An interesting concern in contemporary children’s literature criticism is the discussion of power. Do the fictive children in children’s books, conceived and delivered by the adult author, have the ability to exercise their will and possess a voice?

Overnight, the saffron summer afternoons and evenings of dreamy stargazing tumble into a tale of grief, guilt, and pain.

This book is an incredibly informative and well-researched introductory book for understanding the construction of Islamophobia in the West and its impacts on Muslims across the globe.

The dumpster diver and the plastic smoker raised their fists. I was in the solemn, trapped

On a chilly winter morning of November 2010, I came across a story that would stamp my childhood permanently. It was the winter vacation and the school finals were just over. While playing board games at one of my friend’s, I found quite a picturesque book filled with illustrations and art. It was titled, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876).

Whether it was in the past or in the present, Jo March instilled herself in every woman. 

Irish author Paul Lynch won the 2023 Booker Prize for fiction on Sunday for his novel "Prophet Song," a dystopian work about an Ireland that descends into tyranny

When a dear friend recommended The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy, it took me one page to grow up. 

The book captures all the enjoyable experiences of travelling, and the food they ate, and provides descriptions of France's seas.

Being a woman comes to me naturally If not me, then who? I was never asked to be one I was never asked to cook

In some ways, Sharatchandra places the blame for Devdas's ensuing sorrow on his lack of courage, made all the more noticeable in comparison to Parbati's courage in breaking social norms despite the dire consequences it could have for her.

In addition to the activities, the event offered an array of distinctive stalls for festival goers, featuring sustainable and healthy products rooted in Bangladesh.

Last week, Daily Star Books interviewed Bangladeshi-Canadian writer Arif Anwar, author of The Storm (2018), and American novelist Julia Phillips, author of Disappearing Earth (2019).

Mayurpankhi’s books have the calibre to engage readers of all ages. This book is not an exception either.

On the heart of a place where heather blossoms, Dreams of scattered bodies and burnt heath Against the walls where children live

Pressed between pages Of a heavy book, a rose-– Neither flourishes nor wilts.

500 years ago, Edmund Spenser wrote a poem to celebrate a wedding taking place beside the River Thames. Each stanza ends with the refrain: “Sweet Thames, run softly till I end my song”.

Each submission, whether poem or prose, was limited to 250 words, and the first team to complete all the prompts would be crowned the winning house.

Through visualising the beautiful island nation of the Maldives and the unique environmental features of Bangladesh, the book hopes to foster an appreciation for our shared natural heritage and raise climate awareness.

The fascination with October’s magic and mystery hasn’t subdued over the centuries. And what can be more magical than falling in love in October?