Bilingual & Cultural Storytelling for Kids in Bengaluru
Experience stories that come alive in Kannada, Hindi, and English. We trade lectures for laughter, using puppetry, performance, and hands-on art to make every session feel like a neighbourhood festival.
An invitation to our special Kannada storytelling session celebrating Rashtrakavi Kuvempu's tale of 'Bommenahalli Kindar Jogi.' Even if you don't speak the language, you can feel the rhythm and magic.
The founders of Hallubol, the world's first Dakhni-English comic book series, joined our festival for a multilingual comic jam. We love celebrating local culture and languages.
Author Karthik Venkatesh, a polyglot who speaks six Indian languages, hosted a session on 'India And Its Linguistic Universe,' exploring the history of our nation's languages.
A poster for a bilingual Kannada-English session with author Vanita Annayya Yaji, founder of a publication house specializing in Kannada children's books.
'Detective Pranav: Mystery behind Mystery!' A bilingual Kannada-English session with author Anupama K Benachinamardi, who specializes in creating books in both languages.
'Khane Mein Kya Hai?' A fun-filled Hindi story performance with author Nandita Rao. The kids and parents loved the interactive and humorous session.
A poster for our bilingual Hindi-English storytelling event with award-winning author Nandita Rao, who writes relatable and humorous books for children.
A wonderful session discovering Bhil art through Kamishibai storytelling. We explored this traditional Indian art form and its stories, followed by a hands-on art activity.
Storyteller Meenu Sivaramakrishnan invites you to a session exploring a traditional Indian art form and the story behind it. Our workshops often blend stories with cultural art.
About Bilingual & Cultural Stories
Our sessions aren't just reading hours; they are performances. Whether it is Kannada, Hindi, or Dakhni, we use music, puppetry, and interactive art to make the language feel like a friend, not a school lesson. You will find kids barefoot on our cushions, getting messy with crafts, and fully immersed in the rhythm of the stories.
Why Bilingual Stories Matter
In a city as diverse as Namma Bengaluru, we believe language is the bridge that connects kids to their roots. Our sessions are not about textbooks or grammar drills. They are about the rhythm of Kannada, the humor of Hindi, and the warmth of English blending together. When we host a session like 'Bommenahalli Kindar Jogi', we are sharing the emotion and cultural heartbeat of our state.
The 'Learning by Doing' Philosophy
At our Jakkur studio, we follow a simple rule: stories must be touched, seen, and created. Every session includes a hands-on element. If we talk about Bhil art, we paint it. If we explore a story about birds, we make them with paper or shadow puppets. We collaborate with celebrated authors like Nandita Rao and illustrators who bring their own multilingual expertise to the floor, turning the bookstore into an active performance space.
What to Expect
- Interactive Formats: From Japanese Kamishibai to Dakhni-English comic jams, we keep the formats fresh and surprising.
- Parent Participation: Parents are always welcome to join the fun on our cushions. We encourage you to sit, listen, and bond with your child.
- Community Focus: We highlight local voices, like Hallubol’s Dakhni comics, ensuring kids engage with the vibrant linguistic landscape of India.
- Practical Takeaways: Kids do not just leave with stories in their heads; they leave with their own creations in their hands.
Whether you are looking for a weekend activity or a deeper dive into literature, these sessions are designed to build a lifelong love for reading, laughing, and learning in the languages that make Bengaluru home.
Bond Over Bindings
I am Neha, and I started BOB to turn books into playgrounds. My studio is a shoe-free zone where we trade lectures for laughter, and I personally ensure every bilingual session feels like a neighborhood gathering rather than a classroom.
Finding the right story session?
Tell us what language or age group you are interested in, and we will help you find a spot.
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