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Creative Writing

Explore the profound significance of the Patronus Charm in the wizarding world of Harry Potter, penned by 11-year-old Ishan Tripathi, a true Potterhead.

The Patronus Charm and its Significance in Harry Potter
The Patronus Charm and its Significance in Harry Potter
Explore the profound significance of the Patronus Charm in the wizarding world of Harry Potter, penned by 11-year-old Ishan Tripathi, a true Potterhead.
Exploring the Deathly Hallows in Harry Potter, and their Origins
Exploring the Deathly Hallows in Harry Potter, and their Origins
An 11-year-old wizarding fan, Ishan Tripathi, explores the origins of the Deathly Hallows artifacts, their secrets, and a tale of the Three Brothers who dared to cheat death.
Holidays
Holidays
This wistful poem by 12-year-old Maitreyee, takes us into the much-loved holidays when we can do as we please.
My Trip to Bodh Gaya and Nalanda
My Trip to Bodh Gaya and Nalanda
Agneya Dutta Pooleery visits the Buddhist pilgrimages of Bodh Gaya and Nalanda. Go on a virtual trip with Agneya as he takes you through the ancient temples, stupas and library of the great historical sites.
Ruinsara Lake Trek: Travelogue of a 6-Year-Old Mountain Ninja
Ruinsara Lake Trek: Travelogue of a 6-Year-Old Mountain Ninja
Arin is a student of Class I. An avid traveller at his tender age, Arin set off on the exhilarating Ruinsara Lake Trek in Uttarakhand with his mother Papiya — a challenging trek for a 6-year-old. Enjoy his narrated travelogue — an adventurous journey through the alpine forests, waterfalls, river and green meadows.
5-Year-Old Arin's Love for Books and The Curious Little Bud
5-Year-Old Arin’s Love for Books and The Curious Little Bud
Arin Banerjee, five, a student of Prep 2 in a Pune school, loves to create new stories from his experiences and feelings. He expresses himself through his drawings and paintings. The Curious Little Bud, published by Blue Pencil, is a story conceptualised and narrated by Arin. Jyoti Babel dives into Arin's world and his love for books and stories.
A Visit to a Horse Farm
A Visit to a Horse Farm
Agneya gets a chance to visit a horse farm in upstate New York in Ellicottville. He gets a close look at how the horses are fed, exercised, trained and cared for. Let's go on a trip through the horse farm with Agneya.
3 Poems - Powerless, Our Universe and Death
3 Poems – Powerless, Our Universe and Death
The Symphony of My Words is a collection of poems by Krishti Khandelwal, a 12-year-old little girl who started playing with ink, emotions, words and imaginations in the lockdown. LnC presents three poems from the collection.
The Fruit of Hard Work
The Fruit of Hard Work
A businessman teaches his lazy son a valuable lesson of life in a way he would never forget. A lovely short story by 10-year-old Anvesha.
Amelia's Tale
Amelia’s Tale
Our budding author Sharanya Banerjee weaves a fantasy story about a girl with magical powers, partly inspired by the Netflix Series, H2O: Just Add Water.
Time Never Comes Back
Time Never Comes Back
Can you turn back the clock and reuse the Time that has gone past? 10 year old Anvesha penned a thoughtful poem on how Time cannot be reused like soap. And created a beautiful graphic to showcase her poem. :)
My Clock
My Clock
Nine year old Anvesha loves her clock that wakes her up every morning so much so that she has penned a poem on it.
Nothing is Impossible for Super Fun Naani
Nothing is Impossible for Super Fun Naani
Super fun Naani finds nothing impossible. Yash would love to have the unstoppable Naani around him. A book review by a sixth grader.
Stricken by the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake: A Realistic Historical Short Story
Stricken by the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake: A Realistic Historical Short Story
A realistic historical short story based on the historic and devastating 1906 San Francisco Earthquake by Agneya Dutta Pooleery, a fourth grade student in Buffalo, USA.
the gurgling brook
I Want to Live All Over Again
"The rays of hope rising from the void of the dark" - Anagha Rajesh pens an ode to Nature and its limitless power to evoke in us hope, faith and joy in being alive.
Diaries from a Post-Pandemic World
Diaries from a Post-Pandemic World
Thirteen-year-old Nishtha peers into the future to visualize how life in a new university, in a new campus, among new friends will shape up in 2021. Will the post-pandemic world allow dreams to take wings?
if i took on the world
if i took on the world
A wistful poem about introspections and dreams, of fears and apprehensions, of courage and challenges and a tango with your thoughts.
My Unicorn is a Dove: Foreword by Dr. Santosh Bakaya
My Unicorn is a Dove: Foreword by Dr. Santosh Bakaya
'My Unicorn is a Dove' is the debut collection of poems, stories and drawings of Sharanya Banerjee who lives in Texas, USA with her family. Sharanya is almost 10 years old and is in fifth grade now. She won Honorable Mention at the Kappa Theta Writing Project of Lewisville ISD, Texas for her short story entry titled ‘An Adventure to Giggly Land’, which is part of this book. Author, poet and academician Santosh Bakaya writes a foreword for the book which has been released in Amazon India and Amazon Worldwide very recently.
The Unknown Heroes of New York
The Unknown Heroes of New York
Heroism lies not in strength alone but in the intention to do good and save lives. Enjoy Akash Nag's action packed story of unsung superheroes!
Luttapi (Pic: Facebook)
How I Met My Heroes
On Anagha's eighteenth birthday, her sister managed to decorate her cake with miniature models of her favourite comic heroes and sheroes. That prompted Anagha to take a trip back in time, into the world of her comic heroes - Luttappi and Kuttusan and Ramu and Shyamu and so many more.
The Teen Who Saved a Kid By Giving His Life
The Teen Who Saved a Kid By Giving His Life
A true hero is one who selflessly protects others from obstacles. Akash Nag narrates the story of a real hero who sacrifices his life to save a life.
A Man’s Dream
A Man’s Dream
From the Dead Jungle to a famous writer's nest and through a deep stream, Harish Choudhury has many an adventure. Akash Nag chronicles his dream.
The Gift of a Rainy Day
The Gift of a Rainy Day
The much awaited droplets of rain offers a moment of rejuvenation to students struggling with numerical dilemmas in a four-walled classroom.
The Day it Rained Strawberries!
The Day it Rained Strawberries!
Enjoy this fun short story by Pranati Bhat, a student of Std V, about the adventures of Advenulya and Advediti in Pinkrain of strawberries. :) This story is part of the Story Lab workshop being conducted by Ramendra Kumar.
Golu with his books, his Mommy and brother Paplu. Papa Dinosaur is visible at a distance
A Dinosaur Called Golu
Enjoy this fun short story by Ritwik Matta, a student of Std III, about the heroic acts of the bookworm and plump dinosaur Golu. This story is part of the Story Lab workshop being conducted by Ramendra Kumar.
The Emperor of Green: A Story of Determination
The Emperor of Green: A Story of Determination
Nature is all powerful, and an antidote to the ill-effects of science and technology. We need to resurrect the pristine glory of nature if we want to survive in this materialistic world. A wistful, touching poem by Anagha Rajesh.
The Room Next Door
The Room Next Door
Every room has a story to tell. This wistful poem by Anagha Rajesh, a budding poet from UAE, wonders about a room that has seen many an experience pass by it.
The Mysterious Girl
The Mysterious Girl
A ghost story written by Abhinav Das, a student of sixth grade in Irving, Texas, USA, as part of a writing workshop on crafting spooky stories with vivid details and a surprising twist in the tale.
Letter To God and Thoughts On Seasons
Letter To God and Thoughts On Seasons
LnC presents two poems by eight-and-a-half year-old Sharanya Banerjee reflecting on God, humans and nature.
The Triangle
The Triangle
“You are The Triangle, the choice is yours to make. Will you protect us, immortals and mortals, alike? Do you believe in power?" An enjoyable story by Malavika Nair for the LnC Special Edition of Ghost Stories by Children that came out of Ramendra Kumar's sessions at the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF) 2019.
A Haunted House
A Haunted House
A spooky house, a spooky school bus, a spooky school - the kids don't know where to turn and then Thomara comes up! An enjoyable ghost story by Zahra Abbas Manasawala for the LnC Special Edition of Ghost Stories by Children that came out of Ramendra Kumar's sessions at the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF) 2019.
Jaisalmer Fort is one of the largest forts in the world, also known as Golden Fortress or Sonar Quila.
A Ghost in the Sand Dune
Explore the magnificent Rajasthan, renowned for its gorgeous forts, havelis and the royal families of Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur and also the ghost town of Kuldhara. An enjoyable travelogue, with a touch of the supernatural, by Ridhanishaa for the LnC Special Edition of Ghost Stories by Children that came out of Ramendra Kumar's sessions at the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF) 2019.
Hungama in HLF with Ghost Stories by School Children
Hungama in HLF with Ghost Stories by School Children
Hyderabad Literary Festival (HLF) is one of the most popular LitFests in the country. It is held in my alma mater, the iconic Hyderabad Public School. HLF, which focussed on plenary sessions, cultural events, stage talks, poetry recitals  et al, also had a  slot earmarked  for children. Very sweetly titled Nanha Nukkad it comprised a series of events on varied themes. I conducted a workshop called ‘Spinning a Yarn’ devoted to story writing. Presenting a selection of the imaginative stories that emerged!
Everything is Good
Everything is Good
Tamchi Mingka, a student of Grade VII in Arunachal Pradesh begins his journey into poetry with this cute poem, 'Everything is Good', his first poem ever.
My Trip to Switzerland and Paris
My Trip to Switzerland and Paris
Kid's Travelogue: 7 year old Maitreyee Pujari takes you on a beautiful journey through Switzerland and Paris recounting her delightful and fun experiences.
Are we Soul-less?
Are we Soul-less?
If the world's population 200 years ago was just 1/7th of the current population, where did all these 6 billion new souls come from? Ishika seeks an answer.
Against All Odds by Ramendra Kumar
Miracles Do Happen: Against All Odds Book Review
As the FIFA World Cup 2018 fever grips football fans across the world, Ramendra Kumar's novel Against All Odds about a school boy Kartik who never gives up on his dream to play football although he has only one arm, catches the fascination of our young readers. Sixteen year old Ishika writes about the book she found inspiring, not only because of football but also because it is like a story next door!
Proud to be an Indian
Proud to be an Indian
Kirtana Prakash writes an inspiring poem on what makes her feel so proud about her diverse but united country India.
Rabbit and His Friends is a short story by little write Srobona Banerjee
Rabbit and His Friends
A fable about a greedy rabbit and one of his misdeeds which taught him a life lesson, written by 8-year-old Srobona.
Creative Writing Workshop with Ramendra Kumar
WordMagic: Ramendra Kumar’s Creative Writing Workshop for St Joseph’s School
Renowned author Ramendra Kumar held an engaging and interactive creative writing workshop in St Joseph’s Convent School, Rourkela where students had to write a story and share it with all participants to experience the joy of creation.
My Trip to San Antonio TX
My Trip to San Antonio TX
A vacation to the exciting San Antonio in Texas left 8-year-old Srobona Banerjee mesmerized. In her travelogue she takes you through the marine life in Sea World, the beautiful Riverwalk, the thrilling natural caverns and more!
Pangong Lake
My Magnificent Trip Through Mesmerising Ladakh
This place is truly paradise on Earth. The water is so clear that I can see the lake bed. This lake is situated at a very high altitude of 14,000 feet. Eleven-year-old traveller Rounak Das takes you on a journey with him through Leh and Ladakh.
The Secret Door
The Secret Door
The Secret Door is an imaginative depiction of a child's mind where a fairy and a goblin king roam around in her fertile dreams with magic wand, casting spells.
The Twins And Their Pet Cat
The Twins And Their Pet Cat
So, with broken hearts they ‘freed’ the kitten. They were so unhappy that when their mother came in she saw both of them looking as gloomy as ever.
The squirrel loves to eat nutty things,
When the tall tree spreads its wings.
Nature: The Infinite Giver
A beautiful poem on Nature's infinite generosity by an 10-year-old creative writer looks at how Nature keeps giving and yet man keeps destroying it.
Dawn and dusk had met, signing the deal for a lifelong camaraderie
Dawn And Dusk
The most special and exciting aspect of his good time was meeting Miss Vanchana Nath, daughter of the inexplicably wealthy Naths who owned half of the shopping complexes in the state and much more.
But only Mauni knew that mourning and pity wouldn't fill her 3 year old's tummy.
Crime And Punishment
Is she nuts? She lost her son the last day and instead of being at home, she decides to admit her daughter to this same school today!
You know Nita Ma'am selected me and Ashish for the Rhyme Dance.
When Heart Probes
Talking to Mumma, asking and answering... A little girl's story
Pic by Tanusri Gururaj
Jungle Book: Don’t Miss This If You Love Adventure
It is an absolute joy and pleasure to read Jungle Book and I would recommend it to all those who love adventure and have the spirit for it.
That night was scary and spooky,
the wind was howling
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My ghost haunts the one, who caused my early death
The elephants were so weak that they could hardly stand or walk.
The Girl Who Saved The Dying Elephants
The poor elephants could only whimper in pain and tears came out from their closed eyes.
In Karnataka, we saw many paddy fields where farmers were harvesting crops.
(Pic: Karunakar Rayker, Wikimedia,  Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
My Experience Of A Train Journey
A child's experience of a long, tiring 29 hours train journey, which helped him see the scenic beauty of rural India.
He peeped in the bush. He saw a lion.
Two Very Short Stories
Two very short stories about human interactions with animals, in the wild and in the city.
Sometimes he plays with toys
My Little Brother
A little sister's poem about her toddler brother
When the train came, my brother and I were very excited.
My Trip to Lucknow
Lucknow was like a historic city. There were many palaces and old buildings. The most interesting palace was the Imambara.
Then you sight one door,
Which speaks in a voice, so sore?
To Die
You are pulled in, by an invisible force, Then you move in a course!
Watching TV is good or bad?
Watching TV
So friends, watch TV from a distance
Water
Water
Water washes over my hand
In my Universe I love my Milky Way galaxy
I Love
Creative Writing by Kids: A beautiful poem on the things that you love in this world
Rahul Dravid along with Sanjay Manjrekar released Unmukt Chand’s book “The Sky Is The Limit – My Journey To The World Cup”
The Sky Is The Limit: Unmukt Chand Is An Inspiration
I would like to share the unique specialty of Unmukt Chand's “The Sky Is The Limit” which has given me new insights about the importance of the role of mentors and coaches. Unmukt Bhaiyya received a lot of support from his mentors and coaches who invested a lot of time and hard work in shaping and making him achieve success on the cricket pitch.
New Dreams To Chase In 2014
New Dreams To Chase In 2014
"New thoughts to nurture, New steps towards future."
"The thief was nearing the tent that very minute."
An Encounter With A Thief
"I emptied all the hot water on him. He tried to run but I threw the marbles and he fell with a thud."
The beautiful Maota Lake and Kesar Kyari
Jaipur, The Pink City: A Dream Destination
Jaipur, the city of the royal Rajputs, enchants you as Archisha takes you on a tour through its majestic forts and palaces.
A small and tiny cotton plant,
More higher than the ant.
Journey of a Cotton Plant
This cute poem by a child narrates the journey of a cotton plant from seed to clothes.
Be a torch bearer
And a pathfinder.
Oh! Lord, it’s my prayer.
A Prayer
Be a torch bearer And a pathfinder. Oh! Lord, it’s my prayer.
It's deep and I know you will not understand 
But being the ‘me’ I am, I still try.
The ‘Me’ I Am
Soon I'm consumed by an ethereal light, And I am no more the ‘me’ I knew I was.
Shaktimaan is a savior who fights against all evils and tries to restore peace in the society.
Shaktimaan – Every Man’s Man
Shaktimaan is a savior who fights against all evils and tries to restore peace in the society.
Camels are so bumpy
their backs are all lumpy
Animals In The Zoo
Kids poems are cute and innocent. Read this poem about animals and what makes them special.
Suddenly, a storm came and they were forced to land on a strange island.
Journey to a Strange Island
Learning & Creativity publishes short stories by creative kids. This story is about an adventure in a strange island.
Buy 'Grandma's Bag of Stories' from Flipkart
Brave Heer
Once upon a time there was a poor child named Heer. He lived in a small town named Mosto.
And they began a new life again, deep in the forest
Missing Death By A Tiger’s Whisker
He could see Sarangi lying on the ground in a pool of blood. He was filled with anger and was about to charge towards the poachers.
My Friends
My Friends
Friends are fun to be with!
Jack made the snowman’s head and torso. William stuck its nose (a carrot) and hands (sticks)
The Talking Snowman
Christmas Special Story: "We are going to make the largest snowman in the world”
The tiger had red eyes and they were burning like torches.
The Royal Bengal Tiger And Me
Creative Writing By Kids. A kid's dream about a meeting with the Royal Bengal Tiger.
“The ghost only eats half of the body of small girls...it even changes shape...I had once seen the ghosts shadow and I nearly fainted.”
The Imaginary Ghost
“The ghost only eats half of the body of small girls...it even changes shape...I had once seen the ghosts shadow and I nearly fainted.”
Feeling obliged to be
Born in this beautiful world
Where each matter has some importance
Feeling Obliged
Feeling obliged to be One of the creations of God
My Mother
My Mother
My mother is very beautiful, and is very cheerful.
In the centre of the theatre is a well, housing the Carl Zeiss Spaceflight Master projector placed on a hydraulic lift which enables it to come up during the shows.
One Day At The Nehru Planetarium
On the last day of the summer vacations, we went to Nehru Planetarium. The Planetarium had a large, round dome shaped roof.
I would like to make a nest
Where I can rest
If I Were A Bird
I would like to make a nest Where I can rest
A Sticky Story About the Most Sticky Thing
A Sticky Story About the Most Sticky Thing
Glue is actually made from the “gluecose” of the “glueteria” (a type of bacteria). The guy who discovered it was a scientist named Muffinstine.
The Red Fort was blue in colour and it was so big.
My Big Blue Red Fort – My Dream
In my dream I saw that I had made a beautiful Red Fort with marble, cement, etc. The Red Fort was blue in colour and it was so big.
We are perhaps the only creatures in the world to be able to dream with our eyes wide open and have the ability to strive to fulfil them.
Follow Your Dreams, Not Others’
Instead, do what you desire the most so that you can truly be accomplished at something you love...don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue things you love doing and then do them well so that people can’t take their eyes off you.
Where I slide on rainbows dazzling in their hues
Where amidst the deepest sorrows, hope renews
I Do Believe
Be not afraid of dreaming Believe me, life is worth living And so, I too believe I do, I do believe
Darjeeling is incomplete without its world famous toy train
The Complete Adventures of Feluda
The stories of Feluda are very interesting and action-packed. This book is a favorite book for teenagers like reading detective and mysterious stories.
It would be a cat, 
No, it would be a dog
My Imaginary Pet
If I had an imaginary pet, it would be the smartest thing you have ever met!
Chug-a-Lug makes a lot of money and distributes it amongst the poor.
Everyone becomes happy
Superman and a Toy Train
The toy train moves down the building to the road so that Superman could help all the people he meets. They see a man shouting for help.
Newspaper reading is a personal interest or hobby but necessary to be read by everyone.
Why You Should Read The Newspaper Daily
Newspaper reading is a personal interest or hobby but necessary to be read by everyone.
Advaita Ashram in Mayavati was inaugurated in March 1899
A Little Pilgrim’s Progress: Travelogue of a 7 Year Old
The Advaita Ashram in Mayavati is more than 100 years old. It has a big garden and green hills and valleys all around. Read the travelogue...
Arvind Kejriwal
Corruption: The Disease of Society
People who have to suffer miseries because of corruption are the middle and lower middle class people.

Today’s Motivation

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“Creativity is as important now in education as literacy and we should treat it with the same status.” ― Ken Robinson