Children in the age group of 9-12 years stand on the cusp of adolescence, and with that comes the numerous physical and emotional challenges. This age group is all about change. It is a period of transition. He/she may sometimes […]
Author: Hanadi Falki
Suggested Booklist for 8+ year-olds
The 8+ age group marks a growth spurt in our children—physically, emotionally, and mentally. They become more curious to find out the ‘whys’ behind everything, and then draw conclusions of their own. This is the stage where they are slowly […]
Suggested Booklist for 4-7-year-olds
As parents, it is important to encourage good reading habits in children. Reading exercises the brain, improves concentration, develops vocabulary and language skills. Reading good books teaches our children about the world around them, and sparks their imagination and curiosity. We need […]
Power of Stories
I remember we had a library period in our school timetable when I was a kid. We used to rush to the library with sweet anticipation in our hearts for the new books that were added to the collection at […]
Victims or Survivors?
What do you see when you search for ‘rape’ on Google images? Or when you pick up a newspaper and turn to the article that reported gender based violence last night? Or for that matter when you switch on your […]
That Thing You Call Life
Life is full of fleeting moments. You work for a visualized moment, work so hard, search all nooks and corners of your brain for the perfect outcome, spent days and nights fussing over every detail… Yes, that moment you are […]
I Refuse To Be Called A Fool
“You are out of touch with reality.” “Don’t be a f***ing Idealist.” “Throw away these rose-tinted glasses and accept the truth you fool!” Hey! I am not a blind idealist. I have a sense of reality. And I do know […]
Be the Change
Don’t we all wish that the world was a better place? Don’t we cringe when we read of the horrible things going around us? Shudder at the misery of others? Criticize the government, curse the system? Lament the unfair of […]
The Forgotten World Highway (Short Story)
Tanmay, Damien and I turned back to analyze the scene ahead. There was silence between us, as we stood there undecided. “I’m staying in the car. I know that the people who can’t contain their curiosity get killed first,” Alisha […]
Writing Effective Dialogues
Paragraph after paragraph of description or action eventually bores a reader. Dialogues help to break up this monotony. Crafting a relevant dialogue within the context of a story is often one of the trickiest parts of creative writing. Here are […]