In some ways, Mahalaxmi Will Go to Mysore is a difficult read when it comes to my book club. A lot of children grow up in bubbles, unaware of what it means to be poor, oblivious to privilege and prejudice. I don’t know how effective our conversations will be, but I said it even when I reviewed the book–this book is a conversation starter. It needs to find its way into school libraries and from there into children’s hands. Hoping to make a tiny beginning with my book club, although I have no idea where our discussions will lead!
Friends
Most of our friends come from similar backgrounds because we meet them at school or at one of the many classes we go to. Do you have friends who are different from you? What would you do if your friend could not come on a class trip with you?
Holidays
Since Mahalaxmi Will Go to Mysore is all about a class trip to Mysore, I’ll ask my book clubbers to tell me about a place they recently visited. I would love it if they showed me a picture (or five!) and told me about what they enjoyed most and why. Let’s see if we can write a very brief journal entry or travelogue!
Crafts Fair
Mahalaxmi has a crafts fair at her school, so we’ll have one at our book club! If the children can show me something they have made, that would be wonderful. If not, we’ll make something together–either some origami or a collage!
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