Parenting in times of coronavirus: Activity lists, attention spans, work from home
I wake up with a more set resolve to absolutely not give in and am ready for my son! How will I survive until 31st March?
Reading
Parents play a key role in fostering children’s love of reading
Some children will learn to read more quickly than others, but all children need practice to become skilled readers. Where are you on this?
Anjali Manoj’s “Read Right Centre” Makes Kids Love Books
Children love magic and as long as they realize that there is nothing more magical than a story where anything can happen…you’ve got a reader for life,” says Anjali Manoj.
15 books to read before you are 15!
Sitting in the corner of your room, curled up and your nose buried in a book. This is the perfect way to pass your time, if you love reading. Today, most teens do not read, rather prefer being on social media and hanging out with friends. However, reading never goes out of style. For all […]
Women Writers on advice to their younger selves – Which one works for you?
Many a times when people write, they write because they want it to be read. But does that mean they always write from their heart? If I were to give advice to the younger writer in me, I would ask her to win over fear and be honest with her words. We asked women writers from all […]
Duh, Books Have ALWAYS Been A Hot Accessory…
The other day I saw a rather strange tweet. It said, with accompanying pictures to prove its point, that supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid were making books the hottest new accessory. And this only because the two were spotted carrying books with them, as they went around doing their everyday supercool supermodel stuff. Bella and […]
Seven Ways To Enrich Your Writing Vocabulary
Every emotion deserves an expression that is true and precise. Many a times, we fall short of words while communicating. No matter how clear we are with the thoughts inside, it calls for the right word to come out. Also, for a writer, it is essential to have a good writing vocabulary. So, we heard […]
How The Community Library Project Is Bridging The Knowledge Divide
Near the metro station of Sikanderpur in Gurugram, through the rustic lanes, the white wall of the Community Library stands out. Shubha Bahl, along with her team, manages this beautiful centre that acts as a lighthouse for children. The Community Project Library (TCLP) offers a platform for children to participate and learn. They engage and empower […]
In Remote Meghalaya, Kids Find Solace In Library A Teacher Started
Jemimah Marak is raising funds to buy a minivan so that she can transport children to and from her library in the disturbed region of the Garo Hills in Meghalaya. Marak quit her job as a school teacher to start The 100 Story House, a rustic children’s library, last year. Being an insurgency-ridden part of […]
The Joy of Second-Hand Books and the Feel Good Reads
The smell of books and the sound of the page turning makes any book lover get on their toes and trace it. The feel of a book and especially when it is old runs a chill down their spine; they will look for special editions, getting happy by seeing little notes and messages on the […]
