Manipur, Nov. 17 -- Two books, 'Crafting The Word', which is a collection of writings by women writers from Manipur and 'The Many That I Am', a similar work from Nagaland were launched in Imphal today during a function held at Imphal Peace Museum, Nambol.

'Crafting The Word' is a collection of short stories, poems, essays and art illustrations contributed by 26 women writers and one women illustrator from Manipur. The book is edited by Thingnam Anjulika Samom.

Interacting with the media on the sidelines of the book launch, Anjulika said that the book reflected how the women writers view from their lens the status and position of women in their own society.

She further opined the work is significant as it is being published by an intern...