Today, Ms.
Khyrunnisa A, author of the comic series “Butterfingers,” came on a very special surprise visit for some of our fourth and fifth-grade students. It was really wonderful to see students’ faces
light up when they heard the news – especially our Indian students since Butterfingers is quite
popular here. Her Butterfingers
character first appeared in Tinkle, famed Indian magazine, in 1996. The author recently cast this beloved
character in the starring role of her first novel, and is set to come out with
her second book of the series this coming June.
Butterfingers is
a likeable 13 year-old boy who is extremely clumsy. In fact, he has inherited the nickname of Butterfingers
since everything slips through his hands.
His friends regularly appear in the comics as well, bringing with them their
own special personalities to entertain readers. In the novel, titled "Howzzat Butterfingers," the main character proves once again that he very much deserves his nickname - this time in the context of cricket, a sport loved by most of India.
The author shared
strategies with students on how to come up with writing ideas (basing things on
real events, keeping a journal…), got students thinking about their own
possible futures as authors, and read from her book. At the end, there was a question and answer
session, and Ms. Khyrunnisa signed autographs for students. We hope to have her back again!
Related links to the novel "Howzzat Butterfingers" and Tinkle magazine:
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