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Varsha Seshan

Because of Winn-Dixie

July 4, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Kate DiCamillo’s Because of Winn-Dixie has been on my list of books to read for a l-o-n-g time. Yet, I didn’t get around to reading it until I thought of introducing it […]

Filed Under: Books, Children, Workshops Tagged With: Because of Winn-Dixie, book club, bookish activities, books for ages nine and ten, Kate DiCamillo, online reading programme, online workshops for children, reading

Read, Write, Explore – August 2023 (WEEKEND BATCH)

July 3, 2023 by Varsha Seshan

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF READ, WRITE, EXPLORE. 

New batches begin every alternate month.
‘Read, Write, Explore’ is a programme for ages nine and ten, which combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the eight online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. We will also explore a little creative writing based on the books we read.

During this edition, we will be reading A Flamingo in the Garden (Deepak Dalal), Because of Winn-Dixie (Kate DiCamillo) and Moin and the Monster (Anushka Ravishankar).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, online reading programme, online workshops for children

Read, Write, Explore – August 2023 (WEEKEND BATCH)

July 3, 2023 by Varsha Seshan

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF READ, WRITE, EXPLORE. 

New batches begin every alternate month.
‘Read, Write, Explore’ is a programme for ages nine and ten, which combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the eight online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. We will also explore a little creative writing based on the books we read.

During this edition, we will be reading A Flamingo in the Garden (Deepak Dalal), Because of Winn-Dixie (Kate DiCamillo) and Moin and the Monster (Anushka Ravishankar).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, online reading programme, online workshops for children

Read, Write, Explore – August 2023 (WEEKEND BATCH)

July 3, 2023 by Varsha Seshan

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF READ, WRITE, EXPLORE. 

New batches begin every alternate month.
‘Read, Write, Explore’ is a programme for ages nine and ten, which combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the eight online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. We will also explore a little creative writing based on the books we read.

During this edition, we will be reading A Flamingo in the Garden (Deepak Dalal), Because of Winn-Dixie (Kate DiCamillo) and Moin and the Monster (Anushka Ravishankar).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, online reading programme, online workshops for children

Read, Write, Explore – August 2023 (WEEKEND BATCH)

July 3, 2023 by Varsha Seshan

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF READ, WRITE, EXPLORE. 

New batches begin every alternate month.
‘Read, Write, Explore’ is a programme for ages nine and ten, which combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the eight online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. We will also explore a little creative writing based on the books we read.

During this edition, we will be reading A Flamingo in the Garden (Deepak Dalal), Because of Winn-Dixie (Kate DiCamillo) and Moin and the Monster (Anushka Ravishankar).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, online reading programme, online workshops for children

Read, Write, Explore – August 2023 (WEEKEND BATCH)

July 3, 2023 by Varsha Seshan

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF READ, WRITE, EXPLORE. 

New batches begin every alternate month.
‘Read, Write, Explore’ is a programme for ages nine and ten, which combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the eight online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. We will also explore a little creative writing based on the books we read.

During this edition, we will be reading A Flamingo in the Garden (Deepak Dalal), Because of Winn-Dixie (Kate DiCamillo) and Moin and the Monster (Anushka Ravishankar).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, online reading programme, online workshops for children

Read, Write, Explore – August 2023 (WEEKEND BATCH)

July 3, 2023 by Varsha Seshan

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF READ, WRITE, EXPLORE. 

New batches begin every alternate month.
‘Read, Write, Explore’ is a programme for ages nine and ten, which combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the eight online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. We will also explore a little creative writing based on the books we read.

During this edition, we will be reading A Flamingo in the Garden (Deepak Dalal), Because of Winn-Dixie (Kate DiCamillo) and Moin and the Monster (Anushka Ravishankar).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, online reading programme, online workshops for children

Read, Write, Explore – August 2023 (WEEKEND BATCH)

July 3, 2023 by Varsha Seshan

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF READ, WRITE, EXPLORE. 

New batches begin every alternate month.
‘Read, Write, Explore’ is a programme for ages nine and ten, which combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the eight online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. We will also explore a little creative writing based on the books we read.

During this edition, we will be reading A Flamingo in the Garden (Deepak Dalal), Because of Winn-Dixie (Kate DiCamillo) and Moin and the Monster (Anushka Ravishankar).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, online reading programme, online workshops for children

Read, Write, Explore – August 2023 (WEEKEND BATCH)

July 3, 2023 by Varsha Seshan

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF READ, WRITE, EXPLORE. 

New batches begin every alternate month.
‘Read, Write, Explore’ is a programme for ages nine and ten, which combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the eight online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. We will also explore a little creative writing based on the books we read.

During this edition, we will be reading A Flamingo in the Garden (Deepak Dalal), Because of Winn-Dixie (Kate DiCamillo) and Moin and the Monster (Anushka Ravishankar).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, online reading programme, online workshops for children

Art Workshop with Kripa

June 16, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Each time a new writing programme begins, I feel it whizzes by. Twelve weeks are nearly over, and here we are, after our last guest session of the programme, an […]

Filed Under: Workshops Tagged With: art workshop, guest session, Kripa, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children

Read, Write, Explore – June 2023 WEEKEND BATCH!

May 14, 2023 by Varsha Seshan

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF READ, WRITE, EXPLORE. 

New batches begin every alternate month.
‘Read, Write, Explore’ is an online programme for ages nine and ten, which combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the eight online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. At least two of the eight classes will be devoted to creative writing.

During this edition, we will be reading Munni Monster (Madhurima Vidyarthi), Journey to Jo’Burg (Beverley Naidoo) and a book of mine, The Prophecy of Rasphora.
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, online reading programme, online workshops for children

Read, Write, Explore – June 2023 WEEKEND BATCH!

May 14, 2023 by Varsha Seshan

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF READ, WRITE, EXPLORE. 

New batches begin every alternate month.
‘Read, Write, Explore’ is an online programme for ages nine and ten, which combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the eight online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. At least two of the eight classes will be devoted to creative writing.

During this edition, we will be reading Munni Monster (Madhurima Vidyarthi), Journey to Jo’Burg (Beverley Naidoo) and a book of mine, The Prophecy of Rasphora.
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, online reading programme, online workshops for children

Read, Write, Explore – June 2023 WEEKEND BATCH!

May 14, 2023 by Varsha Seshan

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF READ, WRITE, EXPLORE. 

New batches begin every alternate month.
‘Read, Write, Explore’ is an online programme for ages nine and ten, which combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the eight online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. At least two of the eight classes will be devoted to creative writing.

During this edition, we will be reading Munni Monster (Madhurima Vidyarthi), Journey to Jo’Burg (Beverley Naidoo) and a book of mine, The Prophecy of Rasphora.
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, online reading programme, online workshops for children

Read, Write, Explore – June 2023 WEEKEND BATCH!

May 14, 2023 by Varsha Seshan

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF READ, WRITE, EXPLORE. 

New batches begin every alternate month.
‘Read, Write, Explore’ is an online programme for ages nine and ten, which combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the eight online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. At least two of the eight classes will be devoted to creative writing.

During this edition, we will be reading Munni Monster (Madhurima Vidyarthi), Journey to Jo’Burg (Beverley Naidoo) and a book of mine, The Prophecy of Rasphora.
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, online reading programme, online workshops for children

Read, Write, Explore – June 2023 WEEKEND BATCH!

May 14, 2023 by Varsha Seshan

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF READ, WRITE, EXPLORE. 

New batches begin every alternate month.
‘Read, Write, Explore’ is an online programme for ages nine and ten, which combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the eight online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. At least two of the eight classes will be devoted to creative writing.

During this edition, we will be reading Munni Monster (Madhurima Vidyarthi), Journey to Jo’Burg (Beverley Naidoo) and a book of mine, The Prophecy of Rasphora.
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, online reading programme, online workshops for children

Read, Write, Explore – June 2023 WEEKEND BATCH!

May 14, 2023 by Varsha Seshan

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF READ, WRITE, EXPLORE. 

New batches begin every alternate month.
‘Read, Write, Explore’ is an online programme for ages nine and ten, which combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the eight online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. At least two of the eight classes will be devoted to creative writing.

During this edition, we will be reading Munni Monster (Madhurima Vidyarthi), Journey to Jo’Burg (Beverley Naidoo) and a book of mine, The Prophecy of Rasphora.
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, online reading programme, online workshops for children

Read, Write, Explore – June 2023 WEEKEND BATCH!

May 14, 2023 by Varsha Seshan

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF READ, WRITE, EXPLORE. 

New batches begin every alternate month.
‘Read, Write, Explore’ is an online programme for ages nine and ten, which combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the eight online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. At least two of the eight classes will be devoted to creative writing.

During this edition, we will be reading Munni Monster (Madhurima Vidyarthi), Journey to Jo’Burg (Beverley Naidoo) and a book of mine, The Prophecy of Rasphora.
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, online reading programme, online workshops for children

Read, Write, Explore – June 2023 WEEKEND BATCH!

May 14, 2023 by Varsha Seshan

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF READ, WRITE, EXPLORE. 

New batches begin every alternate month.
‘Read, Write, Explore’ is an online programme for ages nine and ten, which combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the eight online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. At least two of the eight classes will be devoted to creative writing.

During this edition, we will be reading Munni Monster (Madhurima Vidyarthi), Journey to Jo’Burg (Beverley Naidoo) and a book of mine, The Prophecy of Rasphora.
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, online reading programme, online workshops for children

The Prophecy of Rasphora

May 13, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

It is always a little daunting to introduce a book of my own to my book club. But I’ve done so many events based on The Prophecy of Rasphora, and so […]

Filed Under: Books, Children, Workshops Tagged With: book club, bookish activities, books for ages nine and ten, online reading programme, online workshops for children, reading, The Prophecy of Rasphora, varsha seshan

Non-Boring Nonfiction

May 7, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

It is always so rewarding when a guest speaker repeats something you’ve been saying at your writing programmes for a long time! Thank you, Vaishali, for this session on non-boring […]

Filed Under: Workshops Tagged With: guest session, nonfiction workshop, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children, Vaishali Shroff

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