Stories from School
A teacher who stayed back after school so the library van could still meet the children. A young reader who found the courage to share her thoughts with her classmates. A child who stepped into a leadership role and discovered her voice through books. These moments may seem small, but they reveal the quiet ways […]
Mhadei: Children’s Responses and Experiences “A journey through LiS schools discovering the river through Children’s eyes”
When children first heard the name “Mhadei,” most were curious and at the end of a documentary screening, their eyes lit up with recognition, concern, and a surprising sense of ownership over this lifeline that flows through the Goa state. Over several weeks, libraries in schools teams visited 18 schools across Goa from Taleigao to […]
Spreading joy of books through school sessions
Reading acts as a gateway to new realities, expanding our thinking beyond social and cultural limits. The Bookworm Libraries in Schools (LiS) programme fosters a love for reading among students from grades one to seven. Supported by the State Council of Educational Research and Training Goa (SCERT) and the Cipla Foundation, this programme is transforming […]
Bookworm Goa Transforming Child Literacy Across 100+ Schools, Sparking a Reading Revolution| Dainik Gomantak
Following article was published on Dainik Gomantak on 05-Oct-2025.
When Library came to School: A Joyful Visit to St. Jude’s School, Betalbatim, Goa
Bookworm believes in the power of reading to transform lives. Its Libraries in Schools (LiS) programme, supported by GSCERT Goa and the Cipla Foundation, aims to nurture a love for reading among children, especially those with limited access to books. Reaching 100 + primary schools across Goa, the programme engages students from grades one to […]
Libraries in School Programme: Fostering a Love for Reading
Written by Vishwanath Pai Bhatikar Bookworm is not just a name but a sentiment that echoes amidst all those that believe in the power of reading books. Its vision is to foster a love for reading in children, provide opportunities for those who do not easily have access to books, create tools that help them […]
Live Happy – एक अविस्मरणीय अनुभव
बुकवर्ममध्ये पुस्तकांचा संग्रह आणि साहित्याशी संबंधित क्रियाकलाप वाढत असताना, मुलांना वाचनाची गोडी निर्माण व्हावी, ज्यांना वाचण्यास सहज कोणतीही पुस्तकं मिळत नाहीत अशा मुलांसाठी संधींची क्षितिजे विस्तृत करणे, एक साधन तयार करणे जे लिखित शब्द समजून घेण्याची आवश्यकता सक्षम करते आणि ओळखते हे बुकवर्मचे ध्येय साध्य करताना मोबाईल आउटरीच प्रोग्राम (MOP) ची संकल्पना एप्रिल 2011 मध्ये […]
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