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Popcorn...A Book
Can you imagine your worst day ever? Now multiply it by 10. Would you believe me if I told you that it would still not match up to...
JoAnne Saldanha
Jul 102 min read


Going Places...thinking outside the box
A wonderful picture books about the power imagination, of thinking outside-the-box and collaboration.
JoAnne Saldanha
Jul 72 min read


Song of the Asunam...a children's graphic novel.
A delightful new children's graphic novel by the wonderfully talented duo or C.G. Salamander and Rajiv Eipe
JoAnne Saldanha
Jun 162 min read


Library By The Sea...How Children Are Spreading Book Joy
“Aunty, this is N. We have started a new library. Please visit us.” I can rarely resist an invitation to visit a library, but when it is...
JoAnne Saldanha
May 102 min read


Hello, Lighthouse!! A captivating, compelling read.
‘On the highest rock of a tiny island at the edge of the world, stands a lighthouse. It is built to last forever.’ Hello, Lighthouse ...
JoAnne Saldanha
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Exploring the Impact of Mental Health on Family Dynamics: The Story of Julia and the Shark
A Book Review of Julia and the Shark a book that touches upon mental health, those experiencing it and those witnessing it.
JoAnne Saldanha
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Noah's Ark and Mrs. Noah
These two words set the tone for my post today. Ever since the torrential downpour persisted yesterday morning here in Chennai, and with...
JoAnne Saldanha
Oct 16, 20242 min read


History, Mystery, & Horned Glory...Rhinoceros in Indian Children's Books
This post first appeared as a feature in the Nature Writing for Children Newsletter https://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/articles-nwfc/his...
JoAnne Saldanha
Sep 30, 20244 min read


Talking about Manual Scavenging through a Picture Book
A huge truck pulled up on the street where my parents live, right at the gate in near which they sat shooting the breeze. A friend who...
JoAnne Saldanha
Sep 24, 20242 min read


Woebegone's Warehouse of Words
Author: Payal Kapadia Publisher: Hachette India Book Review As I sit down to write this, I realise that I am at a loss for words. ...
JoAnne Saldanha
Sep 18, 20243 min read


'Wordy' reads...Books about Words
Wednesday a ‘W’ word, seems the perfect day to share three books I’ve been poring over the last week. All three centre around...
JoAnne Saldanha
Sep 4, 20242 min read


An Exhibition of Bookish Art
This banner features titles beginning with the coordinating alphabet from our collection in the library As a Library Educator, I am...
JoAnne Saldanha
Sep 1, 20243 min read


Peanut Butter and Freedom!
Talking about ‘freedom’ through a story of peanut butter may seem incredulous. However, Matt Haig’s short story “The Invention of Peanut...
JoAnne Saldanha
Aug 22, 20242 min read


Pairing Polacco Favourites
Both of these books were part of our selection for the ‘thIS ABILITY’ theme that we focussed on in the library last term. Both of these book
JoAnne Saldanha
May 28, 20243 min read


Zen : A Multigenerational Tale
A must read young adult book that seamlessly weaves political, religious and social commentary with love stories and a wee little murder!
JoAnne Saldanha
May 22, 20242 min read


Song for a Whale
My pick to add to our library shelves for our 'thIS ABILITY' theme. Twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius, in particular she loves...
JoAnne Saldanha
Feb 12, 20243 min read


The Preamble to the Constitution in the Library
My work requires me to often travel and interact with children, teachers and parents. I often see schools and school libraries tick all...
JoAnne Saldanha
Jan 30, 20243 min read


The Nameless God
As I began reading Savie Karnel‘s The Nameless God, published by Red Panda, I was sucked into the book. Right from the names of the two...
JoAnne Saldanha
Jan 22, 20242 min read


OUR LIBRARY...thIS ABILITY
During the first few months of the year, we planned to focus on books about characters with disabilities…seen and unseen, with a focus on...
JoAnne Saldanha
Jan 22, 20244 min read


My Grandmother Can't Cook...fun books and meaningful discussions
We’ve been working our way through the three Jarul Book Awards books and MY GRANDMOTHER CAN’T COOK by Indu Balachandran, illustrated by...
JoAnne Saldanha
Nov 18, 20232 min read
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