Thursdays with the Reading Circle
Blog written by Nimesh Ved (Book Club participant) Thursday evenings, 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm, some of us meet online to discuss the book we have read during the week gone by. Each of us have, of course, read the same chapter(s) from the same book. We are a part of Bookworm’s ‘Non Fiction Reading […]
More Than a Bottle of Cold Water: My Internship at Bookworm, Goa
Written by Joanna Philip (Intern from Azim Premji University, Bangalore) As Mobile Outreach Program (MOP) facilitator, Sonali and I trekked down the road one sultry afternoon, a little girl peeked out from her home. She looked at Sonali, smiled and ran inside. Minutes later, she returned, cradling a small bottle of chilled water, shyly offering […]
From Cricket Pitches To Travelling Library: A Session At Maina Pilern
Blog written by Ceneen Muzawar from Mobile Outreach Program Finding your true calling can happen in the most unexpected places even on a cricket pitch. My life changing journey with Bookworm in Goa started simply enough when a friend dragged me along to a Skill Training workshop. I soon realized that Bookworm isn’t just like […]
I Remember My Dog
By Suraj Bhandari, member at Bookworm Library, Mala I Remember, I Remember roaming with my dog (her name was Poppy), Running in the park after my school, I Remember playing with her all day I Remember, I Remember One day shifting in another place, I Remember leaving her behind, For seven long months. […]
A Ray of Hope: My Journey into LEC
Written by: Aanchal Dhull (LEC Participant 2026) When I received an email from the LEC team asking if I would write a blog about my experience, I did not hesitate for a second, even though writing has never been my strongest suit. Just a few months ago, I was reading and rereading every post on […]
Libraries in School: Bridging the Gap
Blog written by Rucha Prabhudesai (Bookworm Intern) As children, we all had spaces that felt safe, warm, and welcoming. When I was growing up, Bookworm was one of those spaces. Bookworm to me was a place where I could get an abundance of books and participate in a variety of sessions that left me with […]
Parent Engagement in Children’s Libraries
Written by: Jamyang Gyaltsen, LEC Alumnus and Director of Manjushri Education Services I would like to begin by engaging the readers in a brief exercise. If I ask you to write the first three things that instantly come to your mind upon hearing the phrase children’s library, what would they be? Would your list include […]
Our Library Cards: A Journey Through Books
The Vinay & Jean Kalgutkar Community Centre by Bookworm, Saligao started in September 2022. It has become a vibrant space for reading, learning, and community engagement. We, Milika Topo and Priya Naik, are part of this Library and have been working closely with children and community members to create a welcoming environment since 2023. When […]
A Box Full of Stories, A Heart Full of Moments
Written by: Jolyan Dias Sapeco There’s something quietly transformative about delivering a playset to a home. Not just any books, but books chosen with care,and with a particular child in mind. As part of Bookworm Goa’s Home-Based Library Program, I’ve had the chance to do just that. And while each visit begins with a simple […]
Neurodiversity and the Power of Inclusive Library Experiences
Written by: Madeeha Khan Understanding Neurodiversity Neurodiversity is a term that recognizes the wide variety in how human brains work and process the world. This concept moves away from viewing conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and sensory processing disorder as “problems” or “disorders,” and instead embraces them as natural variations in brain functioning. Each […]