As part of the GetLitt! Student Editorial Council, Richa Jha held a special master class for all our interns.
Here is an exclusive account from Shreya U, our GSEC intern about the masterclass and the things she learned about picture books.
Link: https://t.co/uvyea9kjYm
(1) Thread. When writing my book "Lady Doctors" about India's first women doctors, people often ask me who my favourite doctor is. Rukhmabai had the hardest road, but I have a soft spot for Haimabati Sen, pictured here. Let me explain why.
Another common question I’m answering working with scaling tech companies is…
Q. What’s the worst leadership advice you’ve heard?
A. By far the worst is “Hire great people and get out of their way”.
Let me explain… 🧵 (1/32)
A friend just told me there are approx 4000+ Series A startups in India!
We don’t have that many awesome folks for Tech, Product, Design, Growth, Sales, Customer Service and other roles.
Money is available. Talent Crunch is real. Good Talent!
@Vinitha_19@neevlitfest@prathambooks Congrats!!! Awards feel good any day but even w/o this you are a rockstar, bringing voices forward for which not just adults but even children are grateful 🙌🏼 more power to you
@anustup_nayak Indian Children’s publishers have taken conscious bold steps over years to create these diverse, inclusive stories, sadly the fragmented channels have not made it easy for them to make these stories easily accessible
It’s not about educated vs. uneducated.
It’s about “likes to read” vs. “doesn’t like to read” —@naval
Schools teach how to read, but fail to foster a *love* for reading.
A better approach👇🏽
https://t.co/XNQbf3weYn
1. Read and write more.
2. Don't hesitate to admit when you're wrong.
3. Be comfortable changing your opinion.
4. Find a mentor.
5. Stay teachable.
6. Make mistakes and learn.
7. Don't get offended easily.
8. Ask questions.
9. Spend time with nature.
10. Stay humble.
Delhi editors have been concerned about rights of journalists & freedom of expression in #Afghanistan.
In #Kashmir barring reporters from doing their jobs or snapping of communication channels isn't a violation of journalistic rights for them.
Proudly showing-off @PickleYolkBooks’ newest baby, the gorgeous, soul-stirring ‘Aai and I’, written by the fabulous Mamta Nainy and illustrated by the equally brilliant Sanket Pethkar. This is Aai and I’s exciting press moment.
ICYMI, Byju's K3 app, based on Disney characters, was supposed to help the edtech giant break into a new segment. For Disney, too, it was the first global edtech foray. Why it didn't work out & what it led to is @OBanerji's super insightful story today https://t.co/CataWeedbC