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Chitra Soundar

Chitra Soundar

Chitra Soundar is an Indian-born British author and storyteller based in London. She has written over 30 books published across Asia, Europe and North America. Chitra has written picture books, stories for emerging readers, poetry and junior fiction. Chitra grew up hearing tales from Indian epics and folk wisdom and her stories are often set in India, inspired by her heritage.

She often visits schools, libraries and festivals to run writing and storytelling workshops because she believes stories widen our imagination and help us understand the people we share our planet with. She also writes short stories for adults as C Iyengar.

Books

  • Sindhu and Jeet’s Detective Agency

    Sindhu and Jeet’s Detective Agency

    Author: Chitra Soundar Illustrator: Amberin Huq
    Publisher: Bloomsbury
    Interest age: 6-9
    Reading age: 8+

    A funny and exciting compilation of three stories following junior detectives Sindhu and Jeet from Chennai airport to Tower Bridge and the Natural History Museum, as they put their investigative skills to the test.

  • Sona Sharma

    Sona Sharma: Looking After Planet Earth

    Author: Chitra Soundar Illustrator: Jen Khatun
    Publisher: Walker Books
    Interest age: 6-8
    Reading age: 7+

    Set in India, this gentle tale is one of a series of delightful chapter books about Sona and her extended family and is peppered with interesting details about Hindu traditions, culture and food. 

  • The front cover of Sona Sharma Very Best Big Sister

    Sona Sharma: Very Best Big Sister

    Author: Chitra Soundar Illustrator: Jen Khatun
    Publisher: Walker
    Interest age: 7-9
    Reading age: 7+

    Sona Sharma is not sure about being a big sister: it will mean she has to share her family and her favourite things. But when the new baby arrives, she knows she wants to be the best big sister ever.

  • You’re Snug with Me

    You’re Snug with Me

    Author: Chitra Soundar Illustrator: Poonam Mistry
    Publisher: Lantana Publishing
    Interest age: 4-7
    Reading age: 5+

    Mama Polar Bear tells her cubs about what lies outside their den, and reassures them not to worry or be frightened: ‘hush now, you’re snug with me.’ Lyrical, thought-provoking and stylishly illustrated,with a subtle environmental message.

  • You're Safe With Me cover

    You're Safe With Me

    Author: Chitra Soundar Illustrator: Poonam Mistry
    Publisher: Lantana Publishing

    This simple story will comfort little ones and its soothing text will lull them to sleep. Accompanied with incredibly stunning and intricate illustrations, this picture book would make a great addition to the bedtime routine.

  • The front cover of You're Strong With Me

    You're Strong With Me

    Author: Chitra Soundar
    Publisher: Lantana Publishing
    Interest age: 3-7

    Intricate illustrations show how a young giraffe is gently supported by her mother as she learns about the world in this reassuring story.

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