--- title: "Namma Kannada Book Club in Bengaluru | Stories & Activities for Kids" description: "Join our Namma Kannada Book Club in Bengaluru! We host monthly sessions with fun storytelling and crafts. Help your kids fall in love with Kannada books in a cozy, local library environment." canonical: https://mytribe.in/kahaani.box/kids-literary-events-workshops/namma-kannada-book-club last_updated: 2025-08-31 --- # Namma Kannada Book Club Tribe Verified · Monthly sessions across two Bengaluru branches By [Kahaani Box Kids Library](https://mytribe.in/kahaani.box) · Attend online or visit 3 library locations in Bengaluru · ₹150 Per Child / Session (estimate) Part of [Kids' Literary Events & Workshops](https://mytribe.in/kahaani.box/kids-literary-events-workshops). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/kahaani.box/kids-literary-events-workshops/gallery) Making Kannada stories fun for little readers. Join our monthly meet-ups in Bengaluru for read-alouds, discussions, and laughter. ## Photos and videos - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e5c57161-abc8-45c4-aeb6-4363c1d0463d) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a1d63fe0-1dd9-48a9-ba86-5bc7119e2c30) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7a4e9510-1398-4adb-925b-84e8b8204951) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb090cf2-17d9-4220-89b3-39d415e84666) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/170cae1f-c1c3-4f86-97d9-0d91e54f4323) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58422781-a463-4e29-b8b5-379c60786c5e) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c2ff1e0-d895-419b-a0c2-054c316a5bda) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba6f00ea-1ad3-4c88-a61e-a28cd5eaa837) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93d9577d-013c-4411-bae4-c39fb26e7316) - ![On Kannada Rajyotsava, we shared this interesting fact about the Kannada language. We love celebrating the rich history and culture of our state.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c414caf-f53a-4573-ad85-e89bceeb3e52) - ![Our poster for the monthly Kannada Book Club, held in collaboration with DHI Bookstore. The sessions are free for members and happen at both our Akshayanagar and JP Nagar branches.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6a84ad4a-a769-4f9d-b286-781618dd6a99) - ![An announcement for the book launch of 'Kempi', a new Kannada children's book. We were thrilled to host the author and illustrator for a story time and art activity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c5d7052a-ced0-45e5-813c-2988792ec5b4) - ![An invitation to our Kannada Book Club, detailing the activities like story reading, discussion, and crafts. It's a great way for kids to immerse themselves in the language.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/265fe059-5b63-48f2-9722-2fca66b0610e) - ![Calling all young storytellers. We host a Kannada Storytelling Competition to encourage kids to practice their narrative skills and express their creativity in Kannada.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/56112c45-676f-4ad0-8c7c-64bebebe5435) - ![The rules and guidelines for our Kannada Storytelling Competition. We focus on clarity, expression, and voice modulation to help kids become confident storytellers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/66faa409-9092-4933-ad6e-c28315119b3c) - ![Meet the judge for our Kannada Story Writing Competition, Anupama K Benachinamardi, an author and founder of a children's publishing house.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ed2a01b8-f79a-41a4-b43d-b70955d583d8) - ![A showcase of some of the wonderful Kannada and English children's books written by our competition judge, Anupama K Benachinamardi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/289ec100-8359-4313-8d4e-85903e076f2e) - ![More examples of the creative and engaging books from our judge's publishing house, Awwa Pustaka, which specializes in children's literature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e5eda2e5-c198-4883-9a9a-bb576d3e4a37) - ![The rules for our Kannada Story Writing Competition, encouraging original stories with a clear plot and good use of language.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5caa8afe-4a6f-4a98-95ba-cb0649701991) - ![An invitation to our Kannada read-aloud session for the book 'Lenny and Tweek'. These sessions always include a fun craft activity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/51741c4a-4e5c-4652-9d9a-90c3000e86ce) - ![Our poster for the monthly Kannada read-aloud session, a collaboration with DHI Bookstore to promote reading in Kannada.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f4662bb-9b80-4109-b1a6-603aa5ecacbe) ## 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. ## About Kahaani Box Kids Library We are the book dragons at Kahaani Box, and this club is our way of celebrating our local stories. We believe that when a child finds a book they cannot put down, that is where the magic begins. 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