"Today a reader, tomorrow a leader." – Margaret Fuller

The D.A.V. School, Chandrasekharpur requested me to address the students and staff at a  Meet the Author Programme commemorating National Book Week 2023. It was the third time I was addressing a full assembly of the senior students of the School. More than 1000 students and all the teachers were present in the large Assembly Hall. I was very impressed by the knowledge and book reading habits of the students. The Q/A session which followed the talk went on for more than 40 minutes, I was over awed by the sheer interest that the students had in  reading and writing. It was not a surprise when the Principal told me that five of the students had published books to their credit. 

Having the rapt attention of school children is the most satisfying feeling for any speaker.  The Principal later informed me that the students were very happy with my talk and that I would be invited once again.  I was happier than that students.