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Very rarely does a book come along, that makes the world listen. It happened that way in 1960, when ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ was published. Harper Lee’s book was a superb work of both fiction, and reality. Fiction, because the  people she created are not real, but reality because the world she described is. The book is a look at the hypocritical, judgemental, and racist world, but from the far more simple, uncomplicated, and unbiased 8 year old eyes.

Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.

In her enchanting novel, Yonder, Ali Standish weaves a heartwarming tale that explores the transformative power of friendship and the healing nature of new beginnings. With its compelling characters, vivid descriptions, and emotionally resonant storytelling, this book is a testament to the enduring strength of human connections.

"Every hero has a story, but not every story has a hero. Even now, after all this time, I’m still trying to figure out which one this is; a hero’s story, or a story without a hero."

United Nations has declared 31 August as the International Day for People of African Descent.

To honor, we will podcast our next series ERACE, a series on the barbarity of racism. We will discuss four books which show us the cruelty and the oppression people had to endure.

How a man’s color destined his death in a court. How a child’s birth becomes a crime.

How not to get killed by a cop on the street? How to not lose your farm and your title too?

How does a young boy lives through the terminal illness of his mother? How he handles the bully at school? How everyone walks around him on eggshells? How difficult can it be to accept the truth?

A monster calls is the story of a 13 year old boy who has a deeply stricken mother. A story which has four stories told by a monster. A monster who wants nothing but the truth, the absolute truth. A truth which is so difficult to say, let alone accept. An acceptance which is the essence of a human being. It's human to be!

The Famous Five is a series of children's adventure novels and short stories written by English author Enid Blyton. The first book, Five on a Treasure Island, was published in 1942. The novels feature the adventures of a group of young children – Julian, Dick, Anne, George and their dog Timmy.

The title character of The Little Prince is a pure and innocent traveler from outer space whom the narrator encounters in the Sahara desert. Before the little prince lands on Earth, Saint-Exupéry contrasts the prince’s childlike character with different adult characters by having the prince hop from one neighboring planet to another. On each planet, the prince meets a different type of adult and reveals that character’s frivolities and weaknesses. Once on Earth, however, the little prince becomes a student as well as a teacher. From his friend the fox, the little prince learns what love entails, and in turn he passes on those lessons to the narrator.

Anandi Mehrotra of just 17 years, is a remarkable individual who has already achieved great milestones. With a passion for literature, she is an avid reader, often immersing herself in the captivating worlds found within the pages of books.In 2021, Anandi accomplished a significant feat by publishing her book, "Her Closest Strangers.". Alongside her love for literature, Anandi also possesses a profound interest in mathematics. She has set her sights on pursuing a bachelor's degree in data science.

Daughter of the Deep, is a break of tradition, the master of mythologyRick Riordan here instead delves into the mythology of literature, into two of the holy scriptures so as to speak, 10,000 leagues under the sea, and The Mysterious Island. Riordan displays a character different from his regular protagonists, in the form of Anna Dakkar, who does not have any superhuman abilities, but instead has worked on her skills, and her intelligence. Most of the book revolves around her, and her brother, and the duo’s interactions with the various elements that fuel the technology of this world nobody truly knows about.

The book touches upon the narrative of Ramayana focusing more upon the choices made by Sita and how they shape the story- Pattnaik's little anecdotes and elaborate illustrations make an interesting read.

The most important lesson of life in simple form, that rules and choices are important in our life - we have to follow the rules and we have to choose, these two things change our life's direction.