A child’s imagination knows no bounds, says writer Vaisakhan

Writer Vaishakhan is speaking at the Writers’ Meet, a part of Literary Talent Meet for Children and Youth organized at Jawahar Balabhavan, Thrissur, on Saturday as part of the platinum jubilee celebrations of the State Child Welfare Board. | Photo credit: KK NAJEEB

They may be young, but their imagination knows no bounds. Children are the greatest wonder on earth, able to absorb vast amounts of knowledge and transform their experiences into remarkable creations, noted writer Vaishakhan.

He was speaking after inaugurating the Little Writers Meet, a two-day state-level meet of young writers organized by the Kerala State Child Welfare Board at Jawahar Balabhavan in Thrissur on Saturday.

Urging the children to read and observe the world closely, Mr. Vaishakhan said that imagination grows through observation and experience. “Reading is creation,” he said, emphasizing the importance of empathy and sensitivity in writing.

He also cautioned young writers against comparing themselves to others, pointing out that every child has a different personality and unique abilities.

The gathering brings together 35 young writers from different districts of Kerala, all of whom have already written and published their own books.

The highlight of the inaugural session was the release of Andhakarathile Prakashabindu, the second book by visually impaired young writer Lakshmi Prasoon, winner of Ujjwala Balya Puraskar 2022. Mr. Vaishakhan and writer Ashokan Charuvil jointly unveiled the cover of the book.

The two-day gathering includes sessions on storytelling, language, imagination, reading and writing, along with literary discussions and a cultural evening for children. The writings and creative works produced by the participants during the camp will later be compiled and published as a book by the Council.

Published – 12 Sep 2026 19:33 IST