- November 14, 2025
Sweta Sanapala Talks About Her Book “The Flag’s Whisper”
About the Author:
Sweta Sanapala is a storyteller passionate about introducing children to India’s rich heritage through imaginative, heartwarming tales. An IT professional and mother to an eight-year-old, she believes stories can bridge the past and present. The Flag’s Whisper, her debut book, is inspired by her desire to help young readers discover the meaning behind India’s national symbols and the timeless values they represent.
Exclusive interview with the author
Q: What Inspired You To Write This Book?
A: The Flag’s Whisper was inspired by my deep love for India’s heritage and a wish to help children explore our past. I wanted to make history feel alive for kids through curiosity, friendship, and time travel rather than just facts in a textbook.
Q: Can You Tell Us About The Book?
A: The Flag’s Whisper is a time-travel adventure designed to help young readers (ages 6–10) discover the history and evolution of the Indian flag — from its earliest versions to the tricolour we proudly salute today. The story transforms historical facts into a vivid, heartwarming experience — showing that every symbol on our flag carries a voice, a struggle, and a dream.
Q: What Does The Title Mean?
A: At first glance, The Flag’s Whisper suggests a flag that’s softly speaking — as if the Indian flag itself has a voice. It’s a gentle, magical idea: that if we truly listen, the flag will tell us stories from the past — of courage, sacrifice, unity, and hope.
Q: Was The Character Inspired By A Real Person?
A: Yes, the character Dhruva, the curious and compassionate leader of the group, is deeply inspired by my own son, Dhruva — not just in name, but in spirit.
Q: What Do You Think Happened To The Characters After The Book Ended?
A: I guess this whisper opened the door to another magical encounter for the characters to understand their country much better.
Q: How Long Does It Take You To Write A Book?
A: It likely took me about a year to a year and a half to bring The Flag’s Whisper to life.
Q: How Did Publishing Your First Book Change Your Process Of Writing?
A: Ive shifted from writing with instinct to writing with structure. I’ve learned to visualize every page before I write it. I understood that writing is collaboration, not isolation. Before publishing, I wrote with curiosity. After publishing, I write with clarity.
Q: What Does Success Mean To You? What Is The Definition Of Success?
A: Success is about fulfillment. It’s the quiet satisfaction that comes when something I create touches another heart, inspires a child to ask a question, or makes someone see familiar things in a new light. Success is when my son, or any child, reads my book and pauses even for a second to feel proud of the tricolour fluttering above them. It’s when curiosity replaces memorization, and history feels like home.
Q: What Did You Learn When Writing The Book?
A: I learnt how history becomes alive when told through emotion. I learnt the timeline of our India Flag. I learnt storytelling can be your form of service to the nation. I learnt to rediscovered my own childhood curiosity — through Dhruva and the gang.
This book is published by OrangeBooks Publication. All rights are reserved with the author & the publisher.
