A shared passion

Generations: Sumitha Renganathan was a keen Starchild contributor and now her son, Buvenraj, sends in letters week after week. Inset: Sumitha's letter

Two Starchild fans – now creative and artistic adults – recollect how sending their letters and drawings to Star2 shaped their childhood.

It runs in the family. Twenty-five years ago, Sumitha Renganathan was an avid contributor to Starchild, a weekly column catering to young readers between the ages of four and 12. The joy of seeing her letters in print inspired her to write in every week.