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Online Reading Programme (Ages 9 and 10) – February 2022

January 4, 2022 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS READING PROGRAMME. New batches begin every alternate month. Watch this page for updates!

My regular reading programme for ages nine and ten is back! This programme combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the 12 online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. Every two weeks, one class is devoted to creative writing.
This time’s books are – Paati Goes Viral, About Average and Flyaway Boy.

White Socks Only

December 14, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

White Socks Only is a stunning piece of literature and art, a charming book about a curious child eager to find out whether something she’s heard is true. I revisited […]

Magic Flutes

December 13, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

I love giving books away. I don’t hold with the idea that if you have too many books, you need a new shelf. But on the other hand, I do […]

November Reads

November 29, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Generally speaking, I read so little literature in translation! Just by chance, however, this month, I’ve read three books in translation. One was adapted from several Russian editions, one translated […]

A Very Naughty Dragon

November 23, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

I love Paro Anand’s books, and when I learned that she had collaborated with a nine-year-old girl to write a book, I was intrigued. As a teacher and creative writing […]

Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom

November 18, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom opens with the oracle at Delphi predicting the fall of the Titans. The future is misty and the oracle’s glasses are foggy, so she […]

The Butterfly Lion

November 6, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

I love Michael Morpurgo. And The Butterfly Lion? I’ve had it on my shelf for ever so long, hoping to share it with more readers someday. That day is nearly here! […]

Mira the Detective

November 4, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Another reading programme, another hOle book! Mira the Detective by Pavithra Sankaran is perfect for my book club in so many ways. We love detective stories, and what better than a […]

Manolita

November 2, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

In many ways, Manolita is a simple, old-fashioned tale. For a generation that’s immersed in mythology – from the retelling of Indian myths to all the popular books that have their foundation […]

Online Reading Programme (Ages 7 and 8) – Weekday Batch December 21

November 1, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS READING PROGRAMME. New batches begin every alternate month. Watch this page for updates!

Join the December edition of my online reading programme for ages seven and eight! At this programme, we have twelve online interactions, during which we read excerpts from four books. We also do activities based on reading, creative writing, and linking books to life skills. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
This time, we will read Mira the Detective, The Adventures of Mooli and the Sticker Trickster, Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom and A Very Naughty Dragon.

Online Reading Programme (Ages 7 and 8) – Weekend Batch December 21

November 1, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS READING PROGRAMME. New batches begin every alternate month. Watch this page for updates!

Join the December edition of my weekend book club for ages seven and eight! At this programme, we have eight online interactions, during which we read excerpts from four books. We also do activities based on reading, creative writing, and linking books to life skills. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
This time, we will read Mira the Detective, The Adventures of Mooli and the Sticker Trickster, Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom and A Very Naughty Dragon.

Online Reading Programme (Ages 9 and 10) – December 21

November 1, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS READING PROGRAMME. New batches begin every alternate month. Watch this page for updates!

Postbox Kashmir

October 26, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

From the moment I came across Postbox Kashmir by Divya Arya, I knew I wanted to read it. The title, the cover and the subtitle – ‘Two Lives in Letters’ […]

Reva and Prisha

October 19, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

A chapter book featuring a family that has two mothers? Yes, please! The moment I saw that Funky Rainbow had Reva and Prisha by Shals Mahajan in stock, I emailed […]

WeirDo

October 18, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

What’s the best kind of surprise? An unexpected book in the mail! Last week, I ordered books from KoolSkool and Funky Rainbow. The following day, I received a message saying […]

The Boy Who Grew Dragons

October 15, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Dragon fruit. Who hasn’t heard the name and considered the possibilities? I remember when I first came across dragon fruit at Shivaji Market. Ooh! Dragon fruit! And the way I […]

Four Workshop Anecdotes

October 7, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

So many tiny things happen during workshops! Here’s a quick roundup of things that make me smile. Whispering During one of my sessions, a child raised his hand. I quickly […]

Uncle Oscar’s Chairs From A to Z

October 6, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

It’s sometimes amazing how a book comes into your world at just the right time. A dear friend whom I don’t talk to often enough sent me Uncle Oscar’s Chairs: […]

Neha and the Nose

October 5, 2021 by Varsha Seshan 1 Comment

Why did I not read this book earlier? It’s such a fun book, so witty and well written! I love it! Neha and the Nose are teen detectives. And they’re […]

Muggie Maggie

October 2, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

I promised to write about the books that I don’t end up using at my reading programmes because they aren’t easily available – and Muggie Maggie is at the top […]