named Doopy knocks on his door with a peculiar request. And that’s when the adventure begins. Join Kaboo on this rollercoaster of unexpected twists and quirky encounters as he learns that happiness isn’t just waiting for tomorrow – it’s hiding in the moments we create today. With charming illustrations and an unforgettable cast of characters, “Kaboo the Bear’s Best Day Ever” is a celebration of friendship, living in the present, and discovering joy in the most unexpected places.
My Make A Bug workshop at the @bhutanechoes - Drukyul Literature Festival from August this year. Look at these fabulous bugs the kids created! 🐞🐛🪲
What a joy it is to be able to see the world through fresh eyes!
