ALT The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Gautam Bhatia Author Next to it is this text: For a donation of ₹5,000 to the Free Libraries Network, I will name a character in my next novel after you or a person of your choice. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT I am presently working on a sequel to The Sentence, which will be finished by the end of he year. It will feature a cast of new as well as recurring characters, and one of the new characters can be named after the donor or someone of their choice. Bio of the artist: Gautam Bhatia is the science fiction writer, editor, and reviewer. He is the author of the SF duology, The Wall and The Horizon, and the stand-alone novel, The Sentence. He is the co-ordinating editor of Strange Horizons, a Hugo-award winning magazine of fantasy and science fiction. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/

ALT FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Jerry Pinto Poet, author, teacher Next to it is this text: I will give you detailed feedback and edit notes on your book-length manuscript if you donate INR 50,000 to the Free Libraries Network. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT I will take one month to read your manuscript and give you with detailed notes via email (no calls, please). I will read these on a first-come-first-served basis. That is, if you are the first donor, you get your feedback after one month, the second donor will get feedback after two months, and so on. Jerry Pinto is by his own description, a poet. His first book of poems, Asylum, was published in 2004. He has also co-edited the poetry anthology Confronting Love. His non-fiction books include Surviving Women, Helen: The Life and Times of an H Bomb, and Leela: A Portrait (with Leela Naidu). He also co-edited the essay collections Bombay Meri Jaan: Writings on Mumbai, and Reflected in Water: Writings on Goa. His novels include Murder in Mahim, the multiple award-winning Em and the Big Hoom, and, most recently, The Education of Yuri. Below that, a QR Code, and words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/

ALT FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Arundhathi Subramaniam Poet and writer Next to it is this text: I am offering you and nine others an online conversation around writing on the life of a spiritual seeker for a donation of INR 3000 each to FLN. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT We will have a deep conversation around writing on the life of the spiritual seeker — the challenges and possible ways to navigate those. This will be via online video chat, with up to 10 participants, for around 90 minutes on a Saturday in April. Bio of the artist: Arundhathi Subramaniam is a poet and a writer on the sacred. She has been active over the years as poetry editor, anthologist, literary and performing arts critic and curator. Author of fourteen books of poetry and prose, her recent work includes the acclaimed sacred poetry anthology, ‘Wild Women: Seekers, Protagonists and Goddesses in Sacred Indian Poetry;’ a book of essays on contemporary women on sacred journeys, ‘Women Who Wear Only Themselves;’ and a poetry collection, ‘Love Without a Story.’ Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/

ALT FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Meera Ganapathi Writer, editor Next to it is this text: I will send you a print copy of my zine, ‘A reminder to pay the electricity bill,’ if you donate at least INR 500 to the Free Libraries Network. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT 'A reminder to pay the electricity bill' is a collection of poetry and prose created to collect funds for covid relief in the thick of the second wave of the pandemic. The zine is written by me and illustrated by Harshita Borah. Bio of the artist: Meera Ganapathi is a former advertising professional, and the founder and editor of the literary and arts publication, The Soup. She has written various books for children, like, ‘The Girl Who Could Not Stop Laughing,’ ‘Uma vs Upma,’ ‘A friend for Poochi,’ and ‘Paati vs UNCLE,’ which was published by Puffin India in 2022. Her poems and short stories have appeared in several anthologies, including, ‘Cat People’ and ‘A Case of Indian Marvels - Dazzling Short Stories by India's Finest Writers.’ Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/

ALT FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Soumya Mukerji Transdisciplinary Writer, Editor, Poet Next to it is this text: For a donation of ₹3,000 to the Free Libraries Network, you get invited to a virtual Creative Cultures Salon on articulating convergent and digital cultures with words and creative imagination. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT I am offering a place of reverie, revelry and relevant discussion on writing about transdisciplinary cultures in a convergent world. This is for a cohort of up to 10 people. Bio of the artist: Soumya Mukerji is a transdisciplinary writer, editor, journalist and culturalist. Her writing and curatorial consulting converges global culture and literature, nature, arts, design and digital creativity, human experience and social issues. Over 16 years, Soumya’s work has appeared in prominent publications such as The Guardian, The Hindu Literary Review and Sunday Magazine, The Bombay Literary Magazine, NDTV and Hindustan Times. She has led independent and progressive media houses with roles such as Managing Editor of STIRworld and Deputy Editor of Platform Magazine. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/

ALT FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Sonia Faleiro Author, Founder of South Asia Speaks Next to it is this text: I will send you a signed copy of ‘The Good Girls’ or ‘How I Write’ if you donate INR 5000 to the Free Libraries Network. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT For a donation of INR 5000, I will give you a signed copy of either my book, ‘The Good Girls: An Ordinary Killing,’ or ‘How I Write,’ a collection of interviews which I edited. I will offer five copies of each book. Bio of the artist: Sonia Faleiro’s most recent book, ‘The Good Girls: An Ordinary Killing,’ was nominated for the Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize, the ALCS Gold Dagger for Non-fiction, and the Premio Inge Feltrinelli. Her previous books are ‘Beautiful Thing: Inside the Secret World of Bombay's Dance Bars,’ and ‘The Girl.’ She also edited ‘How I Write,’ a collection of interviews with major South Asian writers. Sonia also founded South Asia Speaks, a literary mentorship programme, and Artists For Change, and co-founded Deca, a global cooperative of award-winning journalists, and Books For Gaza. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/

ALT FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is an illustration of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Shiv Ramdas Writer, storyteller Next to it is this text: I will give you a personal detailed critique of any short story you want if you donate at least INR 5000 to this cause which is very dear to my heart. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT Not to toot my own horn but story critiques are something I’m pretty good at, I get asked to do them fairly frequently, which is why I almost never offer up the service in public. You should take me up on this. Bio of the artist: Shiv Ramdas is a multi-award nominated author of speculative fiction short stories and novels. In 2020 he became one of only two Indian writers to ever be nominated for a Hugo, a Nebula and an Ignyte Award in the same year. His first novel, Domechild, was India’s first mainstream cyberpunk novel. His short fiction has appeared in Slate, Strange Horizons, Fireside Fiction, Podcastle and other publications. He is a graduate of the Clarion West Writers Workshop. He was previously a radio host, and worked in journalism, advertising, and event management. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/

ALT FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Ranjini Rao Writer, Communications Professor, Food & Culture Researcher Next to it is this text: For a donation of INR 2000, I can offer a 15-minute online consultation on your writing project. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT I will do an online one-on-one private consultation with anyone who needs support on a writing project (a book, a pitch or proposal). Bio of the artist: I’m a multipotentialite: I teach communications, cook food, and write books. In a career spanning over 25 years, I’ve written six books, taught over 10,000 hours across global classrooms, hosted more than 60 writing, cooking & culture immersion workshops for individuals, schools and corporates, written over 150 articles and columns in newspapers, hosted and participated in several panel discussions, and consulted on menu planning projects for a handful of startups and cafes. I believe that the humanizing of the stories we tell, and the way we tell them based on lived experience, is crucial. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/

ALT FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Nakul Shenoy The Mind Reader. Magician & Mentalist. Author. Bibliophile. Next to it is this text: For a donation of ₹5,000 to the Free Libraries Network, I will host a special online session for you (plus up to four others) introducing the art of magic and performing some mind-blowing magic over the internet. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT I will talk about magic, why I think it’s the best hobby anyone can have — no matter their age — and also perform a few effects over the internet, direct to your home. You can also ask questions, and perhaps even learn a trick or two. Overall, this will be a meaningful and memorable never-before experience for you and your family/friends. NAKUL SHENOY is The Mind Reader — a top mystery entertainer and motivational speaker based in Bangalore. This globally-acclaimed mentalist & 10-time TEDx speaker is the author of ‘Smart Course in Magic’. A speaker of choice for Fortune 500 companies, Nakul has won an international following for his high-impact performances at coveted events across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, UK, and the USA. A compulsive reader of books and a self-proclaimed teaholic, he is @nakulshenoy on most socials. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/

ALT FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Shutapa Paul Author, Anchor, Podcaster, Media Entrepreneur Next to it is this text: If you donate INR 2,500, I will offer you or someone you’d like to gift my offer to, 1-hour of brand consultancy OR public speaking, OR writing (one-on-one) session. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT We can focus on your brand (personal or corporate), or tips and tricks of oratory and public speaking, or critique, review and build skills that will help you tackle any kind of writing needs. Online meetings on Google Meet on Saturdays, from Feb-April. Shutapa Paul is anchor, commenter, author, podcaster, and media entrepreneur. Currently, she is Founder of award-winning brand-building company Dharma Media Consultants that's won awards in multiple categories from Exchange4Media, Agency Reporter, AFAQs, and Silicon India. Shutapa was also featured in the prestigious BW 40 Under 40 (PR & Corp Comm), BW Excel Communications Personality of the Year, Social Samosa 40 Under 40, Agency Reporter 40 Under 40, and LinkedIn ‘Top Voice’. A published author with Penguin India, she also has two podcasts, 'What India Needs' and 'The Crux'. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/

ALT FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Anil Menon Critic, Editor, and Author Next to it is this text: For a donation of ₹10,000 to the Free Libraries Network, I will provide detailed editorial comments on three short stories or the first 20,000 words of a novel (either yours or that of someone you nominate). In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT Writers have great things to say, but often aren't able to transfer them onto the page. The solution is simple: a writer should be as honest as possible in their writing. It is important to have someone who can provide accurate, specific and frank feedback. Which is where I can help. ANIL MENON’s most recent work is the novel The Coincidence Plot (Simon & Schuster, 2023). It was preceded by a collection of his speculative short fiction, The Inconceivable Idea Of The Sun: Stories (Hachette, 2022). His novel Half Of What I Say (Bloomsbury, 2015) was shortlisted for the 2016 Hindu Literary Award. His stories have been translated into more than a dozen languages, including Arabic, Hebrew, Igbo, and Romanian. Anil is the chief editor of The Bombay Literary Magazine and a co-curator of the Literature component for the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival. Below that, a QR Code: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/

ALT FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Gynelle Alves Illustrator, Drawer, Writer Next to it is this text: For a donation of INR 5500, I would love you to consider a choice of personalized illustrations bright and happy in ink and watercolour for you or someone you love. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The illustrations could be a joyous illustration of your cat OR bunches of flowers to send someone you love with a personalised card drawn OR your most delicious sentimental favourite shortest recipe. (Unframed, A4 in ink and watercolour. Shipping across India included) Bio of the artist: Gynelle Alves has been an illustrator, designer, cook and writer for work. Drawer, screamer at discoes, butler and bed warmer to the furry mafia for love. She thinks books are phwoaaaarrr and libraries with shelves and shelves of them like little doors, dreams, windows, escape hatches and no talking signs are the best places in the world. And that everyone should have a favourite library. She lives in Bombay, India.. or at least that's where she currently stashes her body. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/

ALT FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Nadika Nadja A sort of writer Next to it is this text: For a donation of INR 4000, I will write a unique short story featuring you or a loved/unloved one, in a genre of your choice. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT We will talk over a video call for an hour, in which we work out broad outlines for a special, one-off short story (~ 5000 words) featuring you or anyone you wish to feature, and a very rough idea of the world the story will be set in. Once we figure out these details and you approve the draft, I’ll send you the story. Bio of the artist: A writer of sorts, story teller of a kind, a bit of a researcher and a lot of thinker of histories and peoples and places. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/

ALT FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Pervin Saket Poet, Novelist, Editor, Curator Next to it is this text: For a donation of INR 3000, you and four other donors will receive detailed feedback on a set of three poems each. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT Feedback will consist of a detailed developmental edit, including recommendations related to structure, voice, images etc. It could also include suggestions for publication in suitable journals and literary magazines. The feedback will be through email, within 2 weeks of receiving the poems. Pervin Saket was a 2024 writer-in-residence at the University of Iowa as a Fellow of the International Writing Program. She is the Poetry Editor of The Bombay Literary Magazine and the Literature Curator of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival. She was the inaugural Fellow for the Vancouver Manuscript Intensive 2021, and in the same year she was awarded the Srinivas Rayaprol Poetry Prize. Her work includes the novel 'Urmila', the poetry collection 'A Tinge of Turmeric' and a series of 10 picture books on Indian women in science and sports. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/

ALT FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Sejal Mehta Author, Editor, Writer Next to it is this text: For a donation of INR 5000, you can join an interactive two part workshop to explore tools, research and structure that goes into writing about nature/science. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT My workshop will be in April, for 5 people, over two sessions (1.5 hours joint call for the first) and 5 one-on-one (20-30min) zoom calls for the second. They will be in English. In the first session, I will take you through examples of this sort of work. In the second, I will give feedback/ direction on your work/ idea Bio of the artist: Sejal Mehta has been a writer and editor for over 20 years. She was part of teams that started Lonely Planet Magazine India, National Geographic Traveller India, Nature inFocus. She worked on the science communication and outreach for Marine Life of Mumbai. Her award-winning book, Superpowers on the Shore (Penguin Random House, 2022) navigates science through pop culture, Bollywood and humour. She is a published author for children's books and one feminist anthology (fiction). Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/

ALT FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Anjali Purohit Writer. poet, translator, painter Next to it is this text: If you donate INR 5000, you will get personalised signed copies of my book, plus you and six others will be treated to a coffee at a café in South Mumbai. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT At the Adda over coffee we will speak about poetry, translation and also read your poem to the rest of the mehfil. The Adda/Mehfil will be in April on an evening, on a weekday and at a cafe in South Mumbai. Bio of the artist: Painter, writer, poet, translator and curator, Anjali Purohit is the author of Ragi Ragini: Chronicles from Aji’s Kitchen and Go Talk to the River: The Ovis of Bahinabai Choudhari. She is the founder and curator of The Cappuccino Adda (formerly the Cappuccino Readings), an initiative working to foster a literary café culture in Mumbai and to contribute towards building a vibrant writers’ community. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/

ALT FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Aditi Rao Writer and Teacher Next to it is this text: For a donation of ₹4,000 to the Free Libraries Network, you will get access to a 6-part self-paced poetry course online on The Make Space. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The Craft of Poetry is a 6-part self-paced workshop, consisting of detailed recorded videos, readings, and writing prompts. The workshop will walk you through various elements of poetic craft, including image, metaphor, sound, and the use of visual elements in poetry. You will have access to all of the course materials, as well as a discussion board and chat with others who have signed up for the course. Aditi has published two full-length collections of poetry, The Fingers Remember (Yoda Press, 2014), and A Kind of Freedom Song (Yoda Press, 2019). Her work has won The Hedgebrook Residency, the Akademie Schloss Solitude Fellowship, the Sangam House Residency, the Srinivas Rayaprol Prize for Poetry, the Toto Funds the Arts Creative Writing Award, the Muse India Young Writer Award, and others. Aditi runs the Nomad Eco-Retreat. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/

ALT FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Anindita Ghose Author Next to it is this text: For a donation of INR 10,000, I offer a one-on-one video call on tools to finishing your first novel and querying publishers. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.

ALT This 40-minute video call is for those who have started on their first fiction manuscript and are feeling stuck. We could discuss concerns around your characters' refusal to follow your plans, or strategies for your writing routine. You could also gift this conversation to a friend. Bio of the artist: Anindita Ghose is an author, journalist and editor based in Bombay. Her debut novel ‘The Illuminated’ was published in India in 2021 and subsequently in the U.K, and is a bestseller. Anindita is the former editor of Mint Lounge, has a master’s degree in arts journalism from Columbia University, and her writing continues to be published in national and international publications. In 2019, she was awarded the Hawthornden Writing Fellowship (Scotland). You can follow her work at aninditaghose.com. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/

ALT FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency.

ALT The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.