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The Journal

Essays, dispatches, and *literary updates*.

Reflections on the craft of writing for young minds, behind-the-scenes research for historical narratives, and official announcements from the desk of Tanu Sharma.

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Published Books

150+

School Visits

2

Decades of Craft

Close-up of vintage leather-bound research archives and handwritten notebooks on a rustic wooden desk, warm natural window light, shallow depth of field, 35mm editorial photography.
Close-up of vintage leather-bound research archives and handwritten notebooks on a rustic wooden desk, warm natural window light, shallow depth of field, 35mm editorial photography.
A classic mechanical typewriter resting on a light oak table next to a stack of textured paper, soft morning light filtering through a window, rich muted tones, 35mm.
A classic mechanical typewriter resting on a light oak table next to a stack of textured paper, soft morning light filtering through a window, rich muted tones, 35mm.
An open paper journal displaying elegant cursive handwriting, paired with a ceramic mug on a weathered wooden surface, warm soft lighting, shallow depth of field.
An open paper journal displaying elegant cursive handwriting, paired with a ceramic mug on a weathered wooden surface, warm soft lighting, shallow depth of field.
Notebook

Recent essays & dispatches

On Researching Forgotten Archives

Writing Without Condescension

Announcing the Autumn Tour

A deep dive into the historical records and dusty manuscripts that inspired the setting of my latest middle-grade novel.

Why we must treat young adult readers with intellectual respect, offering them complex narratives that challenge and inspire.

Dates and details for my upcoming public school visits, library readings, and literary festival appearances across the country.

Wide panoramic view of a sunlit home library with floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelves filled with books, a comfortable reading chair in the corner, soft natural light, 35mm.
Wide panoramic view of a sunlit home library with floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelves filled with books, a comfortable reading chair in the corner, soft natural light, 35mm.
— The Studio

A glimpse inside the writer's studio in New Delhi, where natural light and historical archives shape stories for the next generation.

Candid medium portrait of a female author speaking warmly to an engaged audience of teenagers in a modern school library, natural window light, soft focus background.
Candid medium portrait of a female author speaking warmly to an engaged audience of teenagers in a modern school library, natural window light, soft focus background.
Calendar

Upcoming speaking engagements

Tanu regularly visits schools, libraries, and literary festivals globally to discuss the importance of intellectual curiosity in youth literature.

• Oct 14 • New Delhi
• Nov 02 • Mumbai
• Nov 18 • Bangalore

Keynote: The Power of Youth Literacy

Reading & Dialogue: The Archive

Panel: Crafting Complex YA Narratives

Opening address at the National Education Summit on engaging older teens with complex historical narratives.

A special public reading and interactive Q&A session for students and parents at the City Central Library.

Discussing character development and intellectual depth in young adult fiction with fellow novelists.

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