Here's why you need to attend Powai's first literature festival

A view of the venue in Powai

Readers in the distant suburbs of Mumbai have reason to rejoice. The neighbourhood of Powai will host its first children's literature festival on Sunday titled Stories By The Lake. Hosted by Brainologi, the festival will encourage children to embrace literature through a series of workshops, interactive game play and conversations with authors.

"Reading shapes life. We wanted to create a space where children can learn, dream, and discover - while giving parents the tools to nurture a reading culture at home," shared Shubhada Dayal (inset), author and founder, Brainologi.

To that end, the sessions will witness authors including Katie Bagli, Lubaina Bandookwala and Devdutt Pattanaik host sessions for children and parents, alongside interactive workshops. Actor Sonali Kulkarni will introduce children to stories from her own childhood, while author Archana Sarat will turn every child's fear into fun with a workshop on the History of Mathematics.

Illustrator Urvashi Dubey will also lead children through workshops to design fun characters from their own imagination. For kids who prefer some quirk, there is the opportunity to play character dress-up, and show off their style. That is one way to make reading fun.

ON December 7; 11 am to 6 pm
AT Prudential Podium, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai.
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