Harper Collins My Name is Tani

The story of a nine year old homeless refugee

fleeing from the Boko Haram

who dreams of becoming a grandmaster

 

At eight years old, Tani adewumi, a Nigerian refugee, won the 2019 New York state chess Championship after

playing the game for only a year-long while homeless. His story is full of miracles and hope.

Tani and his family's amazing story began amid Boko haram's reign of terror in their native country of Nigeria. They fled their home to

the United States, where they lived in a new York City homeless shelter as they waited to be granted religious asylum. Tani began attending PS 116,

where his classmates were unaware that he and his family had no home. So when Tani asked his parents if he could join the chess program at school,

which required a Fee, it seemed unlikely. But his mother wrote to the coach, who offered Tani a scholarship.

 

This adaptation will focus on the portions of Tani's story that will most interest young readers.

The struggle of leaving his comfortable home and moving to a new country with nothing. Living in America as a homeless family.

Having no TV, no games, no money. Wanting a place for his mom to cook meals and a refrigerator where he could get a snack whenever he was hungry.

Going to a new school. Meeting a teacher who taught him the game of chess, which allowed him to learn, compete, and experience the pressures

of the game and the ultimate joy of winning. Tani's story will inspire you to believe in the power of the

human spirit to triumph over the greatest adversities.

 

And his family's faith will inspire you to believe in miracles.

My Genius Lunchbox by Uma Raghuraman

My Genius Lunchbox

by Uma Raghuraman

Written by Uma Raghuraman-a masterchef of a mom, a super popular food blogger and Instagrammer-My Genius Lunch Box is every parent's go-to book for fifty fun, nutritious and simple vegetarian recipes that can be made on a school day.

Featuring stunning photographs styled and shot by the author herself, this book is divided into six sections: one for each weekday and a bonus section that includes recipes for bite-sized snacks! Learn to make original, innovative dishes like Paneer Makhani Kulzza, Gnocchi di Idli, Iyengar Bakery-Style Frankie, Vermicelli Pancakes, Greek Strawberry Samosas and more, which have been tested on her own family and are loved by her followers.

 

 

Uma Raghuraman

Uma Raghuraman aka Masterchefmom is a much-awarded food blogger whose blog showcases over a thousand recipes, has received over twenty awards and attracts millions of visitors. Tens of thousands of people drool over the stunning pictures of her original creations she posts on Facebook and Instagram. She has been the winner of the Living Foodz Epicurean Guild Awards 2020 (Food Microblogger) and the 2017 SAVEUR Blog Awards for Best Food Instagram (Readers' Choice).

Uma on her views on writing her first book says, “Mother’s love nourishes children through the food they eat and this is the reason we think about our “mother's recipes” every single day of our lives. Imagine multiplying this love by 50 times! In my book, My Genius Lunch Box. I have created 50 tiffin recipes with lots and lots of love, for fellow mothers to try out and delight their children every single day. I can guarantee one thing! "When your little geniuses open their lunch boxes, their love for you will only go up multi-fold”.

She has conducted culinary workshops across the globe and collaborated with the world's top food brands and retail chains. Uma's work as a blogger, chef, and foodstagrammer has been featured on several leading publications like National Geographic Traveller Food, HT Brunch, Times of India, The Hindu, Indian Express, Deccan Herald, Eenadu, Femina, POPxo, BuzzFeed, NDTV Food, Huffington Post, Scroll and more. Having lived in several cities across India, which helped her develop her pan-Indian palate, she now resides in Gurugram with her husband and two kids.

THE PIANO: STORY OF A FRIENDSHIP

THE PIANO: STORY OF A FRIENDSHIP

 

WRITTEN BY:

NANDITA BASU

Paperback: 225/- Each

Imprint: Duckbill (Penguin) 

A graphic novel which explores themes of war, loss, friendship and the power of music, The Piano is a stirring portrayal of the unpredictability of life. It is perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Mariko Tamaki! When describing the story, the editor Sayoni Basu said, “One of the interesting ideas is how objects are also witnesses to history, so that if one imaginatively recreates the possible places where the piano has travelled, a wide swathe of Indian and world history is encompassed within it.”

ABOUT THE BOOK

What I didn’t know was that just as I was searching for my friend, my friend was also searching for me. And that search had started a long time ago.’ This is the story of a friendship between a young girl and her piano. The piano was made many decades before the girl was born. And it travelled from Leipzig, Germany, through war-torn France and England to come to Calcutta during the independence struggle. Finally the girl and the piano found one another, until circumstances separated them . . . This is a story of love and loss, of unexpected bonds and loneliness, and above all, it is a celebration of the power of music.

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nandita is a comic-book artist and a musician. She loves to daydream, eat gummy bears, play music and draw. She likes to have conversations with animals and children (in that order) more than adults. She has had many great adventures in life, which she doesn’t like to disclose because somethings should just remain that way.

 

CONTEMPORARY HINDI WRITER PRIYAMVAD TO PUBLISH WITH HIND POCKET BOOKS

Priyamvad, renowned Hindi writer

Hind Pocket Books, Penguin Random House India’s Indian language publishing division, has signed well-known icon of contemporary Hindi literature Shri Priyamvad and announced the publication of his new book. Titled Bharatiya Loktanktra Ka Koras: Kuch Bisari Bikhari Dhwaniyan, the book is tentatively set to be released in 2021.

The celebrated author’s new book will focus on post-Independence India’s political journey and will be published in two parts; the first would cover the era from 26 January 1950 to 12 June 1975, while the second will cover events from 12 June 1975 to 14 January 1980. These two follow from his earlier, iconic works Bharat Vibhajan ki Antahkatha and Bharatiya Rajneeti ke Do Aakhyaan.

Speaking about his new book, Shri Priyamvad said, ‘Indian democracy has seen many ups and downs in its seventy-three-year journey. Many prominent voices of yesteryear have been lost in the flow of history. However, they did play an important role in shaping the direction of our democracy. This book attempts to trace and take another look at those voices, events and persons, through which we have reached the present stage of our democracy. It is heartening for me that Hind Pocket Books is going to be publishing this book.’

Vaishali Mathur, publisher, Indian Language Publishing, Penguin Random House India, said, ‘It is our great honour to publish Priyamvadji’s next books under the Hind Pocket Books imprint, which is now a part of Penguin Random House India. Priyamvadji has keenly observed and written on the Indian political scene and history for years, and his books are definitive and essential reads for students and readers of history and politics.’