Therapeutic Storytelling & Literacy Programs for Children
Jungle Book Library
We set up cozy libraries in shelters and orphanages and run weekly interactive storytelling and creative workshops for children, including those with disabilities, using books and activities matched to their emotional needs.
Pricing Guide
Annual Child Sponsorship & Therapeutic Storytelling Program
Core Program Deliverables
- 52 Weekly Sessions: 1-hour therapeutic storytelling sessions delivered by trained volunteers.
- Library Access: Unlimited borrowing privileges from the on-site curated book collection.
- Psychological Tracking: Quarterly 'Hope Score' assessments to monitor emotional progress and trauma reduction.
Material Supplies
- Weekly Craft Kits: Includes paper, paints, glue, and scissors for creating physical artifacts (origami, gratitude hands) during every session.
- Celebrations: Provisions for quarterly birthday events, including cake, snacks, and personalized gifts.
Portable Magic Crate Library Unit
Hardware & Inventory
- Storage Unit: One custom-painted, lockable, heavy-duty trunk designed for transport and durability.
- Book Stock: Starter set of 75 to 100 books, comprising 60% Picture books/Fables, 30% Early Readers, and 10% Activity books.
- Language Mix: English plus relevant local vernacular options (e.g., Marathi, Hindi) based on deployment location.
Operational Kit
- Librarian Tools: Logbook for tracking circulation, repair tape, and S.T.O.R.Y. system categorization labels pre-applied to inventory.
- Usage Manual: Guidebook for community leaders to conduct basic sessions using the crate contents.
Turnkey Thematic Library Renovation & 1-Year Program
Interior & Infrastructure
- Thematic Design: Complete renovation of a raw room into a concept space (e.g., Jungle, Space) with wall-to-wall hand-painted professional murals.
- Furnishing: Installation of child-safe soft flooring (vinyl/foam), area rugs, custom low-height white bookshelves, and high-density foam seating/bean bags.
Library Assets
- Curated Stock: Collection of 500+ titles selected via the S.T.O.R.Y. system, including international bestsellers and regional context books.
- Accessibility: Inclusion of visual aids for special needs requirements where applicable.
Operational Services (Year 1)
- Staffing: Recruitment and deployment of volunteer storytellers for weekly sessions for 12 months.
- Launch & Reporting: Management of ribbon-cutting ceremony and delivery of an annual impact report with usage statistics.
About Therapeutic Storytelling & Literacy Programs for Children
Stories changed my life, and now I get to share that magic with kids who need it most. When I was young, stories were my escape from tough times. I saw myself in the characters—sometimes lost, but always finding a way out. That feeling is what drives me to create spaces where children, especially those facing trauma, can heal and dream again.
What Makes Our Approach Different
- We build what we call 'Imagination Havens'—colorful, cozy libraries in places like orphanages and shelters. These aren’t just rooms with books. They’re safe reading spaces for vulnerable children, filled with art, soft corners, and that feeling you get when you know you belong.
- Each week, trained storytellers visit. They don’t just read; they act, use puppets, and bring stories alive. The room fills with laughter, questions, and sometimes a moment of quiet reflection.
- We pick every book with intention, using our own system that matches stories to what a child might need—courage, kindness, a bit of hope.
Beyond the Page
- After stories, we do hands-on activities—arts and crafts, doodling dreams, or simple acts of kindness. These creative arts story workshops help kids process and express what they’re feeling.
- For kids with disabilities, we make sessions fully accessible—using sign language, touch, and expressive visuals. Healing through narrative therapy isn’t about words alone.
I’ve seen kids light up when they realize their story isn’t over, and that’s why I keep doing this.
Meet your Expert
Bookwallah
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My Story
Stories saved me, honestly. Childhood was rough, books were my escape hatch. The hero always found a way out, yeah? That stuck. Fifteen years back, I quit my corporate gig and started Bookwallah. We give kids who've seen too much the magic of stories, so they can dream up new worlds too. This work? Feels like my own circle is complete—helping kids find their own brave endings.
My Work
Healing children through stories - We set up magical library spaces and run weekly inclusive storytelling sessions for kids facing tough times.
Creating safe spaces to imagine - Our Imagination Havens are joyful spots where kids can dream, build emotional resilience, and just be themselves.
Special programs for all needs - From the Sea of Stories for deaf and mute kids, to custom programs—every child gets to belong.
The Bookwallah S.T.O.R.Y. method - We pick books that teach courage, kindness, and hope. Volunteers bring these stories alive, every week.
Volunteer-led imagination programs - Our volunteers—students, working folks, everyone—show up with heart. Bookwallah is all about community and connection.