Starlet Rivals - Bollywood Academy Book Launch

*Updated 19/07/22*

There has been a phenomenal demand for this book launch with Puneet Bhandal and the Sapnay School of Dance and unfortunately this event is now sold out. Please register for our waiting list via this Eventbrite page and we will notify you via email should further tickets become available.

Harrow Libraries are delighted to welcome author Puneet Bhandal, Lantana Publishing and Sapnay School of Dance to Greenhill Library for the launch of 'Starlet Rivals' - the first Book in the 'Bollywood Academy' Series.

Starlet Rivals

12-year-old Bela has always dreamed about becoming a famous Bollywood star, and now the opportunity might finally be within her grasp. When a reality TV show gives her the chance to dance in front of the nation, she knows that she is performing for a place at the most prestigious stage school in Mumbai.

Can Bela win the Dance Starz competition to bag a place at the Bollywood Academy and move one step closer to her dreams of stardom? And will child star Monica, the most "in" girl at school, see her as a friend or a rival?

This special family event for children aged 8-14 features performances by Sapnay School of Dance along with author readings and a Q&A.

Puneet Bhandal is a former Bollywood film journalist and current owner of an Indian occasion wear boutique where her dresses are modelled by real-life stars including 'Miss England 2021'. Starlet Rivals is her debut novel.

Sapnay School of Dance is the rising star of the UK Bollywood Dance Scene teaching the best Bollywood Dance classes in London and across UK. Sapnay pioneer in unique and creative choreography through different dance styles such as Bollywood, Bhangra, Street/Hip Hop, Jazz and Contemporary.

Lantana Publishing are an award-winning children's book publisher and social enterprise with a mission to publish inclusive books by authors from under-represented groups and from around the world.

N.B. All children must be accompanied by an adult

Please book a ticket in advance for everyone from your household who will be attending the event.

Please arrive for a prompt start at 16:00 pm.

https://www.lantanapublishing.com/

Copies of Starlet Rivals will be available at the event, but if you can't wait, please visit:

https://uk.bookshop.org/a/291/9781915244000