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Bento StoryLab with Writer Meera Sriram
We are excited to announce upcoming workshops and events celebrating South Asian literature and heritage. These events are open to students, parents, educators, and librarians. Most of the events are available free. Our next Bento StoryLab features writer Meera Sriram. April 18th: Meera Sriram – The ARC of a picture book Award-winning South-Asian writer, Meera…
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New Event: Sari – the Anthology of Drape
We are excited to announce upcoming workshops and events celebrating South Asian literature and heritage. The event are open to students, parents, educators, and librarians. We are bringing a new event Sari – the Anthology of Drape in partnership with the Austin Public Library. May 16th: The Anthology of Drape – Sari Stories x Austin…
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Should I Read Aloud to My Child Even if They Can Read Independently?
Remember when storytime was a part of the sleeping schedule? It felt special, right? Now that your child can read on their own, it might seem like those moments belong to the past. However, research shows that children want you to read aloud to them, even if they’re older. Reading aloud together fosters connection, imagination, and…
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Parenting tips to encourage screen-free activities in 2026
Parenting tips to encourage screen-free activities in 2026 don’t have to sound like a punishment. They can feel like an invitation to play. Think of this as your tiny handbook for making the real world more exciting than the screen world. This post is from Diksha Sharma, a research associate for Peerbagh. Your guide to…
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Book of the month: Young World by Soman Chainani
In March, we will be discussing Soman Chainani’s book, Young World. We already have books picked out for the first few months of 2026. You will see them here. Young World is a provocative political thriller giving the baton to young people who imagine the world from their POV. The book will release in the US…
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What Are Some Scientifically Proven Unexpected Benefits of Reading?
Readers rule the world! Yet, Americans read only two books for pleasure in the last year. Between 2003 and 2023, reading decreased by 40% in the United States. It feels like everyone wants to become a writer these days, but we have few readers. So, we’re sharing some unexpected benefits of reading to encourage you and build…
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4 Desi Books to Celebrate Women’s Day
Women build civilizations and drive cultural and economic growth for countries. Economic impact is seen in numbers. For instance, if the pay gap for women was cut in half across various countries, GDP would rise by 5 to 6% (Goldman Sachs, 2023.) But most times, women’s intangible contributions are not visible or acknowledged. In raising…
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Youth Council: What Does AI Writing Replace?
World news can be overwhelming right now. That’s why at Peerbagh, we lean in on our incredible youth council and student voices to help us imagine a better world. Finding our human voices amid AI slop is a subvertive call to our inherent creativity as a species. We’re beginning this by asking, what does AI…
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Book of the Month: One Word, Six Letters by Adib Khorram
In 2026, with our Youth Council members, we will be discussing one book and an author each month. The first book was reviewed here. In February, we review the soon-to-be-released book, One Word, Six Letters by Adbib Khorram. The book launches in the US on March 17th. Note: this review is by Upasna Kakroo for…
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Youth Voices: Why Do children Need to See themselves in Books?
As an organization, we are committed to sharing ideas and building spaces for stories from all across the world. Our hope is to spotlight varied emotional experiences for children through the medium of books and stories. But why do children need to see themselves in books? Here are some ideas from our Youth Council members…
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