HAATHI KE BACHCHE
Kamlesh Chandra Joshi
HAATHI KE BACHCHE by By Sushil Shukla. Illustrated by Priya Kurien Eklavya Foundation, 2024, 12 pp., INR 130
November 2024, volume 48, No 11

In the recent years, we have seen many new experiments in poems for children. Old and new poets are a part of this trend. On reading these poems one realizes that the gaze for seeing one’s environment has changed, as has the manner of expression. One can see experimental new usage of language and construction.

Having established his presence as the editor of renowned children’s magazines—Chakmak, Pluto and Cycle, Sushil Shukla is known for relentless experimentation in his creations—his poetic signature.

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