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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

This year, Lantana turns 12. It's also the age Mwikali, Odwar, Soni and Xirsi are when their story begins! Four kids in Nairobi who find out they're descended from a bloodline of legendary Kenyan warriors, and have to work out, fast, what that actually means. Three of their books are already out in the world. The fourth and final one, Xirsi and the Final Battle, arrives this October. To celebrate, we built a quiz. Answer honestly, find out which Intasimi Warrior you really ar

Sensitivity reading has become an important part of conversations around inclusive publishing. At its simplest, it involves drawing on lived experience and cultural knowledge to help ensure that stories engaging with particular identities or histories are portrayed with depth and accuracy.