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Celebrating AAPI Month: Highlights from May 2026!
As an organization that works with a mission to encourage reading and spotlighting South-Asia-inspired stories, celebrating AAPI month stretches through the entire year for us. But we recognize the importance of celebrating days that honor Asian heritage. This May we’re excited about the impact our programs had with help from librarians, school students, our supporters,…
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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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Zubaani Season 4 Announced
Peerbagh is delighted to announce the new season of the Zubaani podcast that will be launched on May 6th, 2026. This season is once again hosted by writers Salma Hussain and Upasna Kakroo celebrating South Asian diaspora during the AAPI heritage month. They will be discussing the theme “weave” where heritage culture meets lived experiences…
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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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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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5 South Asian Children’s Books for Father’s Day
Ever fallen asleep on the couch mid-cartoon marathon, only to wake up tucked into bed like magic? Yeah! That was Dad. No cape, no spotlight but just quiet, late-night heroics done with love. Here are some children’s books for father’s day that celebrate dads and their wonderful ways! This post is written and curated by…
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The Power of Intergenerational Storytelling: Why It’s Critical
“In old stories lies the essence of who we are, where we come from, and the values that shape our journey ahead.” Intergenerational storytelling is an age-old practice with immense value. It is more than just sharing tales; it is about passing down memories, lived experiences, and family narratives that shape the identity and values of the…
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March Theme: Intergenerational Storytelling And Zubaani Returns
March is international women’s day and we are working hard on producing the next issue of Bento that talks about connections. Intergenerational stories pass through artists and often through women at homes. Stories are important for identity and development just like clean air and water. But often we underestimate stories and they are not easily…
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5 upcoming children’s books from South Asian writers in 2025 (that we are excited about)
South Asian writers have been making waves in children’s literature, bringing diverse and thought-provoking stories to young readers. The upcoming releases of 2025 promise an exciting lineup of books for kids and parents alike. Check out these five upcoming children’s books from South Asian authors in 2025. P.s. We are lucky that excerpts from Suma…
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