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An assortment of thoughts, opinions and stories
Books I’ve enjoyed, notes from my workshops, and stories about writing, dance and travel
Storytelling at Friends Library, Pune
Storytelling at Friends Library, Pune
When I conducted a reading workshop at Friends Library, many parents came to me and asked me to do something for younger children. Finally, here is a storytelling workshop for the littler ones. Venue: Friends…
Storytelling Photographs
Here are a couple of photographs from my storytelling session at The Cultural Centre. Looking forward to my next workshop!
To Kill a Mockingbird
Atticus, Atticus … How I love you! Who says that you are not a good parent? To Kill a Mockingbird is moving, painful and joyful. It fills my heart with the goodness and stupidity of…
Storytelling at The Cultural Centre, Pune
Storytelling at The Cultural Centre, Pune
What better place to tell stories than in the silence of a place surrounded by nature? The Cultural Centre Pune is ideal. I had a truly enjoyable session with five children from three different countries. In…
Storytelling with Varsha at The Cultural Centre, Pune!
Storytelling with Varsha at The Cultural Centre, Pune!
Yesterday, I secretly did a storytelling session for a child’s birthday.We recited together, we acted together, we laughed and shouted together. It’s coming back tomorrow – at The Cultural Centre! Here’s how to get…
The Macmillan Book Review Contest on Rivokids
The Macmillan Book Review Contest on Rivokids
Why are there no reviews of Indian books for the Macmillan Book Review Contest yet? This is true for all the age-groups! Do invite children in the age-group 10-15 to review The Story-Catcher; the…
Olivia’s First Term
When I picked up Olivia’s First Term, I was more than a little sceptical. The book was light purple, with splashes of silver on it. It did not promise to be the kind of book I would…
Storytelling with Varsha
This time, I have something coming up for younger children. If you know children between the ages of 5 and 8, tell them to join me this Saturday at The Cultural Centre Pune for a…
Day Five: Reading Workshop at JustBooks
Day Five: Reading Workshop at JustBooks
Another workshop came to an end yesterday. Lots of parents came in and asked me when I would do something like this again. Soon, I hope, soon. For now, I am filled with gladness.…
Day Four: Reading Workshop at JustBooks
Day Four: Reading Workshop at JustBooks
My reading workshops are always learning experiences. If not for those who attend mine, for me! Yesterday was a day of comics and stories. One child made a comic depicting a race to win…