NIRMALA AND NORMALA

Nirmala and Normala are twins separated at birth *dramatic music*.

While one goes on to become a heroine, the other goes on to become a normal person. Yes, we know we should put 'normal' in quotes. We also know that we should issue a disclaimer that there's no such thing as normal, but really, let's talk about that later.

If you've ever sat through a movie wondering why in the world the heroine is playing with street children or why she seems so daft despite being Harvard-educated, you should listen to Nirmala's story.

As for Normala, well, we all know her, don't we?

Sowmya Rajendran (Author)
Sowmya Rajendran has written books for children across age groups, from picture books for the tiny ones to young adult fiction. Her books are on the CBSE's recommended reading list for schools. She is a columnist with the student edition of The New Indian Express and sify Movies. Sowmya's titles with Penguin include the graphic novel Nirmala & Normala and The Incredible History of India's Geography, a children's adaption of Sanjeev Sanyal's Land of the Seven Rivers. She lives in Pune.

Niveditha Subramaniam (Author)
Niveditha Subramaniam illustrates and writes picture books and young adult fiction. She lives in Chennai.