35 Young Authors Gather at Kerala's Little Writers Meet

Thirty-five children who've already written and published their own books are meeting in Thrissur, Kerala this weekend for something special. The Little Writers Meet brings together young authors from across the state to learn, create, and celebrate storytelling together.

The Kerala State Council for Child Welfare organized the two-day gathering at Jawahar Balabhavan. These aren't just kids who dream of writing someday—they're already published authors eager to grow their skills.

Writer Vaisakhan, who opened the event Saturday, reminded the young creators that their imaginations have no limits. He encouraged them to read widely and watch the world closely, explaining that observation and experience fuel imagination.

"Reading is creation," Vaisakhan told the group. He stressed that empathy and sensitivity matter just as much as words on a page.

One piece of advice stood out: stop comparing yourself to others. Every child has distinct abilities and their own personality to bring to their writing.

A powerful moment came when Lakshmi Prasoon, a visually impaired young writer, unveiled her second book at the gathering. The book, titled Andhakarathile Prakashabindu, represents another milestone for Prasoon, who won the Ujjwala Balya Puraskar award in 2022.

The Ripple Effect

The meet isn't just about celebrating what these children have already accomplished. Over two days, they're participating in sessions on storytelling techniques, language, imagination, and the connection between reading and writing.

Literary discussions let them exchange ideas with each other and experienced writers. A children's cultural evening adds creativity beyond the written word.

The Council plans to compile everything the participants create during the camp into a published book. That means 35 young voices will contribute to a shared work, learning collaboration alongside individual expression.

Events like this recognize something important: children's creativity deserves the same serious attention we give adult artists. By bringing young published authors together, Kerala is investing in the next generation of storytellers while showing other children that their words matter now, not someday in the distant future.

These 35 writers are proving that age doesn't limit what you can create and share with the world.