Pune based Shlok Sand meets Ruskin Bond in Mussoorie
5th October Pune: Kickstart your imagination and give birth to legends, fables and myths galore with the magic of storytelling. Blurring the line between fact and fiction since the past 6 decades, Pune based Shlok Sand (12) won the opportunity to master the art of storytelling from India’s very own William Wordsworth – Ruskin Bond in the quaint town of Landour.
Shlok Sand (12) the winner from Pune says, “I had a wonderful experience meeting Mr. Ruskin Bond. I am elated to have been a part of this experience, organised by Landmark bookstores. We discussed several nuances of the art of writing and he emphasized the importance of staying grounded in life.” The 12-year-old who started reading at the tender age of four is also fond of computer programming and playing cricket with his friends.
About Child Reading to Child initiative 2017:
The art of storytelling lends numerous benefits to children; development of feelings and emotions, learning about a variety of cultures and the act of effective listening. The annual storytelling initiative,‘Child Reading to Child’ provides a platform for young avid readers and storytellers to hone their narrative skills.
After the success of the initiative by Landmark in 2014, this year the competition was held from June17th – 25th for age group between 6yrs to 14yrs in the cities of Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune and Vashi. The winners were judged on their storytelling skills by renowned authors in each city.
