Let's Use Our Words: Speak Smarter, Write Stronger

Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan & Isha Nagar

ISBN 10: 9369892389 / ISBN 13: 9789369892389

Published by HarperCollins Publishers, 2025

About this Item

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is really a large matter--it is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug. --Mark Twain Words matter more than ever these days, whether published in books, newspapers or magazines, or even within X's 280-character limit. They matter in hasty texts and hurried goodbyes, as much as in meaningful conversations over cups of coffee. Words are powerful. When used accurately and organized efficiently, using proper grammatical structures, they create meaning. Words impart knowledge. Words then inspire. Part poetry, part prose, part vocabulary list, part literary text and part activity guide, this book is a fun way to learn how to use words effectively and correctly. Let's learn to read, write, speak and tell stories. Let's use our words!

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Let's Use Our Words: Speak Smarter, Write Stronger
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9369892389
• ISBN 13: 9789369892389
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is really a large matter--it is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug. --Mark Twain

Words matter more than ever these days, whether published in books, newspapers or magazines, or even within X's 280-character limit. They matter in hasty texts and hurried goodbyes, as much as in meaningful conversations over cups of coffee.

Words are powerful. When used accurately and organized efficiently, using proper grammatical structures, they create meaning. Words impart knowledge. Words then inspire.

Part poetry, part prose, part vocabulary list, part literary text and part activity guide, this book is a fun way to learn how to use words effectively and correctly. Let's learn to read, write, speak and tell stories.

Let's use our words!

About the Author

Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan is a children's author, poet, editor, and voice-over talent. She is also a former non-profit development professional who spent two decades as an advocate and fundraiser for persons with disabilities. Shobha has recorded voice-work for documentaries, educational programs, journalistic initiatives, and audio books. She has published children's books in India and the United States, including A Pie Surprise and Other Stories (DC/Mango Books), the award-winning Indi-Alphabet (Mango and Marigold), How Many Lines in a Limerick? (Clear Fork Publishing/Spork) and Prince With a Paintbrush:The Story of Raja Ravi Varma (Red Panda/Westland). Shobha's work has been anthologized by Tulika Books, Solstice, and Skipping Stones. Essays and reviews have been published in India Currents, Bizworld and Scroll.in.