Much before we’re introduced to the world of letters, we are introduced to the world of pictures. And this is what illustrator Suvidha Mistry was trying to remind the children of M.C.D School, Indra Nagar on 14 th November. As children grow up, the emphasis is often taken away from pictures and focused on words. Ms. Mistry tried to coax the children into bringing their imagination to life through the media of illustration instead of writing. Through two sessions, one with boys and the other with girls, she managed to get everyone involved in artistically expressing their creativity.

The children were extremely happy to take some time away from studies to know that one could learn something very important using just paper and crayons. Mrs. Mistry encouraged the children to use their imagination in their art, and gently persuaded to think outside the
box.

The children responded enthusiastically to all that she said. The most important message that children took away from the session is that pictures can be as significant or powerful as words. And I’m sure the next time they are asked to write a story in class, they’ll take time
out to illustrate it too!

Iswarya Suvviah