Sudha Murty Launches Her 300th Book Titled 'Grandpa's Bag of Stories'

Sudha Murty launches her 300th book, "Grandpa's Bag of Stories," reflecting on 40 years of writing, sharing humor, wisdom, and engaging stories for children.

on Sep 02, 2024

Sudha Murty celebrated a significant achievement in her writing career by launching her 300th book, "Grandpa's Bag of Stories," published by Puffin, an impression of Penguin. The book consists of 19 stories designed for children.

During the book launch, Sudha Murty engaged in a fascinating conversation with columnist and actor Twinkle Khanna, reflecting on her four-decade-long writing career. She shared her initial apprehension when she published her first book in Kannada 40 years ago, highlighting how writing has given her a sense of purpose and a way to touch hearts over time.

Sudha Murty has an extensive portfolio, with 46 books translated into 23 languages, including Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Odia, Konkani, Tibetan, Urdu, Assamese, Sanskrit, Kashmiri, and Italian. Her works cover six different genres, showcasing her versatility as a writer.

During the event, Sudha humorously mentioned that while her husband, Narayana Murthy, may not have stories to share with children, she does. She playfully shared that she tells his stories in her new book, joking that he would prefer writing books titled "Python for 6-year-olds." Her wit and humour entertained the audience and connected them to her lively personality.

Sudha highlighted the challenges of writing for children, describing the meticulous and lengthy process involved. She emphasized the importance of carefully filtering the narrative and mentioned that she often seeks input from children, leading to multiple editing stages.

The interactive book launch event, moderated by social entrepreneur Deepa Rao Acharya, featured an engaging interaction with a diverse audience. The session saw active participation from industrialists, entrepreneurs, writers, and young readers, showcasing the broad appeal of Sudha Murty's work and the inclusivity of her writing journey.