There are events that inform, and then there are events that inspire. On 12 December 2025, the Carmel College Library became a space of inspiration as students gathered for the Book Launch and Discussion of alumna Veenita Pacheco’s book, Mother, I: The Fourth Dove, Among the Three.
Organised by the Department of English, Department of Library Science, and the Readers’ Mind Book Club, the programme was not just about releasing a book — it was about celebrating a journey from classroom reader to published author.
A Beginning Filled with Warmth
The morning opened with a welcome and invocation, creating a reflective atmosphere. The audience was introduced to the young author and her academic journey, reminding everyone that the path to authorship often begins in familiar places — libraries, lectures, and late-night thoughts.
When the book was officially released, followed by a small celebratory cake-cutting, the moment felt deeply personal. It was less like watching a guest speaker and more like celebrating one of our own.
Behind the Pages: The Writer Speaks
The highlight of the event was the interactive conversation with the author. She spoke about:
• Her inspiration for writing
• The themes explored in the book
• The challenges of completing a manuscript
• The experience of publishing at a young age
Students listened not as spectators, but as future writers imagining their own possibilities.
Questions That Sparked Ideas
The Q&A session transformed the programme into a dialogue. Questions about creativity, discipline, and writer’s block led to honest answers that demystified the writing process.
Writing, students realised, is not sudden brilliance — it is patience, observation, and persistence.
Why the Event Was Special
Meeting an alumna author made achievement feel accessible. The distance between “student” and “writer” suddenly seemed very small.
The programme encouraged:
• Interest in reading beyond academic texts
• Confidence in creative writing
• Engagement with contemporary literature
• Aspirations toward publication
A Takeaway Beyond the Book
By the end of the event, the book had certainly found readers — but more importantly, it had sparked writers.
The session left behind a quiet but powerful message:
Every reader carries a story.
Some just need the courage to write it.
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