For October’s booklist for our indies project for the National Year of Reading, we've gathered spooky stories for children and teens that will surely set the mood for spooky season, maybe even spark some Halloween costume inspirations!

What three words would you use to describe Funcles? Author, Yashika: Warm, funny and joyful! Illustrator, Adriena: Community, family and vibrancy! The story feels like a real celebration of what family can mean to different people through the lens of innocence and sparks of humour. That ‘family' doesn’t just mean blood relations but rather what it stands for - emotional support, personal growth and connections to culture or a sense of belonging. I feel that the idea of family

This September, we're all about finding your feet as children settle back into school. This month's booklist for our indies project for the National Year of Reading, we've gathered stories about returning to school: navigating new and old friendships, finding yourself along the way, and appreciating the adults who help make it all a little easier. From daydreamers to pragmatists to feisty go-getters, there's a wide range of characters for children to read about. This month, w

How would you describe Flyaway Boy in one sentence? Or, what three words would you use to describe Flyaway Boy? Jane: A story that can’t follow the norms – much like the boy in the story. Richa: Heartwarming, adventurous and inspiring What inspired you to create Flyaway Boy? Jane: One sunny morning, I’d opened the newspaper in Bangalore, and yet another full-page ad touted the grade toppers in some national exam. It hit a sore spot. Doesn’t every child have something special

1. What inspired you to create Mama’s Wedding? There was a time when I didn't have the words for this story. It lived in quieter places: a home changing shape, a child sitting on a wedding dress’ train, a mother putting on that dress for the second time. Six years ago in Hong Kong, I sat with my sketchbook in the months before my own wedding. My first note to myself was simple: how a mama overcomes her fear of remarriage. The early drawings were heavy with adult uncertainty,

This August, we’re turning up the volume with books that celebrate music, dance, performance and creativity. For this month’s booklist for our indies project for the National Year of Reading, we’ve gathered stories about finding your voice, following your passions and expressing yourself in your own way. From Bollywood dreams and jungle rhythms to violins, imagination and discovering new ways to experience music, this month we are joined by Red Robin Books, Scallywag Press an