Dear Author, You Are Wrong

Varsha Varghese's fondest childhood memories include reading one book a day during summer vacations, attending book fairs, and visiting bookstores with her mum and dad. She holds a master's degree in development studies and has previously run a volunteer-led reading project, working with children from under-resourced communities in Delhi. As an adult, she spends a lot of time contemplating how so many books she read as a child had characters that neither looked like her nor had similar life experiences. Her belief that all children deserve to see themselves in the books they read informs her writing. She also shares recommendations for diverse Indian kid lit in her Substack newsletters, which go out every two weeks. Dear Author, YOU ARE WRONG is a thought-provoking book that challenges conventional wisdom and encourages readers to question assumptions. Written by an author passionate about diverse representation in literature, this work explores perspectives often overlooked in mainstream discourse. The author brings a unique background informed by development studies and years of advocacy for inclusive storytelling. Having worked extensively with under-represented communities and championed diverse Indian children's literature, she writes with authenticity and purpose. This book is ideal for readers seeking fresh viewpoints, critical thinkers, and anyone interested in narrativ