The 7,500-kilometre-long Indian coastline typically evokes images of intriguing marine creatures and breathtaking vistas, but for World Oceans Day (8 June), Archana Natraj explores young people’s literature on the often invisible coastal communities inhabiting it.  

Every year, winged travellers from near and far make their way to the Indian Subcontinent. Richa Chadda explores young people’s literature that captures this glorious natural spectacle, for Migratory Bird Day (11 May)