You need to understand children to write for them

Ko Maa Ko Elango and some of the books he has authored

Ko Maa Ko Elango and some of the books he has authored

International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is a yearly event sponsored by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), an international non-profit organization. Founded in 1967, the day is observed on or around Hans Christian Andersen's birthday, April 2. Activities include writing competitions, announcements of book awards and events with authors of children's literature.


Kulasegaram Sanchayan talks to children's books author, Ko Maa KO Elango, about writing for children.


This interview was first aired in April 2017.




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