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Varsha Seshan

Book Club (Ages 7 and 8) – June 2023

May 6, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF MY BOOK CLUB.

New batches begin every alternate month.
During each edition of my book club, we have 12 online interactions (45 minutes each), during which we read excerpts from four books. Based on what we read, we build links with other activities, including listening, performing, writing and critical thinking. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
In June-July 2023, we will be reading Chitti’s Travelling Book Box (Kavitha Punniyamurthi), Manya Learns to Roar (Shruthi Rao), Fortunately, the Milk (Neil Gaiman), and Read, Write Race (Arti Sonthalia).

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Book Club (Ages 7 and 8) – June 2023

May 6, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF MY BOOK CLUB.

New batches begin every alternate month.
During each edition of my book club, we have 12 online interactions (45 minutes each), during which we read excerpts from four books. Based on what we read, we build links with other activities, including listening, performing, writing and critical thinking. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
In June-July 2023, we will be reading Chitti’s Travelling Book Box (Kavitha Punniyamurthi), Manya Learns to Roar (Shruthi Rao), Fortunately, the Milk (Neil Gaiman), and Read, Write Race (Arti Sonthalia).

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Book Club (Ages 7 and 8) – June 2023

May 6, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF MY BOOK CLUB.

New batches begin every alternate month.
During each edition of my book club, we have 12 online interactions (45 minutes each), during which we read excerpts from four books. Based on what we read, we build links with other activities, including listening, performing, writing and critical thinking. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
In June-July 2023, we will be reading Chitti’s Travelling Book Box (Kavitha Punniyamurthi), Manya Learns to Roar (Shruthi Rao), Fortunately, the Milk (Neil Gaiman), and Read, Write Race (Arti Sonthalia).

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Book Club (Ages 7 and 8) – June 2023

May 6, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF MY BOOK CLUB.

New batches begin every alternate month.
During each edition of my book club, we have 12 online interactions (45 minutes each), during which we read excerpts from four books. Based on what we read, we build links with other activities, including listening, performing, writing and critical thinking. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
In June-July 2023, we will be reading Chitti’s Travelling Book Box (Kavitha Punniyamurthi), Manya Learns to Roar (Shruthi Rao), Fortunately, the Milk (Neil Gaiman), and Read, Write Race (Arti Sonthalia).

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Book Club (Ages 7 and 8) – June 2023

May 6, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EDITION OF MY BOOK CLUB.

New batches begin every alternate month.
During each edition of my book club, we have 12 online interactions (45 minutes each), during which we read excerpts from four books. Based on what we read, we build links with other activities, including listening, performing, writing and critical thinking. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
In June-July 2023, we will be reading Chitti’s Travelling Book Box (Kavitha Punniyamurthi), Manya Learns to Roar (Shruthi Rao), Fortunately, the Milk (Neil Gaiman), and Read, Write Race (Arti Sonthalia).

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The Adventures of Tootsie Lama

March 7, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

We read The Very Glum Life of Tootoolu Toop a couple of years ago at my reading programme for ages nine and ten, and we loved it. That’s why I picked up The […]

Filed Under: Books, Children, Workshops Tagged With: book club, bookish activities, books for ages seven and eight, online reading programme, reading, review, Stuti Agarwal, The Adventures of Tootsie Lama

Dungeon Tales

March 6, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

We read Dungeon Tales II in September last year and loved it. In fact, it was everyone’s favourite read from the August-September selection, even though it competed with Paati Vs UNCLE and Frindle. So how […]

Filed Under: Books, Children, Workshops Tagged With: book club, bookish activities, books for ages nine and ten, Dungeon Tales, online reading programme, Short Stories, Venita Coelho

Ottoline and the Yellow Cat

March 5, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

I love Chris Riddell! I read Ottoline Goes to School sometime last year, but I couldn’t introduce it to my book club because it wasn’t available in India. Less than a […]

Filed Under: Books, Children, Workshops Tagged With: book club, bookish activities, books for ages seven and eight, Chris Riddell, online reading programme, Ottoline and the Yellow Cat, reading, review

A Boy Called Bat

March 4, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

What does it mean to be autistic? What exactly does the word inclusive mean? I think these are conversations we must keep having, and the earlier we have them with […]

Filed Under: Books, Children, Workshops Tagged With: A Boy Called Bat, book club, bookish activities, books for ages nine and ten, Elana K Arnold, online reading programme, reading, review

The Lizard of Oz and Other Stories

March 3, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

As a child, I adored animal stories. Dick King-Smith was a favourite, and I scoured the British Library for his books. Another favourite was the Animal Ark series – completely […]

Filed Under: Books, Children, Workshops Tagged With: book club, bookish activities, books for ages seven and eight, Khyrunnisa A, online reading programme, reading, review, Short Stories, The Lizard of Oz and Other Stories

Pinkoo Shergill: Pastry Chef

March 2, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

When the publishers sent me a review copy of Pinkoo Shergill: Pastry Chef, I devoured it. Even as I read it, I knew I wanted to introduce it to my book […]

Filed Under: Books, Children, Workshops Tagged With: book club, bookish activities, books for ages nine and ten, Chapter Book, online reading programme, Pinkoo Shergill Pastry Chef, reading, review, Vibha Batra

Read, Write, Explore (Ages 9 and 10) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join ‘Read, Write, Explore’, an online programme that 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.
In summer 2023, we will be reading Pinkoo Shergill: Pastry Chef (Vibha Batra), A Boy Called Bat (Elana K. Arnold) and Dungeon Tales (Venita Coelho).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, creative writing, online reading programme

Read, Write, Explore (Ages 9 and 10) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join ‘Read, Write, Explore’, an online programme that 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.
In summer 2023, we will be reading Pinkoo Shergill: Pastry Chef (Vibha Batra), A Boy Called Bat (Elana K. Arnold) and Dungeon Tales (Venita Coelho).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, creative writing, online reading programme

Read, Write, Explore (Ages 9 and 10) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join ‘Read, Write, Explore’, an online programme that 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.
In summer 2023, we will be reading Pinkoo Shergill: Pastry Chef (Vibha Batra), A Boy Called Bat (Elana K. Arnold) and Dungeon Tales (Venita Coelho).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, creative writing, online reading programme

Read, Write, Explore (Ages 9 and 10) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join ‘Read, Write, Explore’, an online programme that 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.
In summer 2023, we will be reading Pinkoo Shergill: Pastry Chef (Vibha Batra), A Boy Called Bat (Elana K. Arnold) and Dungeon Tales (Venita Coelho).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, creative writing, online reading programme

Read, Write, Explore (Ages 9 and 10) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join ‘Read, Write, Explore’, an online programme that 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.
In summer 2023, we will be reading Pinkoo Shergill: Pastry Chef (Vibha Batra), A Boy Called Bat (Elana K. Arnold) and Dungeon Tales (Venita Coelho).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, creative writing, online reading programme

Read, Write, Explore (Ages 9 and 10) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join ‘Read, Write, Explore’, an online programme that 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.
In summer 2023, we will be reading Pinkoo Shergill: Pastry Chef (Vibha Batra), A Boy Called Bat (Elana K. Arnold) and Dungeon Tales (Venita Coelho).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, creative writing, online reading programme

Read, Write, Explore (Ages 9 and 10) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join ‘Read, Write, Explore’, an online programme that 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.
In summer 2023, we will be reading Pinkoo Shergill: Pastry Chef (Vibha Batra), A Boy Called Bat (Elana K. Arnold) and Dungeon Tales (Venita Coelho).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, creative writing, online reading programme

Read, Write, Explore (Ages 9 and 10) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join ‘Read, Write, Explore’, an online programme that 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.
In summer 2023, we will be reading Pinkoo Shergill: Pastry Chef (Vibha Batra), A Boy Called Bat (Elana K. Arnold) and Dungeon Tales (Venita Coelho).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, creative writing, online reading programme

Read, Write, Explore (Ages 9 and 10) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join ‘Read, Write, Explore’, an online programme that 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.
In summer 2023, we will be reading Pinkoo Shergill: Pastry Chef (Vibha Batra), A Boy Called Bat (Elana K. Arnold) and Dungeon Tales (Venita Coelho).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, creative writing, online reading programme

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