Nurturing Book Joy for SFAL (SCHOOL FOR APPROPRIATE LEARNING) children
At Bookworm, we believe that every child deserves the joy of reading books. The HBL programme, apart from curating playsets, also conducts sessions for children with special needs. Beyond the books on the shelves, we strive to make the library a nurturing ecosystem, a place where every child feels the quiet encouragement to explore at […]
Bookworm at Purple Fest 2025
Purple Fest 2025 was truly a special experience for all of us , four days filled with stories, conversations, and connections that will stay in our hearts for a long time. From the morning we began setting up our space, arranging books, adding playful elements, and placing the little reading tent, the excitement was real. […]
The Home Based Library program
In 2023-2024 with the support of the HT Parekh Foundation, Bookworm piloted the Home Based Library project, a library accessibility program for children with special needs who are unable to access library services due to a variety of reasons. The project conceptualized by our Founder, Director Sujata Noronha is unique in that it brings together […]
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 […]
Children’s Joyful Exploration at Saligao Bookworm Library
Author: Daisy D’Souza Gail Honeyman, the Scottish author rightly quoted, ‘In principle and reality, libraries are life-enhancing palaces of wonder’. Bookworm proves this quote. Bookworm is a library-focused organisation with multiple outreach programs. Libraries bring to mind the notion of only books, but at Bookworm it’s a different world, particularly for children. I joined Bookworm […]
A normal day like no other
It seemed like a normal parent’s evening at Bookworm. Twenty five parents and their child/ ren were invited to the library to both experience the library and engage with a psychologist on the role of books in the life of a child. The rooms were beautifully arranged, laid out with toys, play tents, blocks, cars, […]