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Children's Literature in Our Times: Challenges of Creating Local Content with Global Appeal
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Children's Literature in Our Times: Challenges of Creating Local Content with Global Appeal

National Book Trust, India
National Book Trust, India
India
Friday, Oct 9, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM | Europe/Berlin

Halle 4.2

Halle 4.2 | F35
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A discussion on the evolving landscape of children’s literature, examining contemporary themes, changing reading preferences and the role of children’s books in nurturing imagination, curiosity and lifelong engagement with reading. The session will also highlight opportunities and challenges in creating content for children and collaboration in children’s publishing.

Speakers:

  • Ms Silvia Vassena, Acoma Books
  • Mr Robert Morgan, General Manager, BookLand Press Inc.
  • Mr Yuvraj Malik, Director, National Book Trust, India
  • Mr Kumar Vikram, Chief Editor & Joint Director,  National Book Trust, India

Speakers

Yuvraj Malik

National Book Trust, India

Robert Morgan

General ManagerBookLand Press

Silvia Vassena

National Book Trust, India

Kumar Vikram

Chief Editor & Joint DirectorNational Book Trust, India