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The Heart of Bookwallah: Our Team and Volunteers

byBookwallahVolunteer hubs in Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru & AhmedabadStarts from₹21,000 per crateView full gallery

Meet the Changemakers who bring stories to life. We are a community of dreamers, doers, and storytellers working together to build worlds of imagination.

We got spirit, yes we do! A fun, behind-the-scenes video showing the laughter and heart of our team. We promise our meetings are fun!

Announcing our EVOCH 2025 Award winner for Optimism from the Pune Chapter. We celebrate the Changemakers who bring our mission to life.

Congratulations to our EVOCH Award winner for Happiness from Pune. His gentle, thoughtful storytelling leaves a spark with the children.

Celebrating our EVOCH Award winner for Empowerment from Pune. Her calm nature helps children open up and feel safe.

Our EVOCH Award winner for Value Creation from Pune. She is always ready to offer ideas and time that create lasting value.

Honoring our EVOCH Award winner for Creativity from Pune, who makes each session come alive with fresh ideas.

Announcing the EVOCH Award winner for Value Creation from our Bangalore Chapter. Her passion for change is admirable.

Celebrating our EVOCH Award winner for Happiness from Bangalore. Her cheerful energy brings warmth and joy to every session.

Our EVOCH Award winner for Empowerment from Bangalore. Her dedication to supporting emotional growth stands out.

Honoring our EVOCH Award winner for Creativity from Bangalore, whose ability to bring stories to life is inspiring.

About The Heart of Bookwallah: Our Team & Volunteers

Being a Bookwallah Changemaker means becoming part of a community that celebrates real impact. We honor our volunteers through our quarterly EVOCH awards, recognizing the optimism, creativity, and empowerment you bring to every session. Join us for the laughter, the shared chai, and the work that truly changes lives.

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Bookwallah

Volunteer hubs in Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru & AhmedabadStarts from ₹21,000 per crate

We aren't just an organization; we are a community of dreamers and doers. We believe stories have the power to heal, and our volunteers are the ones who bring that magic to life every week. Come sit with us, share a cup of chai, and help us build worlds for children who need them most.

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Meet Hamsa, an engineer with a passion for sustainability. She started a bicycle repair workshop in her community and now mentors others, sharing her expertise and inspiring a new generation of fixers.4
We are always excited to welcome new mentors to our community. Here, a new volunteer gets involved in a bookbinding session during our Hyderabad workshop, sharing her skills with young learners.
A group of children completely engaged in a bookbinding workshop at Poorna Learning Centre. We partner with schools and community centers to make repair skills accessible to as many kids as possible.
A student named Abdullah, whose curiosity sparked his journey with us, participates in an online class. We love seeing kids like him find an outlet for their passion for fixing and making.

Meet the People Behind Our Repair Movement

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Repair Cafe CollectiveLive online sessions via Google Meet
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When a fellow library in Chennai was devastated by floods, our community came together. Here are our young members helping to pack boxes of books to send their way.
Our kids were so excited to pick out books to share with the children in Chennai. This is what community is all about: helping each other in times of need.
The books we sent to the "Hooked on Books" library in Chennai, ready to find new homes and bring joy to children who lost their own.

Community Impact & Recognition

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ThinkBoxVisit Library in Malleshpalya; Delivers across India
A glimpse from our June Kannada Book Club, held in partnership with DHI Bookstore. It was a wonderful session of stories and conversation. DM us to join the next one!10
A glimpse from our June Kannada Book Club, held in partnership with DHI Bookstore. It was a wonderful session of stories and conversation. DM us to join the next one!
A glimpse from our June Kannada Book Club, held in partnership with DHI Bookstore. It was a wonderful session of stories and conversation. DM us to join the next one!
Our Kannada Book Club is back! Join us for story reading, discussion, and activities for kids aged 5 and up. It's free for members!

Kids’ Literary Events and Community Workshops

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Kahaani Box Kids LibraryVisit 3 libraries in Bengaluru; Home delivery across India
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Being a freelance storyteller can be lonely, but festivals like Gaatha are a shot of energy for the soul! Here I am with a fellow storyteller, part of a vibrant community that shares the same passion for weaving tales.
Storytellers are a vibrant bunch! This is a group of us at the Gaatha festival. We shared ideas, talked about our struggles, and had a blast together. It's a reminder that I'm not alone in this journey.
Posing with another amazing storyteller in front of the event schedule at a festival. Every performance I watch is a learning experience, a chance to soak it all in and learn from the best in the field.

My Tribe of Tellers

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Devaki Bhujang GajareAvailable online, at Chembur studio, and travels across India
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Stories from Our Handmade Community

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A Hundred HandsAvailable online and across India; Centers in Ashok Nagar and Austin Town, Bengaluru
The official poster for our 'Hook Book Fest,' a fantastic two-evening event celebrating the creators of the Hook Book series with stories, fun, and creativity.11
Announcing the second edition of 'The Story MOHsaic,' a day when stories come alive with seven stellar performers, seven diverse forms, and seven unique stories.
The packed event schedule for our StoryMOHsaic festival at Coro Space, featuring back-to-back sessions with authors, storytellers, and actors for different age groups.
Performance storyteller Priya Muthukumar brought a 'Farmyard Hullaballoo' to our StoryMOHsaic festival, spinning tales for our youngest audience members.

Our Story Festivals and Literary Celebrations

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Bond Over BindingsEvents held at studio in Jakkur

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