Children's Literary Events & Activities
Bond Over Bindings (BOB) - An Exclusive Children's Bookstore and Learning Studio
We run interactive children's literary events where kids meet authors, join bilingual storytelling, and take part in hands-on art, drama, and STEAM activities.
Pricing Guide
60-Min Storytelling & Author Sessions
Core Experience
- Duration: 60 to 90 minutes of engagement.
- Format: Interactive read-alouds, author meet-and-greets, or shadow/hand puppetry.
- Hosts: Led by published children's authors or certified storytellers.
- Setting: Informal floor seating on cushions and rugs within the bookstore.
Activities
- Engagement: Includes Q&A, voice modulation, and sing-alongs.
- Add-ons: Basic engagement elements like worksheets or coloring sheets.
- Parent Access: Space allows parents to accompany the child at no extra cost.
2-Hour Guided STEM & Art Workshops
Workshop Specifics
- Duration: 90 to 120 minutes of focused activity.
- Themes: Options include STEM (building cars/machines), Cultural Art (Warli, Madhubani), or Festival Crafts.
- Materials: All-inclusive usage of paints, glue guns, motors, sensory bins, and canvas (no BYO required).
Expert Guidance & Output
- Trainers: Step-by-step instruction by subject matter experts (artists/engineers).
- Takeaway: Child brings home a completed physical project (e.g., working toy car, painted canvas).
- Recognition: Includes participation stickers or mini-certificates.
2-5 Day Skill Mastery Camps
Program Structure
- Commitment: Multi-day formats (2-day weekends or 5-day summer weeks).
- Hours: Total of 4 to 12 hours of contact time with a structured curriculum.
- Batch Size: Small groups (typically capped at 10-15) for individual attention.
Premium Inclusions
- Mentorship: Direct learning from industry professionals (e.g., comic book artists).
- Kit: Professional-grade resources (sketchbooks, fine liners) retained by the student.
- Outcome: Certificate of Completion and a final portfolio piece.
Family Festival Pass with Book Inclusion
Event Access
- Scope: Entry to special literary festivals with back-to-back author lineups.
- Group Size: Covers entry for a standard family unit (e.g., 1 Child + 2 Adults).
- Duration: Half-day or Full-day access to all festival zones.
Bundled Value
- Merchandise: Includes one complimentary children's paperback book.
- Zones: Access to storytelling corners, art walls, and signing tables.
- Atmosphere: Community fair vibe with micro-events and photo ops.
About Children's Literary Events & Activities
Stories That Feel Like Home
At Bond Over Bindings, I see books as more than pages - they’re a world where kids laugh, create, and discover. Our studio in Jakkur is always buzzing with energy, filled with kids, authors, artists, and families who love stories as much as I do.
What Happens Here
- No boring lectures. We’re all about learning by doing. Kids join in, ask questions, get messy, and find their own way to connect with stories.
- Every event is built around a story, whether it’s our weekly 'Storyspace @ BOB' or one of the hundred events we run each year. I team up with Kathalaya International Academy for storytelling that’s never just reading - it’s performance, play, and discovery.
Events & Activities
- Meet the faces behind the books at our interactive author meet-and-greet sessions. Kids listen, ask, and even get their books signed.
- Children's literature festival and themed celebrations (Diwali, Christmas, Holi) bring stories from Bengaluru and the world together.
- Bilingual storytelling sessions in Kannada, English, Hindi, and more. I love watching kids hear tales in their own language and others too.
- Puppetry, drama, and performances - from shadow shows to puppet making and theatre games.
- Hands-on story workshops: art, crafts, traditional Indian and global forms, puzzles, clue-hunts, and STEAM experiments.
Namma Kathegalu, Namma Habba (Our Stories, Our Festival)
This is a place where everyone belongs. Kids feel seen, heard, and happy. I want every child to leave with paint on their hands, a smile, and maybe a new friend.
Meet your Expert
Bond Over Bindings
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My Story
Hey Bangalore! We’re Bond Over Bindings, but most folks just call us BOB. Started out wanting a spot where books meant more than just reading - we wanted bonding, messy hands, and giggles. Ever seen a kid’s face during a bilingual storytelling session? Pure magic. Our studio in Jakkur’s now buzzing with parents, kids, artists, and those who love learning through play. 125 workshops deep, and it’s still all about stories, art, and community. To more chaos, more creativity!
My Work
Children's books, workshops, and more - We’ve got new and pre-loved children’s books, plus art, STEM workshops for kids, book clubs, and birthday parties.
Our Space in Jakkur - Bright, cozy, and open Mon-Sat. Kids run wild, get creative, and just be themselves.
Learning by doing - Hands-on is our jam. Build stomp rockets, paint, mix up ‘Bram Bram Chok’ - learning’s always an adventure.
Bilingual Hearts - Namma Bengaluru! Loads of Kannada-English and Hindi-English bilingual storytelling sessions. Stories, language, and laughter.
Community and Collaboration - We team up with authors, artists, and educators for author meet-and-greet events and creative workshops. It’s always a mix!
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