Mostly Book Talk
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Mostly Book Talk
Episode 17 - An interview with Rashmi Sirdeshpande about her new book Amazing Asia: An Encyclopedia of an Epic Continent
We talk to Rashmi Sirdeshpande about her latest book which is a beautifully illustrated by Jason Lyon. Amazing Asia is fully illustrated, large format encyclopaedia of Asia which looks at the history and diversity of the continent.
Other books by Rashmi Sirdeshpande include:
Never Show A T-Rex A Book!
Yes You Can, Cow!
Dadaji's Paintbrush
Cash: How to Earn It, Save It, Spend It, Grow It, Give It
How to Change the World
Rashmi's website is https://www.rashmisirdeshpande.com/
and she can be found on social media here
BlueSky @rashmiwriting.bsky.social
Instagram @rashmiwriting
X @RashmiWriting
Jason Lyon's website is https://www.jason-lyon.com/
and he can be found on social media here
BlueSky @jasonlyon.bsky.social
Instagram @jasonlyon_
X @jasonlyon_
Other book discussed in the episode are:
The Teenage Guide to Digital Wellbeing, by Tanya Goodin
The Amazing World of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler: Discover the wonderful worlds behind the nation's favourite picture-books, by Amanda Li, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Art Shaped - Sustainable 3D Art Projects to Kickstart Children's Creativity, by Darrell Wakelam
Graphic Novel Builder: The Illustrated Guide to Making Your Own Comics, by Edward Ross
The History of Information, by Chris Haughton