This podcast is a curation of poetry written by children in workshops that were part of the Hum Hindustani research project. The poems in this episode are about Liberty. The writers describe their idea of freedom through metaphors drawn from their lived experiences. The commentary examines their use of metaphors from the natural world and how these remind us that freedom is also about connections, and that freedom cannot exist for one without existing for all. The episode features a response to the poems by award-winning children’s writer, Anushka Ravishankar.

About the Guest
Anushka Ravishankar is a writer of children’s books who often writes poems which make children laugh and introduces them to the joy of words and sounds. Some of her award-winning titles include: Alphabets are Amazing Animals
Excuse Me, Is this India?
Moin and the Monster
Tiger on a Tree
Today is My Day

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CREDITS
The Hum Hindustani Poetry Podcast is a production of The Magic Key Centre for the Arts and Childhood.

Conceived, Written, and Hosted by
Samina Mishra

Poems read by
Aanvi, Arudra, Danyal, Haniya, Ishanvi, Labina, Lakshmi, Kashvi, Kyra, Rohan, Ronish, Samaa, Sarah, Sediqa, Ulfa

Children reading the poems mentored by
Anannya Tripathyi

Studio recordings
Amartya Ghosh, Quarter Note Studios

Music
Shireen Ghosh

Vocals
Ishaan Chintamani

Artwork
Alia Sinha

Additional Research
Rhea Kuthoore

Co-Writer
S Gautham

Hindi Translation
Tazeen Ali

Produced by
Vaaka Media

Acknowledgements
Anannya Tripathyi
Gaurav Chintamani
Priya Mathews
Shikha Sen
Simurgh Centre
TESF India
All the children who participated in the Hum Hindustani workshops and wrote the poems

Support for this podcast comes from Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.
The Hum Hindustani research project is part of TESF India.