Bookworm Library Calendars-March 2026

A Girl, A Tiger and a Very Strange Story

This illustrated book by two of the most celebrated creators in the children’s literature landscape is one of the only stories examining lives in the Pardhi community from a mainstream publisher. The book offers a window, albeit a problematic one, for children reading from caste locations that hold power.

Trouble in the Tea Gardens

We recommend this as a “discussion book” in libraries that promote dialogue and deliberation. This is an interesting text for educators whose work circles around critical thinking, labour rights, and issues of representation in children’s literature. 

Uprooted: A graphic account of the struggle for forest rights

Through expressive art which unfolds intimate conversations, Uprooted opens perspectives on forest communities whose lives, histories, and identities are being steadily erased in the name of development.

Mules That Fall From the Sky And other stories of Animals in War

A collection of vignettes that dive into the history of animals at war. Each narrative non-fiction account covers a war and the story of the animals affected by it.

Babasaheb Ambedkar: An Inspirational Life

An essential book that reveals many aspects of Babasaheb Ambedkar to remind us of his truly humane spirit and remarkable intellect. 

Bhimbaba: An Eternal Light

A book written in an engaging, conversational style that encourages readers to know more about the remarkable work of Bhimbaba and to be unafraid to ask and think about equality, dignity, and justice

Submerged Worlds and Other Amazing Stories

Submerged Worlds and Other Amazing Stories of India’s Mighty Rivers  Vaishali Shroff Reviewed by Ashwini Padwal & Anandita Rao The book captures a hope that rivers will someday flow as freely as they are meant to The blurb of the book states, ‘Deeply steeped in the historical, spiritual, cultural, political, ecological, and economic fabric of […]

Tiger Slayer

Chasing Sovereignty in the Mughal Court. Ruby Lal (2025) recovers the life of a woman who ruled an empire with her own seal and sword. 

Queen of Water

Queen of Water is a young adult historical fiction novel by Devika Rangachari. Mainly written for children and teenagers aged 13 years and above. It invites readers to understand how society functioned during the medieval Chola period ( 10th – 11th century CE). This book not only shows us women as queens and princesses, but also as thinkers, advisors, and strong individuals.