Hannah Lalhlanpuii on writing When Blackbirds Fly and the art of combining personal stories with historical fiction for children

When Blackbirds Fly is a hard-hitting account of the Mizo insurgency, a dark period for that region and for our country, an account that has failed to find a place in our history textbooks. Fortunately, Hannah Lalhlanpuii has written this book which will not only educate children about the insurgency but will also keep them gripped by a book that is simply too difficult to put down. On this episode of Tell Me A Story, I ask her why she chose to write about the insurgency and I was clearly not prepared for her honest answer. She talks candidly about how the insurgency affected her family, her community, and why years later it still continues to haunt the people of Mizoram. This is an interview you simply cannot miss! Tune in NOW! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ratigirish.substack.com