"Books and doors are the same thing. You open them, and you go through into another world." Jeanette Winterson
Books stimulate our imagination, helping us to visualise scenes and characters. This is especially beneficial for children, as it can help to develop their creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Reading also exposes children to different writing styles, which can help them improve their writing.
On 9 November 2024, the students of classes 4-6 attended the Bookaroo Literature Festival at Sunder Nursery, where they participated in engaging storytelling sessions and took part in creative craft activities.
Bookaroo is a festival that endeavours to make books come alive through interactions between children and authors, illustrators and storytellers through workshops, discussions, and performances. A travelling festival, the flagship edition of Bookaroo is held in Delhi every November. Since its launch in 2008, it has completed 38 editions across 16 cities in India. Over 1,100 speakers from 18 countries have been a part of the festival so far. The festival includes a variety of activities like book readings, interactive sessions, and creative workshops, aiming to inspire the next generation of readers and writers.
The students of The Indian School – Second Shift had the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a vibrant literary environment at the festival as they had a chance to meet popular authors, illustrators, and storytellers.
A literary session with Bijal Vachharajani was both fun and insightful, especially with her background in storytelling and engaging with young minds. The students not only got the chance to connect with her through the story ‘When Fairyland lost its Magic’ but also express themselves creatively by drawing their favourite cartoon characters.
Bahar Dutt, award-winning environment journalist unveiled her book ‘Planet Protectors’ which is filled with inspiring stories about wildlife conservation, combating climate change, and other environmental issues. Her effort to weave storytelling with important environmental messages effectively prompted the students to connect with the world around them and understand the importance of taking care of the planet.
Students also ran into their beloved character Gruffalo, one of the most popular creations of British author Julia Donaldson, known for her engaging children's books.
For the students, attending Bookaroo was a memorable experience that not only promoted reading but also sparked creativity and encouraged critical thinking. The festival was indeed interactive and fun, making literature accessible and exciting for the younger generation.
They can’t wait to attend it next year!
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