A unique biography that explores and celebrates the life of one of IndiaÍs greatest calligraphers.
ïEvery artist starts with shaky lines. With practice, these lines can turn into a masterpiece.Í
Right from childhood, Prem loved to watch his dadajiÍs 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?
About the Author
Mamta Nainyæis 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, includingæA Brush with Indian Artæwhich won The Hindu Young World-Goodbooks Award 2019 in the Best Book Non-Fiction category.
