Sunday, September 05, 2021

Launching my new website

Updates on books, reviews and events will now be available at:

https:///www.nanditadacunha.com

Check it out and let me know what you think!


Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Announcing the launch of "The Magic in My Fingers"




Am thrilled to share that my latest picture book, titled "The Magic in My Fingers" has just been released by Karadi Tales.

t's a picture book for children that celebrates little girls and the magic of MUSIC. The story is loosely inspired by a childhood incident in the life of sitar and surbahar maestro Annapurna Devi.

For more on the book, check out the promo video at https://youtu.be/rwTOKdrjAWw

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Selected for the Parag Honour List 2021!

'The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street' is on the Parag Honour List (2021) - so thrilled! Parag describes the list as ‘a curated collection of outstanding books in English and Hindi for children and young adults.'

A big shout out to my amazing editors at Kalpavriksh, Sujatha Padmanabhan and
Tanya Majmudar
. And to
Priya Kuriyan
for those magical illustrations that made the book come alive.
Congratulations to all the wonderful books on the list...

Review in the 'Teachers Plus' Magazine

This one’s special. From the Feb issue of Teachers Plus, the magazine for teachers. (Review by Geeta Iyer.)

To read the entire article pls click here: Children's Book Review



'Just like Papa' is a KSP Book Club Pick!

Kids Stop Press recommends 'Just like Papa' to their Book Club.

“..this book tells the little ones to follow their heart- do what they like and teaches them about being passionate.”

Here's the full review:

https://kidsstoppress.com/details/ksp-book-club-papa


Book session at Bombay International School.

Jan ended on a high note. I had such a fabulous time, sharing 'The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street' with the Grade 3 students of Bombay International School. The energy and ideas of the children were so heartwarming... Thank you, BIS! 

Here are some glimpses from the session; including some heartwarming feedback I received.