Atta Galatta is hosting the launch of Lakshmi's Little Bird, the first picture book by illustrator-author Sharanya Kunnath on the 28th of July at 12:30 PM. All Lakshmi wants is a bird buddy – her very own pakshi. After all, every cow has a bird. That's what her Amma says. One by one, many birds come, but they don't stay. With a skip in her step and a twinkle in her eye, Lakshmi waits… Until one day, there is a flutter of wings and a burst of laughter... A chatty, chirpy bird comes her way. Will this one stay? Will Lakshmi finally find her forever friend? Read More..

Build -A- Book is a carefully curated skill-based workshop about bookmaking. The participants will experiment together and learn how to transform ordinary household objects to repurpose them into journals and notebooks, and experiment with other materials! Saachi will be sharing all tips and tricks that she has learned and gathered over her 5 years of experience and practice with the skill. She will also be working with the participants to sharpen their observation skills and imagination to help them customise notebooks and journals to suit their needs and purpose. Read More..

*Always loved acting or wanted to give it a shot? Here's your chance to shine at our beginner-friendly theatre workshop! * Hop on our magic carpet and join us for an unforgettable ride! We'll travel through enchanted forests, soar over magic mountains, and land in a fairyland where your favourite childhood stories come to life. *Tangled Tales is a beginner-friendly theatre workshop where you can step into the stories that once held you spellbound* 🎭 *What to Expect* - Fun Games and Activities: Play and laugh with fellow participants. - Story Enactment: Bring those fam Read More..

Join us for a comprehensive and enlightening session at Atta Galatta, with author Aishwarya Jha and executive editor, Penguin Random House India, Venkatesh Karthik, as they take us over the secrets behind writing and publishing a successful debut novel. This session will cover: Turning the seed of an idea into a script; Bringing characters to life; The importance of setting; The querying process; What editors are looking for: and Troubleshooting & common pitfalls. Read More..

Enjoy a book reading and interactive session with author May Zareah. She is the author of Vodka Sambar and her second book ‘Gypsy’s Run on Wednesday’ has just been launched. Do come for an insightful session on how to get your bread, butter and biriyani, and relish a world of books!  Read More..

We will be exploring relationships using abstract collage. Colors, shapes and textures influence our emotions in very strange ways. You will also learn the visual vocabulary to express your emotions through collage. Come and join us for this zine making workshop! Keerthana Srinivasan aka Keena is an author/illustrator of a silent picture book, a memoir for adults. You can get her signed copies of the book after this session. Read More..

Four people who don't know each other are sitting side by side in the subway. They are very different from each other: Dap (a dreamy young man), Alex (a slightly older woman, very intelligent and pragmatic), Martin (an ordinary, average and shy man), and Fulugula (an Asian who is bizarre and grotesque). Apparently, it's a day like any other. As is often the case in the metro, the four characters observe each other, avoid each other's gazes, remain in their own world... But little by little, a slightly bizarre relationship takes hold. Language: French, with English subtitles Read More..

You are cordially invited to a discussion on two riveting books; the first, Moving Fingers: Writers on Writing, has contributors like Zac O’Yeah, Anjum Hasan and others talking about the art and craft of writing various genres. The second, Autumn Blossoms, is an exceptional book of stories around women by Gajra Kottary. She has also contributed to the former book, mentioned above. This discussion will include prolific authors Shinie Antony, Shabbeer Ahmed, Gajra Kottary, Zac O’Yeah and Anjum Hasan, and will be moderated by Shantanu Ray Chaudhuri. Read More..

What have you been reading? Come, discuss your latest read. Each member gets 5-7 minutes to talk about the book, theme, plot, with 2 minutes to answer any questions others might have. Special theme of the month: Japanese Literature. Read More..

Atta Galatta and Dr. Divyanshi warmly invite you to a transformative Inner Child Letter Writing Workshop called "Dear Me".  Imagine a time, when you were a kid and felt carefree and full of wonder, unburdened by the weight of the world. We all carry pieces of our childhood within us. We all are simply children with responsibilities. However, sometimes, life experiences can hold us back. Through inner child work you can uncover buried emotions and release old wounds. This Inner Child Letter Writing Workshop is designed to help you reconnect with that part of yourself, Read More..