Children's Books Evolve with Inclusivity and Challenges

Children's books are changing a lot these days.

They now include more diverse characters and stories, like kids from different places and even queer and transgender protagonists.

Authors like Vaishali Shroff write about important topics like consent and environmental change in a way that keeps kids interested.

However, there are concerns about kids reading less because of screens and publishers being too careful about what they include.

Illustrators and librarians also play a big role in making books more engaging and accessible.

Festivals like Bookaroo help kids explore different genres and meet authors, but there are challenges like rising book costs and less leisure time.