BWI: Leadstart Publishing & Crossword Bookstore Launch the Poetry Writing Series with Honourable Dr.Farooq Abdullah

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Source: Leadstart Publishing
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 02:08 PM IST (08:38 AM GMT)
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Leadstart Publishing & Crossword Bookstore Launch the Poetry Writing Series with Honourable Dr.Farooq Abdullah


New Delhi, Delhi, India, Wednesday, August 31, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Leadstart Publishing launched their book series, 'Poetry Writing Made Simple - 1 (Elementary)' & 'Poetry Writing Made Simple - 2 (Advanced)' written by Sarika Singh. The dignitaries for the evening were honourable Dr Farooq Abdullah, Minister -New & Renewable Energy, Govt of India, Ms. Meenakshi Sahni, Principal of Modern School, Delhi & Swarup Nanda, Chairman & CEO, Leadstart Publishing

Dr. Farooq Abduallah, gave an insight into some of the thought provoking philosophies in the world which have been expressed through poetry and have inspired generations. He graciously shared his personal experience saying, he takes recluse to poetry sometimes and pens down verses whenever he is emotionally moved. Post unveiling of the books, Sarika shared with the audience her journey of writing the books and later becoming a published author. She has dedicated both the books to her English Teacher at school who helped her develop an interest in poetry and literature; she now hopes to continue the legacy and inspire a few young minds with her books and her workshops. Sarika explained to the audience of how it was essential for everyone whether young or old to have a creative expression in some form or the other. "These two books can be used by the children as well as adults to awaken a hidden poet within them", she said. Ms. Meenakshi Sahni, congratulated effort put in by the Author and Publisher who have brought such a unique offering. She said the book will go a long way in encouraging people to start writing poetry, which is generally thought to be a very difficult art. Swarup Nanda gave an interesting perspective of how the book was shortlisted by the Publishers and how they have been continually surprised by feedback from readers. He said at first the editorial team was very skeptical if there can be a credible book on teaching poetry, but as they dwelled deeper they were convinced it was a unique offering and they signed the author for both of her books. They had positioned the book for school Children book for school Children earlier, but as the feedback came in, the book struck a chord with adults as much, who found the book to be therapeutic.

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CONTACT DETAILS
Mr. Iftikar Shaikh, Head, Media Relations, Leadstart Publishing, +91 (22) 40700804 / (22) 2404 6887, media@leadstartcorp.com

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