Kalpna Singh-Chitnis Books

Kalpna Singh-Chitnis crafts poetry and prose that delves into the complexities of the human spirit and societal landscapes. Her literary works, celebrated across continents, explore profound themes with a distinctive lyrical quality and perceptive insight. Beyond her writing, she is a filmmaker dedicated to bringing socially conscious cinema to the global stage and fostering cultural diplomacy. Singh-Chitnis's unique voice resonates with a blend of poetic grace and intellectual depth, offering readers a deeply engaging experience.

Love Letters to Ukraine from Uyava
110 pages
4 hours of reading
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The collection features sixty-eight poignant poems reflecting on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, crafted by Indian-American poet Kalpna Singh-Chitnis. Translated into Ukrainian by Volodymyr Tymchuk, these poems were largely composed and translated in just eight weeks, capturing the urgency of wartime emotions. The work aims to foster empathy and understanding, inviting readers to connect with Ukraine's deep yearning for love, peace, and freedom amidst turmoil.
Trespassing My Ancestral Lands
104 pages
4 hours of reading
Exploring the immigrant experience and the loss of native identity, this poetic journey traverses emotional landscapes and cultural history. Kalpna Singh-Chitnis weaves themes of grief, love's duality, war's impact, and life's cycles into a rich tapestry that merges personal and universal narratives. The work invites readers to engage deeply, fostering introspection and understanding. With its emotional depth and cultural relevance, it promises to leave a lasting impact, showcasing the author's poetic mastery.
Oxygen
"Oxygen: Parables of the Pandemic" edited by Kalpna Singh-Chitnis, published by River Paw Press (USA), contains sixty-two pandemic poems by forty-five international poets.

Love Letters to Ukraine from Uyava

Trespassing My Ancestral Lands

Oxygen