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A young girl traces her mother's journey through the city of Delhi, writing letters to her along the way. Every monument holds a memory; every letter tells a story. Letters to Ammi by Aftab Yusuf Shaikh, with stunning photographs by Adrija ghosh and Soumitra Ranade, is a celebration of timeless human relationships.
About the Author
Mohammed Aftab Yusuf Shaikh is a poet, writer, and teacher based in Mumbai. His writing has been published in a large number of anthologies and journals. He has also published five collections of poetry, the most recent being Tehzeeb Talkies, and a novel The Library Girl. Aftab has always had a strong connection with Delhi and its history - he believes that every part of the city tells the stories of thousands of people, and that its many layers will always intrigue and excite him. Adrija Ghosh is a literature graduate from Calcutta who is passionate about illustration. She has been freelancing on illustration and design projects related to book covers, children's books and graphic narratives. She loves to travel, and work with children when she is not illustrating. Her short graphic narrative is now published in Longform Annual (a graphic narrative anthology by Harper Collins India). Soumitra Ranade is an art director, photographer, illustrator, and filmmaker whose films have been screened internationally, including at Cannes. He works in the animation industry. He has written two books for children, both of which take inspiration from his sons' overactive imaginations.