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Hands That Wrote History

Hands That Wrote History

How Prem Behari Narain Raizada Calligraphed The Indian Constitution (The Magic Makers) | Picture Book Biography | Ages 7+

Mamta Nainy
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A unique biography that explores and celebrates the life of one of India’s greatest calligraphers.

‘Every artist starts with shaky lines. With practice, these lines can turn into a masterpiece.’

Right from childhood, Prem loved to watch his dadaji’s pen glide across the page like a dancer on stage. It was as if his pen were a magic wand, breathing life into letters and making them bloom like fresh flowers.

Prem dreamed of mastering this magic and becoming a calligrapher, just like Dadaji. But when he tried, his
letters turned out wobbly, squiggly, and looked more like caterpillars.

Can Prem learn the language of letters and transform his uncertain lines into a masterpiece?

Imprint: India Puffin

Published: Jan/2025

ISBN: 9780143466802

Length : 40 Pages

MRP : ₹250.00

Hands That Wrote History

How Prem Behari Narain Raizada Calligraphed The Indian Constitution (The Magic Makers) | Picture Book Biography | Ages 7+

Mamta Nainy

A unique biography that explores and celebrates the life of one of India’s greatest calligraphers.

‘Every artist starts with shaky lines. With practice, these lines can turn into a masterpiece.’

Right from childhood, Prem loved to watch his dadaji’s pen glide across the page like a dancer on stage. It was as if his pen were a magic wand, breathing life into letters and making them bloom like fresh flowers.

Prem dreamed of mastering this magic and becoming a calligrapher, just like Dadaji. But when he tried, his
letters turned out wobbly, squiggly, and looked more like caterpillars.

Can Prem learn the language of letters and transform his uncertain lines into a masterpiece?

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

Mamta Nainy

Mamta Nainy is a children's writer, editor and translator based in New Delhi. She spent some years in advertising before an apple fell on her head while she was sitting under a mango tree and she had her Eureka moment. She has been writing for children since then. She has authored many books for children, including A Brush with Indian Art which won The Hindu Young World-Goodbooks Award 2019 in the Best Book Non-Fiction category.

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