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The Lit Bug Fest 2019

April 22, 2019 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

So often, I come across posts that talk about how lit fests are a waste of time for authors, and how lit fests exclude rather than include. For me, though, lit fests remain unadulterated fun. Does this have something to do with being a children’s writer, perhaps? The Lit Bug Fest, Pune’s own lit fest, […]

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The Lit Bug Fest 2018

April 22, 2018 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

The Lit Bug Fest, Pune’s own literary fest for children, was held yesterday, and I’m sure everyone who was there is still on a high. For me, just like last year, it was a delightful experience interacting with readers, talking about my books, sharing ideas, and even being interviewed by two child-journalists! The energy of […]

Filed Under: Lit Fests Tagged With: Bholu, Lit Fest, railway adventures, reading, storytelling

Reading Challenge Workshops at MIT Gurukul

January 8, 2018 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Six workshops with six different batches. Six hours of workshopping, one session after another. And it was so much fun! MIT Gurukul is using a mixed bunch of reading challenge books this year. Some children are reading Space Hop, some Creepy House, and some The Big Friendly Read.  So, beginning with Grade V, I decided […]

Filed Under: Workshops Tagged With: Bholu and the Thief, British Library, railway adventures, reading, reading challenge, storytelling, The Big Friendly Read, workshop

The Lit Bug Fest 2017

April 30, 2017 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Do you see all the red marks? That’s what I attended at the Lit Bug Fest yesterday! The first event of the day was a play written by a young girl and performed by Pushkar Rangmanch. A sweet story, performed with enthusiasm! A few months ago, I invited Leela Gour Broome to address the Writers’ […]

Filed Under: Lit Fests Tagged With: Bholu at the Level Crossing, children's fest, literary fest, reading, storytelling, The Duronto Adventure

The Lit Bug Fest

April 21, 2017 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

How many of us are familiar with Bholu the guard-elephant, mascot of the Indian Railways? Join me on an exploration of a series of railway adventures that will take us on thrilling train journeys all over India. Every story is accompanied by a unique activity – ranging from jigsaw puzzles and colouring books for young children, to […]

Filed Under: Workshops Tagged With: Bholu, railway adventures, reading, storytelling, The Story-Catcher

Weekend Workshops at Bengaluru

August 17, 2016 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

The joy of travelling is when I can mix leisure with work. Last weekend was a long weekend, and in Karnataka, it was longer still because of Varralakshmi Poojai. Many were apparently traveeling, yet, several turned up for both workshops I conducted. At Atta Galatta, Koramangala, I conducted a creative writing workshop for the age-group 9-13. It […]

Filed Under: Workshops Tagged With: Atta Galatta, creative writing, reading, storytelling, The Kids Collective

Storytelling Workshop at Palm Groves

May 17, 2016 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Activities at reading workshops - jigsaws

A group of parents got together and invited me to conduct a weeklong storytelling workshop at a housing society. Storytelling has never been more fun! Working with my own stories is a lovely experience in itself, and when the story comes with its own kit … The enjoyment reaches new levels! Here’s a group of children […]

Filed Under: Children, Workshops Tagged With: Bholu, reading, Rishi Bhardwaj, story, story-catcher, storytelling, workshop

Travel the World: A Journey through Stories

May 10, 2016 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

I’m conducting a storytelling workshop this weekend at the British Library, Pune. Overview Every culture creates its own stories: to entertain young children, to teach them, and to attempt to explain the world. Through interactive storytelling, this workshop will give young children a glimpse of different cultures, allowing them to taste a little of the world! Day One […]

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Storytelling at the British Council Library, Pune

May 25, 2015 by Varsha Seshan 2 Comments

Summer holidays are nearly over; here’s my last activity before school begins. This storytelling session is for the little ones at a venue I always love! Date: Sunday, 31 May 2015 Time: 3.00 to 4.00 pm Venue: British Council Library,Pune Overview: Stories are magical. When young children listen to stories, they develop into readers as they grow […]

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Cedar Reading Club

February 24, 2015 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

I was part of the lovely Cedar Reading Club this evening, sharing the magic of stories with seven children in the age-group 6-8. The children meet each week, read a story, talk about it, act it out … More reading clubs for children around the city would be welcome!  

Filed Under: Children, Workshops Tagged With: Cedarwood, reading, storytelling

The Story-Catcher in Gangtok

September 3, 2014 by Varsha Seshan 2 Comments

Ebbani from Rey Valley International School was the first to arrive. “Thirteen more children are coming,” she informed me. I was anxious, anxious enough to have considered (night before last) cancelling the whole thing. I had never dealt with such young children before, and the children from Rey Valley who were coming to Rachna Books […]

Filed Under: Books, Children, Writing Tagged With: catcher, reading, story, story-catcher, storytelling

Day Two: Storytelling Workshop

August 27, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

We read aloud, acted, spoke, coloured, stamped and drew. I heard two stories about a zoo, and we read a lovely story about two rabbits and a fairy princess. What a feast of stories it was! The three-day storytelling workshop had: 1. Tikki tikki tembo 2. The Witch and her Two Daughters (adapted from two […]

Filed Under: Children, Workshops Tagged With: communication, language, photo, photographs, pictures, reading, story, story-catcher, storytelling, workshop

Day One: Storytelling Workshop

August 26, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Children aged between five and eight are such an enthusiastic and energetic bunch! I enjoyed myself thoroughly telling them three more stories, one of which was “The Little Corner Shop” from The Story-Catcher. It is so heartwarming when children fall in love with a story that is your own! Coming up: Storytelling Workshop – Day […]

Filed Under: Children, Workshops Tagged With: catcher, Friends Library, library, story, story-catcher, storytelling, workshop

Photographs from Yesterday’s Workshops

August 25, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Sunday morning saw the end of my two-day workshop, Weekend with Words, at JustBooks Aundh. With Word Search, Word-Building and Word Train, we came to the end of a fun workshop! At the British Library, we had a day based on Roald Dahl! Today, we have: Storytelling Workshop Time: 11 am to noon Age-group: 5-8 […]

Filed Under: Books, Children, Workshops Tagged With: British Library, communication, English, language, photo, photographs, photos, pictures, reading, story, storytelling, workshop

Storytelling Workshop

August 24, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Important update The timing of my storytelling workshop has changed from evening to morning, thanks to the rain we have every evening. Here are the details once more: Dates: 25th and 26th August, 2014 Time: 11 am to noonAge-group: 5-8 years Venue: Friends Library, Salunke Vihar Road, Pune Registration fee: Rs 350 Sorry for the […]

Filed Under: Children, Workshops Tagged With: story, storytelling, workshop

Two Workshops Yesterday!

August 24, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Here are some of the photographs from yesterday’s workshops! Weekend with Words by Varsha Seshan at JustBooks Aundh Storytelling with Varsha at Friends Library Mark the next ones! JustBooks, Aundh: The second session of Weekend with Words is today at 10:30 am British Library: The second session of Read Something New! is today at 3 […]

Filed Under: Children, Workshops Tagged With: British Library, communication, photographs, phtos, pictures, story, storytelling, workshop

Workshops Ahead

August 14, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Here is what my next two weekends look like! Workshop Details Weekend with Words: Age-group: 9-12 Registration Fee: Rs. 500 Read Something New! Age-group: 8-12 Registration fee: Rs. 1,200 for members; Rs. 2,200 for non-members (complimentary six-month gold membership with each registration) Storytelling with Varsha: Postponed from 15th August 2014 to 23rd August 2014 Age-group: […]

Filed Under: Children, Workshops Tagged With: British Library, communication, JustBooks, language, story, storytelling, workshop

Storytelling on Independence Day

August 5, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

I’m conducting a free storytelling session on Independence Day! Venue: Friends Library, Salunke Vihar Road, Pune Time: 6 pm to 7 pm Age-group: 5-8 years

Filed Under: Children, Workshops Tagged With: story, storytelling, workshop

Storytelling with Varsha – Tomorrow!

June 19, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Here are some pictures from the past. See you tomorrow! Storytelling with Varsha Age-group: 5-8 years Venue: Friends Library, Salunke Vihar Road Registration Fee: Rs. 350 Date: 20th June, 2014 (Friday) Time: 6 pm to 7 pm

Filed Under: Children, Workshops Tagged With: story, storytelling, workshop

Storytelling at Friends Library, Pune

June 11, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

When I conducted a reading workshop at Friends Library, many parents came to me and asked me to do something for younger children. Finally, here is a storytelling workshop for the littler ones. Venue: Friends Library, Salunke Vihar Road, Pune Date: 20th June, 2014 (Friday) Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fee: Rs. 350

Filed Under: Children, Workshops Tagged With: story, storytelling, workshop

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