“The gift of a reading life to a child is the best gift of all.”
We at Kidsstoppress couldn't agree more. When Mansi Zaveri, founder Kidsstoppress spoke to Rohini Nilekani recently, it was a complete fangirl moment for her and she wasn't shy to admit that. When we hear the name Rohini Nilekani, the words writer, author and philanthropist come to mind.
But she is much more than that. Rohini Nilekani is one of the most inspiring Indian women of our generation. She is a mum and a grandmom and her little 4-year-old grandson is the inspiration behind her new book – The Hungry Little Sky Monster.
We had a candid conversation with her where she spoke to us about
- Books that influenced her and continue to do so?
- How being a grandmother has changed her.
- Tips to inculcate values in our kids who anyway seem to have everything they desire
- She also read a bit of her book with our viewers (we loved it!)
One of the things that she said during the interview and that has stayed with me is that we should help our kids decode and appreciate the language they read in. Once they can understand that, it will open up a whole new world for them.
Watch the full video to see what else she shares.
If you are raising a reader or want to get your kids interested in books, then the KSP Reading Challenge is perfect for that. With reading programmes starting at just Rs.299, you know you don't want to miss this chance at raising li'l bookworms!
Mansi Zaveri
Janani S Koushik
Anisha Bajaj
