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The Little Glow A Book of Poems

Author Name: Urvashi Balasubramaniam | Format: Paperback | Genre : Poetry | Other Details

Once a man came strolling by,

But he stopped, and asked why,

The trees and birds had all turned blue

Just like his small hat and shoe,

He looked up to the sky and said,

Why is the sky green instead?

Get drawn into the imaginative world of an 11-year old.

Little Glow is an inspiring collection of eclectic poems written by Urvashi Balasubramaniam, who gives the readers a peep into her world. Sometimes funny and sometimes sensitive and serious, she writes on a variety of subjects. Written over several years, the poems range from the funny to the poignant.

From candies and chocolates, in her early years, she has moved on to write poems on the state of the environment and gender issues. Whether it is an 8-line poem on popcorn or two-page on princesses, you will be enthralled by her sensitivity and delight at her control on language.

Margie Sastry, ex-editor and writer at Amar Chitra Katha writes, “It is apparent as you go through the collection that they have been written over the years, tracing the innocent joys of childhood through simple ditties to poetry that communicates her concern for the world she is growing up in. “

Put up your feet and enjoy reading about the world of an 11-year old girl.

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Urvashi Balasubramaniam

Urvashi Balasubramaniam is 11-years old. A voracious reader, she has been writing poems, short stories and interesting articles ever since she could read and write. Her poems have appreciated by her teachers, friends and relatives.

She writes on topics of varied interests. It ranges from the innocent to the profound. Like Popcorn and chocolates. Trees and clouds. She writes about princesses and rude aunts. About Christmas and other festivals. About polluted air and gender issues. She was challenged constantly by her peers by giving her difficult topics to write upon and she would always come up with an interesting poem, sometimes within the first five minutes of choosing a topic.

She wrote the poem, “ The Little Glow”, where she talks about the imaginative journey of a little star. It made everyone sit up and take notice. It’s an extraordinary talent to write with such depth and the decision to publish her poems was taken.

She is a happy-go-lucky child. She is sensitive to others, cares for the environment, authors a blog and has developed a deep sense of responsibility. She lives in Gurgaon, near New Delhi, India.

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