Ritu Hemnani is an author, journalist, educator, and motivational speaker who hopes for every child to see themselves in the pages of a book and know that their stories matter.

Ritu is passionate about promoting diversity and empathy through writing stories for the South China Morning Post. Her children’s book, GOPE AND MEERA – A MIGRATION STORY, was published in 2017, and her debut middle-grade novel in verse, LION OF THE SKY, was published by HarperCollins in 2024.

Ritu shares the seeds of her writing journey and the inspiration behind her deep dive into her own family history in her 2019 TEDx Talk, An Inheritance Worth Sharing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-GelCkt-t4 You can find her at her Website: www.rituhemnani.com

Poetry Writing Workshop:

Join us for the Poetry Writing Workshop, a dynamic and creative space where young poets can express themselves and explore the power of words to initiate positive change in the world. This workshop is designed for children and tweens who are passionate about poetry and want to make their voices heard!

Delve into contemporary topics like social justice, environmental issues, and community empowerment. Discover how your poetry can address real-world problems and inspire action.