The blog
An assortment of thoughts, opinions and stories
Books I’ve enjoyed, notes from my workshops, and stories about writing, dance and travel
The Pink Dress
Earlier this month, I saw posts on social media about The Pink Dress–the story of a girl who wants a pink dress and will not let anything stand in the way. I was uncomfortable…
Maya and the Robot
What a charming middle-grade book! I stumbled upon Maya and the Robot completely by accident. I was looking for something by Maya Angelou, and this one showed up. It looked interesting, so I picked…
My Name Is Khadija
Do you like your name? Have you ever thought of changing it? I know lots of people who’ve changed their names–including my grandmother–but I’ve always loved mine. I love the letter ‘V’ and I…
The Race for Rugda
The Race for Rugda by Lesley D. Biswas and Anupama Ajinkya Apte is a heartwarming story for young readers. In some ways, it’s an old-fashioned tale, one that helps us believe goodness and kindness…
Song of the Asunam
What a gorgeous book! Even though I’ve seen Song of the Asunam dozens of times on my social media feed, I had no idea what to expect because I avoid reading reviews before I…
Nami and Jhalak: Stinkypur Guardians
Nami and Jhalak: Stinkypur Guardians
The last book we will be reading at the next edition of my book club is Nami and Jhalak: Stinkypur Guardians! It’s just a few months old, and I can’t wait to share it with…
Banian Buddies
Banian Buddies has all the ingredients of a story my book clubbers will love–humour, quirky characters, and a big mission. It also provides the perfect opportunity for all kinds of discussions. Do we think…
Mercy Watson to the Rescue
Three years ago, we read Because of Winn-Dixie at my book club, and we loved it. I’ve been mulling over Mercy Watson since even before that. It’s shorter than most of the other books we read at…
The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips
The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips
I read The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips several years ago. And like most of Michael Morpurgo’s books, it’s a classic. In the cruellest, most inhuman of times, we find stories of courage and love –…
The Impossible Pet
I loved The Impossible Pet by Jane De Suza! It’s a delightful story–the perfect blend of laughter and seriousness. Here’s what we’ll do as we read it at my book club next month. An Impossible Pet…
