Upasna Kakroo Discusses Creative Work and Cultural Storytelling Initiatives

Upasna Kakroo, a writer and CEO of the nonprofit Peerbagh, leads initiatives promoting reading and storytelling. She serves as managing editor of Bento, a children's print magazine focused on South Asian themes, and co-hosts the podcast Zubaani. Kakroo is developing a young adult novel set in 1947 Srinagar, Kashmir, exploring themes of education and resistance. Her creative practice draws from personal experiences, cultural heritage, and historical research, emphasizing the importance of diverse narratives in contemporary storytelling.