
Author Yesha Gambhir Mirza launched her debut children’s book, Secret of the Pickled Dream, at Crowne Plaza, Okhla, with an event that was as magical as the story itself. Published by Simon & Schuster India in collaboration with The Sunflower Seeds, the book marks Simon & Schuster’s first children’s title in India and has already become an Amazon Bestseller in Hot New Releases. The first in a six-part Shanti and Amani series, the book follows Amani, a gadget-loving girl who meets her great-grandmother Shanti in a dream. Through pickle-making, Amani learns that the greatest treasures aren’t bought-they are made, shared, and felt. The story bridges the wisdom of the past with the curiosity of the present. Guests walked a red-carpet welcome into a world brought alive with giant book illustrations, a cover-inspired photo booth, and mini fortune martabans on tables revealing secret quotes from the story. A live pickling station echoed the book’s heart, while aam panna mocktails and Indian-flavoured chocolate truffles added to the sensory experience. Neil Jarial Sharma, celebrated storyteller and founder of Magic of Books, read from the book, filling the room with nostalgia. A candid, extempore panel followed, where speakers reflected that one doesn’t need to be a literary expert to write a story that connects-sometimes, the simplest words are the most profound. The panel featured Priyanka Pachpande, acclaimed illustrator and visual artist. Zafrin Chowdhary, Chief of Communications, Advocacy & Partnerships, UNICEF India. Preeti Chaturvedi, publishing veteran and founder of The Sunflower Seeds. Yesha Gambhir Mirza, the Author With music, storytelling, and community, the event brought together a guest list ranging from UNICEF to international and Indian schools.
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