Online registration for this play session is closed. Booking on-the-spot is available on a first-come-first-serve basis. 

Age group: 8 - 12 years
Date & Time: March 1st, Saturday @ 10:30am
Location: Saptaparni, Hyderabad 
Session duration: 45 minutes
Session price: ₹750

Mehar loves books, art and colours and wants to make her own comic book one day with her best friend Ananya. But her mom wants her to swim like her elder sister Saanvi and win competitions and medals. 
Dive into Mehar’s colourful world as she works hard to make her dreams come true! 

Arti Sonthalia is a children’s author. She completed her writing credentials from Oxford University (London) and studied young adult fiction from London School of Journalism. She has also done a workshop with Robert Mckee on story writing and a workshop with Faber Academy.

Sonthalia started her journey with “Chicken Soup For the Soul” books and continued to the children’s genre. Her debut children’s book, Big Bully And M-me was nominated for the Crystal Kite Asia award. Her other books, Hungry to Read has touched many hearts and has inspired even the reluctant readers to read. Her book, Best Friends Forever has won the FICCI year of the book award in January 2020. Her book Hungry To Play had been shortlisted for the Neev book awards 2020. Her book Read Write Race released in July 2022 and has won the FICCI year of the book award 2023. Her book Simi Stands Tall has been appreciated and loved by all. Sonthalia’s latest book Mehar’s World of Colours has just been released in 2024 and has been nominated for the PVLF award. 

Tickets Policy: No Refunds, No Reschedules, No Cancellations, No Exchanges

All workshop bookings for the Festival of Play are final. We do not offer refunds, reschedules, cancellations, or exchanges for any reason. This policy helps us maintain the quality and integrity of the workshops and ensures a seamless experience for all attendees. Thank you for your understanding.