Category: Review

Enjoyable and engaging

Simran Luthra
Lights Out and Kolam Kanna by Vibha Batra highlight children’s agency in meaningful, heartwarming ways. Simran Luthra reviews these books as wonderful reads for kids as well as adults who appreciate the joys of a slower pace of life.

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Education as gatekeeping

Chintan Girish Modi
Vishal Vasanthakumar’s The Smart and the Dumb uncovers the politics of education in India, arguing that instead of being a social leveller, it often widens inequalities. Here’s a review of the book by Chintan Girish Modi.

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Reflective practice: a cornerstone for professional growth

Dawa Lahmu Yolmo
A group of teachers transformed the pandemic’s challenges into a groundbreaking approach to education, captured in A Learning Community of Reflective Teachers, edited by Dr. Neeraja Raghavan. According to Dawa Yolmo, this book is a must-read for teachers, as it will inspire them to embrace change, think critically, and grow professionally.

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A new vision for education

Neerja Singh
“To Every Parent To Every School” by V. Raghunathan and Meena Raghunathan is a vital read for anyone involved in guiding young people. Through engaging anecdotes and insightful research, Neerja Singh’s review highlights the importance of developing students’ values, empathy, and critical thinking.

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Beyond the ritual of I-Day

Chintan Girish Modi
Chintan Girish Modi reviews P. Sainath’s latest book, Unknown Heroes of India’s Freedom Struggle, a collection of 16 untold stories of farmers, workers, and everyday heroes who fought for India’s freedom. Illustrated by various talented artists, it includes ideas for activities and discussions, and provides a fresh perspective on history.

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Our journey with Pratham books

Anshumalika Rai and Nimesh Ved
Books that talk about growing native rice varieties, books on vegetable markets, and of course books on grasses, rolling on them. The world of children books is changing quick and for the better. The authors discuss a few books.

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The underdog’s tale

Chintan Girish Modi
A little boy trying to make his place in an unfamiliar setting, fighting bullies, and trying to catch up — this is 9 year-old Gopi’s. This tale of an outsider has a lesson or two for readers.

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