I have been missing in action on the blogosphere
from one week as I have been busy with Interactive Sessions with students, which
has been arranged by my publishers Scholastic India. This week, I have visited 3
schools and had four sessions with students.
It’s been amazing meeting the Principals, students
and the teachers of all these schools. The children have been super
enthusiastic, super eager and super energetic. Reading a few pages of my story
and talking to them has been an experience I will remember all my life.
Fun Moments from my visit to Edify School. This boy
was one of the cutest boys I have met. He ran up to me to take my autograph. I
asked him his name. “Yuvraj,” he said. When I gave him my autograph, he said “Wow,
you know the spelling of my name.” I was like dude, I am a writer, I know lots
of spellings. Then the boy told me that many people get his spelling wrong. This
is the second time someone has spoken to me about spellings, the first was my
English teacher in school. Most of the kids were delighted to meet an author. They all would walk up to me and practically want to touch me to check whether I was a real person or an illusion. Many children would stand close to me and whisper in my ears.
Today which is Children’s Day I visited two more
schools. It was very hectic and tiring. I have taken a break from visiting
schools for a week as I have to dedicate time to read Mark Noce (my critique
Partner’s MS) as well as revise one ms of mine and polish another one.
This week, starting from today I will be visiting
you all to catch up with what you all have been up to behind my back.
What a great opportunity! Sounds like you had an awesome time.
ReplyDeleteMisspelling someone's name is something I worry about at signings. I know my name has been misspelled enough. LOL!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a fantastic time! :)
It sounds like a wonderful time was had by you and all the children.
ReplyDeleteYour post - and pics - put a big smile on my face. What wonderful kids, and what a great validation for you as an author! I bet you've inspired some of them to follow in your footsteps. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's great! I remember when I was in school and being enchanted if an author visited, which was rare, because I wanted to be an author, too. :)
ReplyDeleteAwww what a wonderful experience to share with kids, love it! :D
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I hope one day I will also be able to sign away autographs like this. Maybe 20 years later? :)
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Such a positive experience should help alleviate those worries and moments of self-doubt.
ReplyDeleteThose sound like wonderful school visits!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely experience -- for you and for the children. You must have enjoyed reading your work to a live audience.
ReplyDeleteA lovely post on a beautiful experience, Rachna! For once, I am late:( Wish you have a wider audience for your lovely books in future!
ReplyDeleteI love school visits! The kids are always awesome. Looks like you had a great time!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to hear more about your school visit experiences! It's something I know I'll eventually do. The only offer I've gotten was to travel 3 hours for no pay and I couldn't take the day off work without being paid.
ReplyDeleteSo awesome, Rachna! Very poud of you:)
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