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New Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
A trip down memory lane with Agassi and his parrot friend Steffi
Khyrunnisa A is now a household name among those keenly following the Butterfingers journey or the animal stories in The Lizard of Oz . She even made a crocodile eat butter chicken for breakfast— a la Panchatantra style, according to fellow writer Shashi Tharoor. With dollops of sports and sweet fun, she sets her stories in a world where children laugh freely, feel disgusted when denied their innocent wants, and aim to play, read, explore, and develop their innate skills — innocuously yet deftly. The latest from her bouquet, Agassi and The Great Cycle Race , joins the list. And so will many more that she has lined up for release from June. TNIE spoke to the veteran writer about her books and the world of books today. Excerpts: From cricket to football, karate to now tennis — your books for children seem to hover around sports. I love sports and am a Nadal fan. Agassi and the Great Cycle Race is centred around tennis and cycling. The central character is Agassi, and the parrot that he gets along with, a vintage cycle, is Steffi. It's a kind of trip down memory lane. You have brought back the nostalgia in children's writing by focusing on the innocent pleasures of childhood. How relevant is that in today's changing milieu? In an age where parents lead the way by toting mobile phones, children tend to follow suit. So, exposure to a world where joy and leisure aren't defined by technology is needed. I write for my readers — both the young and the young at heart. There are many who want to identify with or relive the moments created in my books. Have there been attempts to adapt your books into visual media? Yes, there have been, but they didn't quite take off. However, some of my books have come out in comic format, and they hold immense potential for visual adaptation. Frankly, I love writing and am more focused on making my books connect with readers. How far do you think the naive pleasures of childhood resonate in times that may not be as naive? There is something called writing for young adults, where issues such as gender, political correctness, etc., are considered. But I don't want to get into all that. I grew up reading P G Wodehouse and Enid Blyton, and the world they portrayed reflected the child I was. So every child, too, should be shown the world of children. I like to focus on the simple pleasures of childhood. And there are still children who enjoy that, despite the complexities around them. How do you see literature today? Literature today is not just about writing; it's also about promoting what you write, and the writer is often involved in that process. There are literary festivals, which are no longer exclusive to literature alone. So, a lot has changed. But I have always enjoyed writing the most, even when I enjoyed teaching. And the moment I stopped teaching, I switched to my other love. So, it's like I do what I love — writing to connect with my readers and recreate a world of fun, sports, and a life where the child in us can still breathe easy and free.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Butterfinger's First New Flavor in 10 Years Is Finally Hitting Shelves
Butterfinger is releasing its first new candy bar flavor in 10 years. The new Salted Caramel Butterfinger is hitting shelves now and will be available through has been around for more than 100 years, and throughout the decades, the brand has seen plenty of changes. It switched ownership multiple times, underwent a recipe reformulation, and launched a range of products, including Butterfinger Crisp bars, Butterfinger ice cream, peanut butter cups, and even baking bits so you can make Butterfinger cookies or cake without the hassle of chopping. Now, seven years after Ferrero took ownership of Butterfinger, the confectionery company is switching things up by launching a new flavor of the classic candy bar. The Salted Caramel Butterfinger debuted at The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show in 2024—and it's finally hitting shelves this month. According to Ferrero, it's the first time in a decade since the bars have seen innovation. The new Butterfingers will have the same peanut butter taste fans love, but rather than a chocolate outer layer, the bar will be covered in a caramel-flavored coating. In an Instagram post shared after last year's NACS announcement, user @snackolator wrote, 'This is 100% real and I need a case immediately." Fans of the candy quickly took to the comment section to voice their excitement. 'I LOVE salted caramel and I LOVE Butterfingers, so I can't wait to try it!! Sounds like a perfect match," one person wrote. Another fan added, 'Oh, my goodness. Two of my favorite things in one! I love love love Butterfingers period, no explanation, and fight for the right to eat my kid's [Butterfingers] every Halloween. And I love caramel so this just made my whole life special." To celebrate the new crispety, crunchety, caramely candy bar, Butterfinger is collaborating with a popular Hoboken, New Jersey, bakery, The Hive, to release two new menu items. From now through the end of April, The Hive will serve a Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Cinnamon Roll made with the new Butterfinger and a Salted Caramel Butterfinger-Flavored Latte at locations in Hoboken and Jersey City. Additionally, any Butterfinger fan can try the Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Cinnamon Roll as it will be available for delivery via Goldbelly. The Salted Caramel Butterfinger bar is hitting retailer shelves nationwide now, where it will be sold through June. If you want to try the new, limited-edition flavor, you'll have to act fast—especially since we won't be sharing. We mean it, nobody better lay a finger on our Salted Caramel Butterfinger. Read the original article on ALLRECIPES
