My book India, Incredible India is an exciting journey all around India. It was inspired by my roots in India – I was born close to the foothills of the Himalayas. It is also my first non-fiction book.
If you are trying to encourage children in your school or at home to branch out into non-fiction, read on for some top tips to help them enjoy the genre fully!
- Children don’t have to read a non-fiction book all in one big gulp. They can open the book at any page and dive in. They could even close their eyes and choose a page. That way they’ll have a surprise every time!
- Encourage children to take a non-fiction book along with them on the bus or train or anywhere else they might get bored. They don’t have to worry about keeping their place like they would with a story, so they’ll never be on the wrong page.
- All non-fiction books have an index in them and this can be used as a learning point. Children can browse the index and see what grabs their attention and read about that first.
- One of my favourite things about non-fiction is the way facts can be really good for gathering interest in a class or within a family to impress everyone. Children can go to the parts that spark their interest and spread the word.
- If there are a spare few minutes either in the school day or at home before tea-time children can have a quick dip into a non-fiction book. They will enjoy sharing it too, maybe with a younger sibling or a friend.