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Scared, but still reading! The Curious Case for Horror in KidLit
Review: Two horror fiction books that are guaranteed to raise readers
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This wacky middle-grade book channels 1984 -- but with missing squirrels!
Big Brother meets bushy tails — for kids!
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The Secret Therapy for Stressed Adults? Picture Books. (Yes, Really!)
Because the joy of picture books isn't just for kids!
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How To Get Started on Indian Kid-lit: A Handy Guide
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Not Just Pooh, Pan, And Potter: Issue 15
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Podcast: Lubaina Bandukwala on The Chowpatty Cooking Club and writing about India's freedom struggle for Gen Alpha
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Mother of Readers returns to Substack
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4 Book Reviews + Book Series Making Indian History Fun to Learn + Podcasts
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Shruthi Rao on Malhar in the Middle and Spaceship to the Universe
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When a Bookstore Visit Breaks Your Heart (and What to Do About It)
Indian Children’s Books Do Exist. Find them here, NOT at your mall bookstore
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How To Get Started on Indian Kid-lit: A Handy Guide
Books you need, sorted by reading level.
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Invite your friends to read Mother of Readers
Thank you for reading Mother of Readers — your support allows me to keep doing this work.
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4 Book Reviews + Book Series Making Indian History Fun to Learn + Podcasts
Click to buy, click to listen!
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3 book reviews + 13 books that helped me raise a reader + a kid-lit list to make you happy
Packed with goodness (and recommendations!) for every reading age and level!
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Book review + How to talk to kids about India/Pak partition + 5 books that celebrate the 'Everywoman'
Roop and the River Crossing: Review + Let's end pinkwashing this Women's Day with my 5 favourite books to celebrate women
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Mother of Readers returns to Substack
I wandered around, tried different platforms and came back to Substack, with my tail between my legs + Review of Raman and Chandrashekar + Science books…
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The corner of the internet that champions Indian children's literature. Book recommendations your child will love and tips and tricks to raise a reader.
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