Are There Enough Good Books for Children

There are no dearth of books being produced for children. But what about their quality? Are they the “right books”, which could fire a child’s imagination or perk up her curiosity? This session will delve into examining the quality of books available for children and examine how books are being made accessible to children. It will discuss the role of the retail trade and the effectiveness of state-sponsored library system in providing access of good books. Innovations in this area, especially new formats like e-books, apps and transmedia content, will also be discussed.