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Talking With Savie Karnel at the Young Readers' Club
Ever since the books 'The Nameless God' and 'Laxmi Panda, Netaji's Youngest Spy' appeared in our conversations at the Young Readers'...

TalkingCircles
Feb 10, 20257 min read


Reading @ Book Clubs and The Magic of Collaborative Learning
There is a lot of magic that happens when a sense of camaraderie sets in. Talking Circles came into existence with the objective of...

lakshmimitter
Jan 31, 20254 min read


Laxmi Panda, Netaji's Youngest Spy
Savie Karnel's second book- an inspiring story of grit, determination and courage. Source: Amazon Having read her first book, The...

TalkingCircles
Jan 28, 20252 min read


Should Shoppers Pay For Carry Bags?
The teens @ the Young Writers' Club, had an interesting case to consider. A consumer suit against BATA, a popular shoe company in India....

TalkingCircles
Jan 28, 20255 min read


Is Starbucks' decision to reverse its free restroom use policy, justified?
Debate at the Young Writers' Club that led the teens to explore social aspects, government's responsibility to provide public restrooms,...

TalkingCircles
Jan 22, 20254 min read


On Our Way To The "Readers' Cuisine" :)
What began as a vocabulary building activity led to the creation of an imaginary restaurant! Imagination is more important than...

TalkingCircles
Jan 16, 20252 min read


Writing Programs for Children
Regular practice is the key to honing one's writing skills. Making time for it and being disciplined about it is a hard task. Worse,...

TalkingCircles
Jan 9, 20251 min read


A Children's Book Club is More Than About Reading..
It is about special friendships too! As the zoom meeting gets started, the waiting room quickly fills up with young readers. Everyone is...

TalkingCircles
Jan 8, 20253 min read


Online Book Clubs For Children
The Young Readers' Club strives to bring young readers together thus making reading a social activity instead of a solitary one!

TalkingCircles
Jan 7, 20252 min read


Natural Diamonds or Lab Grown Diamonds? Debate @ The Young Writers' Club
A news article on two TATA companies in the diamond industry competing for market share caught our attention. What began as a debate,...

TalkingCircles
Jan 7, 20254 min read


Top 8 Reasons Why Writing Every Week is a Game-Changer for Children, Tweens, and Teens
Writing is more than just putting words on a page; it’s a powerful tool that can shape young lives in meaningful ways. Encouraging...

TalkingCircles
Dec 31, 20243 min read


A Day Spent As an Elephant Care Giver
Now is the season of giving. We see people around slowing winding down for the year end, celebrating the spirit of Christmas. The readers...

TalkingCircles
Dec 25, 20244 min read


From Fiction to Non-Fiction: How Books Let You Travel the World Through Words
When we tried creating our own magical setting in response to a photograph at the Young Readers' Club

TalkingCircles
Dec 18, 20244 min read


Why does the setting matter for a good story?
Every great story begins with a world that readers can fully dive into. The setting isn’t just a backdrop; it acts as an essential...

TalkingCircles
Dec 17, 20243 min read


A Phenomenal Victory in the World of Chess...Gukesh Dommaraju
A victory that gave us a lot to think about. Tweens at the Young Writers' Club Jr. program, contemplated about what winning and losing...

TalkingCircles
Dec 16, 20243 min read


How Can Reading Programs Foster Collaborative Learning in Children
Reading programs are essential in education, but their ability to promote collaborative learning is often overlooked. These programs can...

TalkingCircles
Dec 12, 20243 min read


Reading to Time Travel Back in Time
This marvellous book is yet another promising read from the Songs of Freedom Series. This book enabled me to travel back to 1915, Chota...

TalkingCircles
Dec 4, 20243 min read


Chattering Creatures: Talking Animals in Children's Literature
How do the tweens perceive this writing approach? Do they believe that it is a deception of reality? A discussion at the Young Writers'...

TalkingCircles
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Reading as a getaway...
10 minutes a day is all it takes to reap the benefits of reading for pleasure and yet many children don't do it. Why is that? "No time to...

TalkingCircles
Nov 29, 20242 min read


From Folk Tales to #Bookstagram: How Has Children's Literature Changed Our Reading Habits?
Many of us might have grown up listening to our teachers, grandparents and parents telling us stories while we ate or simply to keep us...

TalkingCircles
Nov 21, 20245 min read
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