Champi loves juicy, fresh figs but she’s not the only one! Follow Champi and her brother on a fun-filled adventure to meet playful animals who can’t resist this tasty fruit. International Booker Prize winner Deepa Bhasthi reads Champi and the Fig Tree in English and Kannada, and shares tales from her own farm in India. A warm, engaging event for curious kids eager to learn more about animals and nature.

Supported by SALT (South Asian Literature in Translation)

ಅಂಜೂರಅಂಜೂರಯಾರಅಂಜೂರ/ Anjoora, Anjoora, Yaara Anjoora, written by Deepa Bhasthi, illustrated by Joanna Mendes, published by Pratham Books, 2024.