Bhavana Vyas Vipparthi is a mother to a talkative three year old and a furry four year old. She loves to tell all sorts of stories and draws pictures to keep sane. We got her to talk to us about the One Day, One Story for 2018, her mixed media illustrated picture book, A Cloud of Trash.
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Why did you choose this particular style for "A Cloud of Trash"?
I have always liked working with mixed media. The story "A Cloud of Trash" lent itself beautifully to this medium. The impact of a huge cloud of garbage hanging over her head could only be brought about if it was, in fact, real garbage.
Have you always been environmentally conscious - would you share any particular changes you've made in your life/ lifestyle?
Garbage and managing our own waste has always been a subject close to my heart. I have worked on designing home composters in design school, and have always segregated, composted and recycled/ upcycled as much as possible.
What would you like kids to "take home" from the book?
If the book can start a conversation about waste and how we can each look after our surroundings, I think it is already on the right track. Instilling a sense of awareness of the problem is the first step.
What would a sequel to "A Cloud of Trash" be like? :)
Maybe Cheekoo can go on a holiday to a big city and see a giant cloud of trash handing over everyone in the sky.
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What's been your experience of One Day, One Story?
This is my first time with this event. I am eagerly looking forward to being a part of it.
Aaaaand you can come, watch Bhavana tell us the story of "A Cloud of Trash" this Saturday at Cubbon Park!
Why did you choose this particular style for "A Cloud of Trash"?
I have always liked working with mixed media. The story "A Cloud of Trash" lent itself beautifully to this medium. The impact of a huge cloud of garbage hanging over her head could only be brought about if it was, in fact, real garbage.
Have you always been environmentally conscious - would you share any particular changes you've made in your life/ lifestyle?
Garbage and managing our own waste has always been a subject close to my heart. I have worked on designing home composters in design school, and have always segregated, composted and recycled/ upcycled as much as possible.
What would you like kids to "take home" from the book?
If the book can start a conversation about waste and how we can each look after our surroundings, I think it is already on the right track. Instilling a sense of awareness of the problem is the first step.
What would a sequel to "A Cloud of Trash" be like? :)
Maybe Cheekoo can go on a holiday to a big city and see a giant cloud of trash handing over everyone in the sky.
What's been your experience of One Day, One Story?
This is my first time with this event. I am eagerly looking forward to being a part of it.
Aaaaand you can come, watch Bhavana tell us the story of "A Cloud of Trash" this Saturday at Cubbon Park!