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Non Fiction at The Library
This month we’re spotlighting Non Fiction books from the Bookworm Library. Summer intern, Ricardo, curated a list of lesser known biographies which educators and children alike may enjoy exploring and reading. Please find the Annotated Bibliography at the link below.
Library Handbook
The Library Handbook covers various topics like critical elements of library culture, enhancing the reading culture of the school, planning a library class etc
Lesson Plan Template
Storybooks are meant for enjoyment, so why do we need to plan for using them? In most instances this question is valid, however, in the act of using storybooks for deeper engagement with either aspect of literature, the theme, the topic, the point of view, the writing craft, the ideas they hold and such, careful planning and prior preparation by the educator is critical to meeting the objective. It is often experienced that a good session is backed by a good plan for the same. The newsletter Bookworms Beyond Borders, Issue 1 suggests a framework that can guide and support such a planning process.
50 Diverse Books
The core of a library rests with the collection. We know that the books that inhabit our library space are the tests that will deliver on all the promises that literature holds. The books will allow us to understand more about the world, and ourselves. The same books will allow us to see things from perspectives we might have never had, to talk and discuss with others whom we can learn and grow from. The collection allows us to dream, to imagine, to enter worlds without going far. A library resides in its collection and so, we felt it was important to share a slice of our diverse collection with you.
Why diverse?
We recognize and accept that we are a diverse nation of people, languages, culture, colors, ethnicities, experiences, and so on, but we tend to forget that collections must reflect this diversity. A diverse collection enables every reader to find a text that will affirm, question, or resonate. A diverse collection is a necessary condition for a library.
Where do we begin?
This was a very hard challenge because diversity is complex and a reflection of that diversity is compounded by a word and page limit.
So as a first attempt, we have begun with a thematic approach to a diverse collection. We selected 9 themes that we know from experience, resonate
with readers in the library and in discussion.
What do the thematic lists do?
The thematic organization and the texts, in particular, are part of a growing awareness and knowledge we have around collections. We recognize that this is a slice of the larger thematic listing, but each of the books listed has been a significant part of our work on the ground and has been used by us in read aloud, book talks, book discussion and dialogue prompts. We stand by these texts and we hope in doing so that it provides you with a starting list to diversify your collection.
Children’s Book Awards
There are various categories in Children’s Books Awards from India. Some of the Award categories are Picture Book – Illustrator and Story, Best Book – Fiction and Nonfiction, Best Children’s Book, Bal Sahitya Puraskar, Printed Children’s Book of the Year, Best of Indian Children’s Writing, Excellence in Children’s Book Production, Best Indian Children’s Writing, Publisher of the Year, Emerging Readers, Junior Readers and Young Reader, Author & Illustrator.
There are Awards that honor the voice of the Children where children review, nominate and vote for their winning book. Another Award that forms part of Children’s Books Awards in India is for five progressive schools in India for their exemplary work in their libraries and efforts to instill a love of reading amongst the children. A recent award has been instituted to recognize and honor a Librarian/Teacher Librarian and School Heads who nurture the readers in their learning ecosystems.
An attempt has been made to list the Children’s Book Awards in India. However, this list is not limited to the list enclosed below and there may be additional Awards for Children’s Books in India. If you would like to be listed, write to mail@bookwormgoa.in.
List of Recommended Books
The selection of books listed below are recommendations from the Bookworm team for the primary and elementary age groups. There are books on different themes and by different publishers that prompts thinking, acts as mirror, a window and sliding door to readers. Some books have received awards also. This list is not exhaustive and readers can add more books to it which they would like to recommend.
Children’s Book Publishers in India
The selection of books listed below are recommendations from the Bookworm team for the primary and elementary age groups. There are books on different themes and by different publishers that prompts thinking, acts as mirror, a window and sliding door to readers. Some books have received awards also. This list is not exhaustive and readers can add more books to it which they would like to recommend.
Wordless Books by Indian and Non-Indian Publishers
A list of wordless books by Indian and Non-Indian publishers below gives an opportunity to enter into the story to everyone irrespective of age. The list given below is just suggestive of books on Bookworm’s shelves and more books can be added to the list.
World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is celebrated on June 20th to celebrate the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country and seek refuge from conflict or persecution. This is an international day marked by the United Nations to honour refugees around the world. In this note, we share some resources that educators could use to explore this theme in some more detail with young people.
Constitutional Values Booklist
