The book launch of Shilpi Chakraborty’s Khola Mone Rong Beronge was graced by eminent personalities like Sovandeb Chattopadhyay (Minister), Anupam Halder (Joint Commissioner of Revenue, Govt. Of West Bengal), Panchali Munsi (Joint Commissioner of Revenue, Govt. Of West Bengal), Kushal Chowdhury (Trustee Dakshineswar), Dibakar Chakraborty (Artist), Amar Sen (Hand Sadiographer)and others.

The book deals with the effects of smartphones on kids. Kids in today’s times have become addicted to smartphones. As a result of this addiction, they are harming their eyesight and their health in general. The book highlights the negative impacts of smartphones on kids’ lives.

Sohosranghsu Patra was felicitated at the event. The kid’s eye power increased during the lockdown. He had to study via the online mode and hence this problem began. As a result, the kid wants to stay away from mobile phones.

The author said at the event, “I have been thinking of writing something for the kids for some time. I wanted to write something that touched their heart. I have been seeing kids in today’s times. It seemed like they were getting trapped somewhere. They were not able to express themselves. One of the major reasons is the rise of smartphones. Hence, I came up with this book”.

The book is priced at Rs 150.

Priyanka Dutta