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Everybody right now

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Today I want to tell you a happy story. I recently had an author visit at J. B. Petit School for “The Story Circle”. The kids were really happy with the reading, and two days later at their PTM, their parents could come pick up signed copies of it. Now I’ll be honest. I didn’t know whether I should go. Like, how many kids would remember? How many parents would? I’ve done the whole stalls selling books before for “The First Storyteller” and “Believe” before, and the result has been depressing. But I underestimated myself. These young girls, literally dozens of them, all gave their parents strict instructions to buy the book. The kids who came for the PTM rushed in almost as soon as they stepped into the school to check whether my book was available. Their parents told me how much they had gushed about me when they were home. They were getting calls in front of me where their kids were repeating my name to them. I told a girl that if I became famous, then my signed copy would be worth a lot later. She folded her arms and said she would never sell it. It’s a big turnaround for someone who had thought he would never be able to write again. For someone who believed he would never find his audience. The audience finds you if you keep trying. So I hope you do. Love. . . . . #thestorycirclebyvg #varungwalani #authorvisit #hope #nevergiveup #bookstagram #books #childrensbooks #children #love #indianauthors #indianauthorsofinstagram (at J. B. Petit High School for Girls) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzSRF9OF9t4/?igshid=1kw8ptb6xrw6e

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An incredible, enthusiastic session at Mount Litera International School where we spoke on the nature of inspiration, writing, and the imagery that books create will keep me going for the whole week! . . . . . . . . #bookstagram #book #bookreading #instagram_kids #thestorycirclebyvg #kids #authorsofinstagram #author #authorlife #authorvisit (at Mount Litera School International) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxcw3tVJX3w/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16gyp9w1kfzd2

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Was extremely happy to be a conduct a creative writing workshop at NEXT School, Mulund! Great interaction, at the end of which all the kids insisted they wanted to read The Story Circle in silence. 😄 . . . . . . . . #workshop #workshoptales #thestorycirclebyvg #creative #creativewriting #creativewritingworkshop #kids #kidsreading #authorvisit (at NEXT School) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxCAvovFkR4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=y3bp0s2ptwze

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This Sunday, join me for a book reading at the Malabar Hill Club, from 5-6 pm! . . . . . . . . . . . #malabarhill #thestorycirclebyvg #authorreading #authorreadings #indianauthors #events #mumbai #mumbaievents #eventsinmumbai (at Malabar Hill Club Limited) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7Px0gFS0N/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1b6l88iqi0xro

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I had my first author talk yesterday at @giischinchwad It was a wonderful school. I was talking to about 200 students, and noticed that the girls and boys were sitting separately. That was when I decided to read out a story from “The Story Circle”, a feminist fairy tale. While I noticed the girls were far more attentive than the boys, I felt it important because they were the ones that I was speaking to, the ones that needed to hear it. Everyone was really happy with the session and I left with my heart full. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #authorsofinstagram #author #authors #authortalk #authortalks #authorvisit #creative #audience #feminism #feminist #thestorycirclebyvg (at Global Indian International School (GIIS), Chinchwad, Pune) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwuXZ_vFTia/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1b0dsmx9pdnyh

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My class (and book launch) after I’ve asked a question. Get The Story Circle yourself and find out what they’re asking about! . . . . . . . . . #adorable #adorablekids #adorablechildren #bookstagram #book #authorsofinstagram #indian #indianauthors #indianauthorsofinstagram #indianbooks #indianbookstagram #indianbookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BwmqAzJFBaQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pxc7575qvxli

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A map that a student of mine drew as companion piece to his story- a story about five warring kings. #gameofthrones has nothing on this. . . . . . . . . #gameofthronesmemes #creative #creativewriting #fantasyfiction #fantasy https://www.instagram.com/p/BwUp0CVlGxK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11h49btlrxccu

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Me reminding a student of mine (who also formed the basis for one of the stories) to believe in herself. (Get The Story Circle now, and find your own self-belief!) . . . . . . . . . . . #indianauthors #indianauthor #indianauthorsofinstagram #thestorycirclebyvg #childrensbook #childrensbookstagram #childrenauthor #childrenbookauthor #authorsigning #authorsign #authorsignedcopy #authorsignings #motivationalquotes #motivationalposts https://www.instagram.com/p/BwFFgEvFrQI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2usrq7ci4srj

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The “About the Author” section of “The Story Circle” with a special picture. The original picture on right for reference. (The Story Circle is available now, with more cool references! Get it now!) . . . . . . . . . #childrensbooks #teacher #children #thestorycirclebyvg #bookstagram #book #books #bookrecommendations #pokemon #pokemonmemes #cartoon #cartoonnetwork #90scartoons #adorable #adorablekids #boardgames #abouttheauthor https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv9iZ37lk9j/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=78v83q3yaa22

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Varun Sir in action, educating some young’uns. (Psst...go read The Story Circle and get educated yourself) . . . . . . . . . . #booklove #childrensbooks #bookrecommendations #booklove #bookreview #thestorycirclebyvg #teacher #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #teacherstyle #teachersbook https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv4KGnIFyl4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17v34r388xr1b

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One of my kids wrote this for me and I just feel pure gratefulness. (Link to book in bio.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . #authors #adorablechildren #authorsofinstagram #bookreview #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booklove #children #childrensbooks #childrensbookstagram #childrensbookreview https://www.instagram.com/p/BvzN8G-Ffzp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19swzaermg216

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Me giving you a ten-minute pep talk. . . . . . . . . . #children #childrensbooks #thestorycirclebyvg #peptalk #peptalks #youcandoit #authorsofinstagram #authors #indianauthors #indianauthorsofinstagram #pressconference #booklaunch https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvo5069FpA-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8fatws8kl9bl

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Shall I read a story to you? (Check out the Story Circle! Link in bio.) . . . . . . . #author #authorsofinsta #authorsofinstagram #thestorycirclebyvg #bookstagram #book #books #childrensbooks #children #love #bookreading https://www.instagram.com/p/BvmTN49ltvU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1idxl4ie27ndi

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For creative writing class, two of my kids decided to add some drawing. Presenting: Toothless and Officer Judy. . . . . . . . . . #children #childrensbooks #childrendrawing #creative #creativewriting #creativechildren #toothless #toothlessthedragon #toothlessdragon #hiccup #officerjudy #officerjudyhopps #zootopia https://www.instagram.com/p/BvhItdWFBWO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=185fa2n8p9gi6