Namma Kannada Book Club
Making Kannada stories fun for little readers. Join our monthly meet-ups in Bengaluru for read-alouds, discussions, and laughter.
A quiet, focused moment from our June Kannada Book Club. It's so heartwarming to see children engaging deeply with stories in their mother tongue.
Another glimpse of our Kannada Book Club in session. We create a comfortable and encouraging environment for kids to listen, discuss, and fall in love with Kannada stories.
Our Kannada Book Club isn't just about sitting and listening. We incorporate interactive games and activities that get the kids moving and laughing, making language learning fun.
A full view of our Kannada Book Club, showing kids of various ages gathered to enjoy a story together. We welcome all levels of fluency.
We celebrated the launch of the Kannada book 'Kempi' across all three branches. The session included a story reading and a fun craft where kids made their own cow masks.
A look back at our April Kannada Book Club, where we read the beautiful book 'Hani'. The session was followed by a creative drawing activity inspired by the story.
In this session of our free Kannada Book Club, we read 'Adalu Atike Bekilla' and played traditional games that require no toys, bringing joy to both kids and parents.
Our Kannada Book Club read 'The Koel with the Sore Throat' and learned some Indian Sign Language (ISL) too. It was a beautiful session on inclusion, with parents joining in the activity.
Little ones enjoying the story of 'Lenny & Tweek' at our Kannada read-aloud session. These sessions are designed to make kids feel at home with the language.
On Kannada Rajyotsava, we shared this interesting fact about the Kannada language. We love celebrating the rich history and culture of our state.
About Namma Kannada Book Club
These sessions aren't just about reading, we mix in interactive games, craft activities, and even sign language so kids connect with Kannada naturally. Whether your child is fluent or just starting to learn, it is a zero-pressure space to explore our culture through stories.
We started this club in partnership with DHI Bookstore because we noticed many kids were missing out on the joy of Kannada literature. It is often treated as a language to be studied rather than a medium to be enjoyed, and we want to change that.
Our sessions are designed to be light and inclusive. We read a mix of classics and new releases, focusing on stories that spark imagination rather than just teaching grammar. We have seen kids as young as five come in unsure of the language and leave excitedly shouting about the cow in the story or the game they just played.
Here is how we keep it engaging:
- Beyond the Book: Every session includes a hands-on activity, like making masks for the characters we read about or playing traditional games that require no toys.
- Small Group Focus: We keep our sessions intimate at our Akshayanagar and JP Nagar branches so that every child feels comfortable participating.
- Community Connection: This is a space for parents too. You will often see us learning Indian Sign Language together or discussing the nuance of a particular story with the kids.
If you are worried about the level of fluency, please do not be. The goal is to build a relationship with the language, not a perfect vocabulary. Drop us a message, and come by for a session to see how we bring stories to life.
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