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2026 Varta Storytelling Festival: Lineup and Activities
We’re eager to welcome you to Austin and be a part of the fifth Varta storytelling festival. It will come to Austin for the third time! This event programming is supported in part by the Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. We are grateful to our partners Austin Public Library, Burrow Library, artists,…
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Can We Stop the Summer Slide And Encourage Kids to Read?
We had a tremendous response on our last post on how to encourage kids to read more. And many of our Bento community members shared their own ideas to stop the summer slide. We hope you enjoy these and share your insights too! What is the summer slide? Summer slide refers to the decline in…
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Varta Storytelling festival Back in Austin for the 3rd time!
The Varta Storytelling Festival: a first of its kind event for families in the United States is back for its 5th edition this winter. We’re bringing the event back for the 3rd time to our Austin home. It will be held at the Austin Public Library’s Central Branch on December 5th, 2026 between 1:30 to…
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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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How do you set up a budget planner for reading
As an organization that works with a mission to encourage reading, this post may appear strange. But hear us out, setting up a budget planner for reading can in fact encourage you to read more! We all want our kids to fall in love with reading. The problem? Books can get expensive. One minute, you’re…
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Bento’s Issue 6: Bravo Avocado Talks About Self-love
At the start of the year, we are excited to present the first issue of Bento for the year. It’s themed Bravo Avocado and talks about self-love and body-positivity. This is relevant today for kids and parents struggling with so many additional pressures as our lives are available and always-on with technology. As a parent…
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4 Desi Books on nature And outdoors
Ever watched your child’s eyes light up as they spot a butterfly flutter past or a squirrel dart up a tree? Kids are naturally curious about the world, and books can nurture that wonder in ways that stick with them for life. If your young reader loves exploring, asking endless “why” questions, or simply enjoys…
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3 Bilingual Books to Learn Hindi and Urdu
Want to teach your little one Hindi or Urdu but don’t know where to start? Here are some bilingual books to begin with. Or maybe your child already knows “A for Apple,” but now it’s time for “Alif for Anar” or “Ka for Kapda.” Well, good news: these bilingual books aren’t just learning tools. They’re…
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6 Benefits of attending Storytelling Workshops
Remember that magical feeling of being totally hooked by a story as a kid? Maybe it was a grandmother’s folktale, a teacher reading from a picture book, or that one time your friend made up an epic adventure during recess. Stories have always been about the world. And in a world buzzing with screens and…
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3 South-Asian Children’s Books That Inspired Films
We love a good book. But you know what’s even cooler? When a story you read jumps off the page and lands right on the big screen! Here are some South-Asian children’s books that inspired movies, complete with music, drama, and characters. So if you’ve ever finished a book and thought, “this should be a…
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