‘Trevor Noah: Born a Crime’ – the memoir has recently seen an adaptation meant for young kids to accommodate easy reading for young middle-grade readers.
Gender Series by Katha: Sowing the right seeds when minds are fertile
Katha’s ingenious “Gender series” is a series of 5 adorable picture books that emphasize one aspect of gender inequality each.
Book Review: Amar Chitra Katha’s ‘Women Path-Breakers:Stories of Success & Strength’
‘Women Path-Breakers: Stories of Success & Strenght’ is a curated selection of the life and times of 7 iconic women from India, who lived ordinary lives until they just decided to be extraordinary, beginning with stories of women from the early 19th century.
‘All of Me’ by Venita Coelho: A History and Mystery Blender
‘All of Me’ by Venita Coelho is mysterious and funny with characters that hold their own throughout the narrative.
The One Thing Every Mom Needs To Know: The Swiss Army Knife Parenting Book
The ONE Thing Every Mom Needs To Know is synthesized, distilled wisdom from 30 experts across the globe.
‘The Forest Of Enchantments’ Is A Tale Of Sita’s Depth and Courage: Author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
The Forest of Enchantments reinterprets character to focus on how the women respond and show their autonomy within the limits of what the situation allows.
Book Review: The Dog Who Saved The World by Ross Welford
The Dog Who Saved The World is a mix of miracles, magic, adventure, science fiction, friendship, hope, stupidity, disappointment – all in one rollercoaster ride!
Teaching Tales Learning Trails: The Book For Everyone Who Has A Stake In Education
Teaching Tales Learning Trails illuminates the complex world of pedagogy, putting the meta-analysis of several studies on learning into everyday teaching.
‘A Chair For My Mother’: When every drop makes an ocean
A chair for my mother is a meaningful short story with useful ideas to teach children about saving money, sharing and living together in harmony.
Book Review: Enid Blyton’s Summertime Stories by Hachette
From picnics in the sunshine to daring outdoor adventures, Enid Blyton brings the excitement and magic of summertime in her unique style. Written in simple language and easy flow, Enid Blyton’s Summertime Stories is great for emerging readers- perfect for classroom reading or bedtime read-aloud stories alike!
Book Review: ‘You Are Awesome: Find Your Confidence and Dare to be Brilliant at (Almost) Anything’ by Mathew Syed
While schools and academics focus on “skill-acquisition for the future”, about two-thirds of the kids today will end up in jobs that don’t even exist today. “You Are Awesome” addresses some of the quandaries of the adolescent mind directly and empathically.
Neel On Wheels by Duckbill teaches the difference between sympathy and empathy
Neel on Wheels is a great medium to teach children about interactions with differently-abled people and bring out the difference between sympathy and empathy.