Mama Suranya Books in the News
July 2018
Read all about the Mama Suranya Books concept in this wide-ranging interview in the Indian Express: Indian folk art can compete with Peppa Pig
April 2018
The Hindu: Re-imagining folktales
May 2018
A lovely review in The Week: Bridging cultural divide with children’s tales: A mother’s mission
September 2018
Mompresso.com: Mama Suranya uses tales as tools to teach kids about Indian culture
August 2018
An interview with DJ Sarthak on 104.8 FM:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/aaNGT_zKCG4
Part 2: https://youtu.be/tB432vHmpU8
Part 3: https://youtu.be/6WqH1rdMFbI
July 2018
Interview with popular motherhood blog, First Moms Club (FMC): From Mama to Master Storyteller
June 2018
Talking to Odd Nari (Lallantop) about the Mama Suranya Books contest: Interview with Prerna Pratham Singh
August, 2018
Play Art: A new Indian art based creative app for children
August 2018
A great review from India’s top parenting blog, Kidsstoppress.com: Books That Help Kids Connect With Indian Culture (Beyond Mythology!)
June 2018
Mint Lounge covers our Play Art app: Play Art: A colouring app rooted in Indian art and culture
April 2018
Mama Suranya Books makes The Mint’s shortlist for summer vacation reads: Summers in Booktopia
June 2018
Indian Express: A host of writers are introducing children to the intricate world of Indian art and artists through colouring and picture books
From the article: “Books today are also boasting of Indian characters. Publishers suggest that through books inspired by India’s iconic trees, birds and animals, its festivals, legends and arts, one should introduce children to the true meaning of India. Many books also feature hands-on activities to engage with children, allowing them to explore their creative side. Mama Suranya Books is a recent independent multilingual publication that uses this idea to connect to children. Says author and publisher Suranya Aiyar, “Reading combines fun and learning for children. It fires their imagination, piques their curiosity and gives them cherished memories. Some characters from the books become friends for life.”” Mind Shapers, The New Indian Express, April 2018.
May 2018
High praise from lifestyle blog 6to16.in: The search gets over here
June 2018
A wonderful podcast about Mama Suranya Books and other publications that are trying to bring Indian art to children. Starts at about 7 minutes. You have to install the Indian Express mobile app from Play Store/App Store to get the full podcast: Click here for Podcast