Nikhil and Jay: Flying High with Chitra Soundar

Teachers and pupils, join our free online event!

This event is recommended for pupils aged 5 to 8 (KS1 to lower KS2/ P2 to 4).

During the event, pupils will have the opportunity to:

• Hear Chitra read an extract from one of the Nikhil and Jay books
• Watch a clip from the BBC series
• Take part in interactive fun, including polls and sharing their ideas in the chatbox
• Ask Chitra about what it's like to be a published author in our live Q&A

We hope you can join us!

About the author

Chitra Soundar is celebrated as a writer and storyteller for children. Born in Chennai, she has written over 60 books, including Pattan’s Pumpkin (illustrated by Frané Lessac) for Otter-Barry Books, and the Nikhil and Jay series, illustrated by Soofiya: Nikhil and Jay Save the Day, Nikhil and Jay – The Star Birthday and Nikhil and Jay – Off to India. The series is inspired by Chitra’s nephews and their real experiences within their dual-heritage family. Chitra divides her time between London and Chennai, India.

About the Nikhil and Jay series, as seen on BBC CBeebies

Chitra Soundar's books feature brothers Nikhil and Jay, two Indian/British dual heritage brothers– and Max the Cat – who love to find out new things, join clubs and make stuff. They enjoy getting involved with lots of things at home and in the community and playing together. A perfect series for early readers.

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Whether you are joining from a classroom or from home, everyone is very welcome! If you are registering a child who is home-educated, please state 'home education' when prompted for a school name.

If you are unable to join live, please continue to register using the form below. In your confirmation email, you will receive a link to the recording. You will have the option to join the live Zoom webinar or the livestreamed recording on YouTube.

If you have any other questions, please contact connecting.stories@literacytrust.org.uk