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An initiative of Red River and Indian Novels Collective

Hummingbirds are distinguished by their dazzling colours, diminutive size, and speedy flight, the only birds that can fly backwards, upside down, sideways, and hover in mid-air. Sighting a hummingbird also signals that challenging times are over and healing can begin. These little birds are also a sign of hope and spiritual significance. They are also critically endangered species, facing the prospect of extinction due to climate change.

Since publishing poetry is considered perhaps the most adventurous or perilous creative journey, curating a poetry series in the name of hummingbirds literally and metaphorically affirms our faith in the commitment and belief in the power of small to achieve the impossible.

Inspired by Wangari Maathai, the Kenyan activist and the first woman Nobel Peace Prize winner from Africa, who pioneered Green Belt Movement, and a great believer in the power of hummingbirds, we believe that our Hummingbirds Chapbook Series, a joint initiative of Red River and Indian Novels Collective, will energise poets and poetry lovers to come together and help create a republic of imagination.

The cover pages of the series are adorned with the artworks of celebrated artist Sudhir Patwardhan.

Poet, writer, translator and editor Priya Sarukkai Chabria’s thirteen books include five poetry collections, three SFF novels & short stories, translations from Classical Tamil & literary nonfiction. Founding Editor, Poetry at Sangam. Priya works with Sanskrit aesthetics and Tamil Sangam poetics. On the Advisory Council of G100, India, and WrICE Writers Immersion and Cultural Exchange, Australia. www.priyasarukkaichabria.com