Constitution of India for Children (Paperback)  | Released: 25 Jan 2020

Every 26th January, people gather on New Delhi's Rajpath amidst a colourful jamboree of fluttering flags, marching soldiers and dancing children. What is celebrated on this day is at the heart of our democracy-the magnificent Constitution of India.The document didn't only lay down the law but united India with a vision that took two years, eleven months and seventeen days to realise. Subhadra Sen Gupta captures the many momentous occasions in Indian history that led to its making in The Constitution of India for Children. Populated with facts and dotted with cheerful illustrations, this book provides answers to innumerable questions asked over the years.Which language is our Constitution written in?Were women a part of the team that drafted the Constitution?Why do political parties have symbols next to their names?What is the official language of India?An essential handbook for every student and denizen of India, here is a compendium of knowledge that serves as an insightful introduction to the most important document of Independent India.About the Author: Subhadra Sen Gupta (Author) Subhadra Sen Gupta has written over forty books for children because she thinks they are the best readers in the world. She writes about history, loves cooking up mystery, ghost and adventure stories and dreams up comic books. She was awarded the Bal Sahitya Puraskar by the Sahitya Akademi in 2014. Tapas Guha (Illustrator) Tapas Guha is an illustrator who has worked with all the leading publishers. He loves drawing comics and illustrating children's books. His vivid images have delighted children for many years. A master at recreating the past, Tapas has worked on many books about history with Subhadra.