Read, Write, Explore (Ages 9 and 10) – December 2024-January 2025
Join Read, Write, Explore, an ongoing online reading and creative writing programme for ages nine and ten!
During the twelve online interactions of each edition, we read excerpts from three books. Unlike at my book club for ages seven and eight, we devote less class time to reading aloud and more to activities and writing. Additionally, one class every two weeks focuses on creative writing. Do note that this means that even though we read excerpts in class, most of the reading happens independently!
This programme is designed for children who want just a taste of creative writing but are not (yet) excited about writing regularly. In some ways, it is the best of both worlds–the joy of reading and the fun of creative writing–without the editing and polishing that writing requires.
In December 2024 and January 2025, we will be reading Birds on the Brain (Uma Krishnaswami), Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor (Lucy Brandt) and Paati vs UNCLE (Meera Ganapathi). Click on the book titles for outlines of what we will do as we read each one.
Dates: 05 December 2024 to 28 January 2025
(There will be a Christmas break from 23 December to 5 January)
Online interactions: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:15 pm
Age-group: 9 and 10 years
Fee: ₹5,000
Early Bird Fee: ₹4,500 (valid until 15 November; books will be delivered anywhere in India)
As this is a yearlong programme, you can also register for more than one edition at a time. Contact me to find out the details of the fee.
How to register:
Payment options:
- Scan the QR code
- Pay via UPI to seshanvarsha@icici or to the number in the poster below
- Contact me at the same number if you wish to make a bank transfer (a quick disclaimer – I don’t use WhatsApp!)
Once the payment is made, please fill this form to complete your registration.
