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Apala Banerjee Author Interview

In Harmony: Saga of the Earth, you share with readers your appreciation for nature, its beauty, and the delicate balance between humans and their environment. Why was this an important poetry collection for you to share?

I wanted to share the beauty and gifts that Nature has to give. I also wanted to emphasize the importance of preservation for future generations. The natural world is in a delicate balance that should be cherished for years to come, and it is vital to spread that message.

What do you hope is one thing readers take away from your collection?

I hope my readers appreciate that the natural world is out there waiting for them, to be both admired and protected. Experiencing wildlife and planet life is part of our lives. Protecting the planet means taking small steps to make it an everyday habit. I hope that this book helps put Nature into a true perspective, inculcating a desire to be a part of something larger than ourselves.

You mention that your love of the outdoors began at an early age. Can you share with us a particularly memorable experience with nature?

I remember visiting Central Park when I was younger. I would look at the trees in awe and roll around in the soft grass, hoping the visit would never end. In the winter, the grass would be covered in delicate flurries and the spring would have the park bursting with flowers and bees. Summer meant playing in the sprinkler, and autumn, my favorite, would cover the trails in orange and gold. This was my first taste of the natural world in a bustling city.

Can readers expect to see more poetry from you soon? What are you currently working on?

As of now, I am focusing my efforts on promoting this book, but I plan on working on another poem book in the near future.

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Ever since I was a little girl, I was fascinated by the outdoors. It held all sorts of mysteries and wonders, and I would spend countless hours observing darting squirrels or sprouting pansies. I loved nature with all of my heart. I was in awe of the changing seasons, the flash of lightning, and the plants that bore produce. As I grew up, I learned about the variety of threats putting the environment in danger. Plastic pollution and habitat loss, among other issues, seemed to be eating away at the future of the planet. As the environmental degradation worsened, I felt the need to take action. Benjamin Franklin once said, “”Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” I picked up my pen and wrote my thoughts, emotions, and appreciation for the world I live in. I lost myself to the magnificence of nature, and my passion towards environmental causes and saving our world. It took shape into 30 poems and a few illustrations. I hope you enjoy Harmony: The Saga of the Earth.

All of the proceeds from the sale of the book will go towards charity for environmental protection.