Library Educators Workshop – Kalike, Karnataka
Perhaps the most fulfilling aspect of my work in Bookworm is that I get to share our experiences in a learning environment with other people. I was in Yadgir District in North East Karnataka doing a workshop for 50 ‘animators’ who will open library rooms in 50 Government schools and the joy of sharing books, […]
Ten years of cultivating the reading habit
Bookworm in Taleigao is a charitable trust managed by trustees Dr Lucio Fernandes, Dr Fernando Noronha and Dagmar Peres da Silva that supports reading and spreads the love for books. It has three major areas of focus – the Library, Libraries in Schools and the Mobile Outreach Program. The library and resource centre is stocked […]
Theatre on the Beach
Written by Alia Imagine you are standing on the beach, the sea at your back, your feet anchored in smooth sand. Imagine you are with a group of people who are not quite strangers. Easy warmth exists between you all, a camaraderie. As the sea rises, you all climb into a boat and sail away […]
Actors speak out…
A theatrical production is only as good as it’s Director. The Bookworm team who are exploring theatre and poetry this year as part of our professional development goals had the opportunity to jump on stage amidst all other on-going work and put on a show for some of the most erudite and discerning of audiences. […]
My first month with Bookworm
Written by Prerana It’s been one month since I’ve been a part of Bookworm, and honestly it’s one of the most remarkable experiences I’ve had so far. I remember the afternoons I used to spend procrastinating and lazing around, whiling away my time like the lazy log I sometimes am, but Bookworm changed all of […]
Review of Dear Mrs. Naidu by Mathangi Subramaniam
Written by Aishwarya When it comes to attaining a quality education, so many of us are privileged to even be a part of the race, crouched and ready for the whistle to blow. Hitherto, there are far too many who don’t have the same privilege. They may have the grit and maybe even the capacity […]
Mukand and Riaz- Play at St. Thomas Boys Primary School, Aldona
Written by Alia Ever since the CLCE conference, Nina Sabnani’s words and images had permeated the Bookworm Library like friendly spirits, popping up from the shelves at odd moments. So when St. Thomas Boys Primary School said they wanted us to contribute to their “Independence Day” program with something, Nina’s book ‘Mukund and Riaz‘ seemed […]
The beef about Burger
“Burger”, our first Konkani story Read Aloud at Bookworm. A very private in-house reading session guided by Siddhi and Padma, Don Bosco College of Social Work interns. Unbeknownst to them, they are playing a wonderful role in immersing us with Konkani. As both of them sit together to figure out a session plan or read […]
New at library
Written by Alia Over the years, Bookworm’s resources have been expanding gently to encompass a small, but wonderfully eclectic collection of books for mature readers. We are currently in the process of expanding this collection further, and are looking for recommendations, ideas, and most importantly, for readers! Parallel to this, we are involved in an […]
Space and place matters
Worming our way to mature students and readers is our Library Coordinator Alia Sinha’s goal of 2015. Our argument for this proposed new trail is multi fold, but critical to the basis is that for those of us living between the pages of novels and textbooks and other less dangerous texts, is that young people […]