schedule

Schedule - Bookaroo Jaipur 2024

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Geeta Ramanujam




Vatsala Zutshi




Team Progressive Forum




Priyanka Chatterjee (Golpodidi)





Rachna Chhabria




Vinitha




Alankrita Amaya




Team Rang Mastaaney – Vivek and Divyansh





Elisabeth Etz




Mallika Ravikumar




Anand Neelakantan




Marc Parchow





Shilpa Mehta




Chloe Chang




Nandita da Cunha




Meghaa Gupta





Max Estes




Team DK




Hemangini Dutt-Majumder




Jael Silliman





Pratyush Gupta




Maitri Bimbrahw Marks




Simran Tapadia




Laurence Hugues





Satwik Gade




Charbak Dipta




Gruffalo




schedule



  •   16/11/2024
  • 11:00 AM
  •   Kahani Tree
  •  Age Group: 6-8

How Joy Transformed a Monster

Did you know that the word Month comes from the cycles of the Moon? This November, join wacky storyteller Geeta, who roars like a lion and sings frog songs while spinning rollicking tales from her books.


  •   17/11/2024
  • 2:00 PM
  •   Kahani Tree
  •  Age Group: 8-10

Thingy Goes Looking for Herself

Why would anyone do that? How weird would that be? Let’s find out from ace storyteller Geeta Ramanujam.


  •   16/11/2024
  • 2:00 PM
  •   Auditorium
  •  Age Group: 8-10

Tales from Far and Wide

Dive into a world of enchanting tales full of magic and adventure with Geeta as she brings them to you with song and rhythm.


  •   16/11/2024
  • 11:30 AM
  •   Kahani Tree
  •  Age Group: 6-8

Ek Kahani - Go Go Rani

Kya hai kahani aur kaun hai Rani? Suney Vatsala ki zubaani. (In Hindi)


  •   16/11/2024
  • 1:00 PM
  •   Kahani Tree
  •  Age Group: 4-6

Nani Aur Uski Kahaniyon ki Bori…

...Zaroor aana, phir na kehna abhi bhi hai doori.


  •   17/11/2024
  • 12:30 PM
  •   Kahani Tree
  •  Age Group: 8-10

A Story. A Story

There are stories everywhere. Funny ones, scary ones or adventurous ones... Come on over. Which one is Vatsala telling us today?


  •   16/11/2024
  • 12:30 PM
  •   Kahani Tree
  •  Age Group: 4-6

Jaadui Jaipur

When Aasha, an adventurous young girl from Jaipur with a passion for the city's folklore, meets Pratap, a mysterious visitor from a magical realm, she embarks on an enchanting quest to help him return home.


  •   16/11/2024
  • 2:00 PM
  •   Kahani Tree
  •  Age Group: 6-8

A Fistful of Stories

What if your fingers could speak and your hands had their own adventures? Join us for a whimsical journey where your hands become storytellers! Let some finger-tastic tales come alive.


  •   17/11/2024
  • 11:00 AM
  •   Kahani Tree
  •  Age Group: 4-6

Thodi Kahani Thoda Drama

Fasten your seatbelts and dive into an exciting journey where stories come to life! Unleash your creativity and spark your imagination through music, movement, and collaborative adventures. Perfect for young drama queens and kings! (In Hindi and English)


  •   17/11/2024
  • 12:30 PM
  •   Crafty Corner
  •  Age Group: 8-10

Scribble Stories

Enter the world of draw-and-tell! Watch as playful patterns dance across the page, transforming into characters and scenes. Together, we will create a colourful adventure where your imagination creates tales in delightful, new ways!


  •   16/11/2024
  • 2:30 PM
  •   Kahani Tree
  •  Age Group: 6-8

Walk Through The Jungle

Enter a jungle filled with naughty animals. Don’t be scared. Befriend them, listen to their troubles, and help devise perfect solutions. Experience a story that brings the jungle to life!


  •   17/11/2024
  • 11:00 AM
  •   The Podium
  •  Age Group: 12-14

A Celestial Play With Words.

Put on your woollies as we fly to Mount Kailash to meet Shiva-Parvati, and explore Magadhpur. As words surround you, soar on the wings of the Birds of Imagination and create your own Tree of Knowledge!


  •   16/11/2024
  • 4:00 PM
  •   Kahani Tree
  •  Age Group: 8-10

Fair Unfair

Shreya is waiting for her grandmother who always comes with goodies. But when Ammamma arrives she does not think that Shreya's training for the track is a great idea. Do they finally see eye to eye?


  •   17/11/2024
  • 1:00 PM
  •   Kahani Tree
  •  Age Group: 8-10

Where Did the Brown Birdies Go?

Ammu has been waiting for the little brown birds that come to his balcony. But the sparrows have not come for days now. Ammamma thinks she knows why he is waiting for them. Do you?


  •   17/11/2024
  • 2:00 PM
  •   The Podium
  •  Age Group: 12-14

I Love Me

Which part of you do you love? Which part would you want to change? Author-editor Vinitha gets into the slippery slope of body positivity in this session. Are you ready for some love and conversations?


  •   16/11/2024
  • 11:00 AM
  •   Studio
  •  Age Group: 10-12

Think Like Jamini Roy

A little boy in Bengal only wanted to draw all day. He drew and painted with or without paper, with or without paint. Welcome to the world of Jamini Roy and find out what makes an artist.


  •   17/11/2024
  • 11:30 AM
  •   Kahani Tree
  •  Age Group: 4-6

3, 2, 1… Take Off!

Slip into your spacesuit and join Alankrita on a thrilling adventure. Fly through the solar system, visit all the planets, and don’t forget to meet the sun on your way!

Addidev


  •   16/11/2024
  • 3:30 PM
  •   Crafty Corner
  •  Age Group: 6-8

A Space Ride

Get ready to build your own spacecraft and journey through the stars and planets! With just a splash of colour and your imagination, explore the amazing wonders of the solar system.

Supported by Adidev


  •   17/11/2024
  • 4:00 PM
  •   Kahani Tree
  •  Age Group: 6-8

Ninyanve Sikke

Why can’t Seth Dhaniram find peace, despite being so rich? How is the poor farmer, who lives across from his mansion, so happy? Or, is he? Things take a sudden twist when Dhaniram decides to test the farmer.


  •   16/11/2024
  • 11:00 AM
  •   The Podium
  •  Age Group: 12-14

Status: Caribbean

Four teens miss their best friend. She lives on a faraway island now – or at least that's what she's posting online. But why does she never reply to their DMs? And why are her posts so weird?


  •   17/11/2024
  • 11:00 AM
  •   Auditorium
  •  Age Group: 8-10

A Tree Rarely Comes Alone

What do trees talk about when nobody’s listening? What on earth is a root phone? Did you know that trees have a sweet tooth, or that they care for their offspring and grandparents? Join a journey of discovery from root to crown!

'Supported by Goethe Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan


  •   16/11/2024
  • 12:30 PM
  •   The Podium
  •  Age Group: 12-14

Eye on the Goal

Cheer from the sidelines as a small-town team fights age-fraud and other corruption in order to take Indian football to its past glory.


  •   17/11/2024
  • 3:30 PM
  •   Auditorium
  •  Age Group: 10-12

Catch the Burglar

Four friends explore India's legal system while solving a burglary. Join them to learn about crime investigation, evidence, police roles and terms like suspect and convict through the captivating Cases of the Vanishing Gods and Missing Turtles.


  •   16/11/2024
  • 2:00 PM
  •   The Podium
  •  Age Group: 6-8

Mischief and Magic of Naughty Asuras

Listen to tales of the clever antics of Asura children as they enlighten and entertain at the same time.


  •   16/11/2024
  • 11:00 AM
  •   Auditorium
  •  Age Group: 8-10

Mahi’s Dream

Join Mahi on an exciting journey that not only fulfills his dream of flying but also helps him accomplish an important mission. What is it?


  •   16/11/2024
  • 3:30 PM
  •   The Podium
  •  Age Group: 6-8

Do You Know Who I Am?

I'm Marc. Who are you, and what has been your day like? I’d love to know! Let’s draw together, have some fun, and become friends in the process.

Supported by the Embassy of Portugal, Cultural Centre


  •   17/11/2024
  • 12:30 PM
  •   Studio
  •  Age Group: 10-12

Do You Know Who I Am?

I'm Marc. Who are you, and what has been your day like? I’d love to know! Let’s draw together, have some fun, and become friends in the process.

Supported by the Embassy of Portugal, Cultural Centre


  •   16/11/2024
  • 11:00 AM
  •   Doodle Wall
  •  Age Group: 10-12

Doodling with Nature

Join Marc for a closer look at nature’s beautiful creations. Relax, chat, and start doodling together — beginning with simple shapes that will gradually evolve into complex and intricate designs.

Supported by the Embassy of Portugal, Cultural Centre


  •   16/11/2024
  • 3:30 PM
  •   Kahani Tree
  •  Age Group: 8-10

Tuntuni ki Duniya

Pyari lekin dukhi Tuntuni. Kyun thi itni dukhi Tuntuni? Kaun door karega is nanhi si titli ka itna bada dukh? Chalo chalein Tuntuni ki udti duniya mein. (In Hindi)


  •   17/11/2024
  • 2:30 PM
  •   Kahani Tree
  •  Age Group: 8-10

What's in a name?

What is it that is yours but used mostly by others? It’s your name! And does it really matter how long or short it is? Well, let us find the answer in this Oriental folklore.


  •   17/11/2024
  • 3:30 PM
  •   Kahani Tree
  •  Age Group: 6-8

Stories Hi Stories

Kuch nayi, kuch puraani. Hamein to bas achhi lagey kahani. Join Shilpa’s kahani session and jump into a pool of stories. (In Hindi)


  •   17/11/2024
  • 12:30 PM
  •   The Podium
  •  Age Group: 8-10

When Tigers Roamed the Halls

Fish falling from the sky, dead rats mysteriously reappearing… what’s next, a tiger in a hotel? Unfortunately for one little boy, that’s exactly what he finds!

Supported by National Arts Council, Singapore


  •   17/11/2024
  • 3:30 PM
  •   Crafty Corner
  •  Age Group: 10-12

Crazy Character Generator

What has the head of a dragon, the body of a chicken, and the tail of a rabbit? Why, your next crazy character, of course! Join illustrator Chloe and create creatures that are out of this world!

Supported by National Arts Council, Singapore


  •   16/11/2024
  • 12:30 PM
  •   Doodle Wall
  •  Age Group: 4-6

Lines and Tigers and Stories, Oh My!

Let us create adorable animal characters and watch them go on an exciting adventure!

Supported by the National Arts Council, Singapore


  •   17/11/2024
  • 3:30 PM
  •   The Podium
  •  Age Group: 6-8

To Be or Not to Be - Like Papa

Gia dreams of becoming a famous artist like her father. But when she picks up her brush, her mind goes blank just like the canvas before her. Does this mean her dream remains just that?


  •   16/11/2024
  • 2:00 PM
  •   Studio
  •  Age Group: 4-6

The Mystery of the Missing Marzipans

Twelve jumbo marzipans sit in a tin, each a sugary masterpiece. But come Christmas Eve, they disappear. Join Kyra, and her Grandpa, in this fun, festive session with Nandita, and follow the trail of the missing marzipans.


  •   17/11/2024
  • 12:30 PM
  •   Auditorium
  •  Age Group: 10-12

Many Beats, One Heart

From apple orchards in Kashmir to boarding schools in Landour. From Mumbai’s gullies to Goa’s villages. Travel across India, to walk in the shoes of diverse characters and find out what’s common in their stories.


  •   16/11/2024
  • 12:30 PM
  •   Studio
  •  Age Group: 6-8

Montu's Monster

Little Montu has a BIG secret - a MONSTER that follows him everywhere! But one day he begins drawing and the monster starts shrinking. What is happening? Find out in this session on the art of fighting the monsters you face.


  •   17/11/2024
  • 2:00 PM
  •   Studio
  •  Age Group: 8-80

Looking at History, Environmentally

In this thought-provoking session, author Meghaa Gupta explores how the relationship between humans and nature has shaped the history of Independent India, offering a unique perspective on the nation's past that will change how you view history.


  •   16/11/2024
  • 3:00 PM
  •   Studio
  •  Age Group: 10-12

Silent Stories

How to tell stories with images alone. No words needed!

Supported by NORLA


  •   17/11/2024
  • 2:00 PM
  •   Doodle Wall
  •  Age Group: 6-8

One Drawing, Many Artists

What happens when a dozen people work on a single drawing? Draw a shape and pass it on. But don’t get too comfortable, as you’ll be adding to someone else’s drawing… and another, and then some more.

Supported by NORLA


  •   17/11/2024
  • 11:00 AM
  •   Studio
  •  Age Group: 8-10

Get Ready for a Dinomite Day

The world’s most famous prehistoric reptiles are coming to Jaipur thanks to Team DK. Discover the what, why, where, and when of dinosaurs, and find out where you can spot them today!

Supported by DK


  •   17/11/2024
  • 3:30 PM
  •   Studio
  •  Age Group: 6-8

The Curious Case of the Missing Things

Our young detective’s brain is spinning with the possibilities! All things missing from right under her nose and anyone could be a suspect! Her findings will make you chuckle and also warm your heart.

Supported by Niyogi Books


  •   16/11/2024
  • 12:30 PM
  •   Auditorium
  •  Age Group: 8-10

Riding a Royal Elephant

Step into a time-machine and travel around India with Chanchal and listen to the extraordinary story about Shalome. Who are Shalome and Chanchal and why does their friendship go back 220 years? Find out for yourself.


  •   16/11/2024
  • 3:30 PM
  •   Auditorium
  •  Age Group: 8-10

Colours of Music

Experience the magic of Indian classical music with a little crow who wishes to sing like Tansen.


  •   17/11/2024
  • 2:00 PM
  •   Auditorium
  •  Age Group: 10-12

Colours of Music

Experience the magic of Indian classical music with a little crow who wishes to sing like Tansen.


  •   16/11/2024
  • 11:00 AM
  •   Crafty Corner
  •  Age Group: 4-6

Monk-uni-phin, A Mixed-up Marvel

It might not be real, but at Bookaroo, it's definitely a reality! Let's unleash our creativity and bring this hybrid to life. Design your very own Monk-uni-phin. Let's get mixing!


  •   17/11/2024
  • 12:30 PM
  •   Doodle Wall
  •  Age Group: 6-8

Mix it Up

Can't decide if you love armadillos or anteaters more? Why not have both? Let's create an 'Antarmadillo'! Join Maitri for a fun session at the Doodle Wall and see what we can come up with.


  •   16/11/2024
  • 12:30 PM
  •   Crafty Corner
  •  Age Group: 10-12

Tiny Folds, Big Fun

A few simple folds, a little imagination, and boom - your paper transforms itself! From animals to shapes, this hands-on session will help you master origami basics with big, fun results


  •   17/11/2024
  • 2:00 PM
  •   Crafty Corner
  •  Age Group: 4-6

Fold-tastic

Folding isn't just an art - it's a superpower! Unleash Your Origami Superpowers and turn ordinary paper into extraordinary creatures and designs. Who knew paper could be this much fun?


  •   16/11/2024
  • 2:00 PM
  •   Crafty Corner
  •  Age Group: 8-10

In Search of Lost Words

On the journey from France, words escaped from Laurence's story on the back of clouds, on waves, in the desert… Ohlala! Come help her complete the story by finding the missing words and inventing new ones

Supported by Institut Francais/Embassy of France


  •   17/11/2024
  • 11:00 AM
  •   Crafty Corner
  •  Age Group: 6-8

In Search of Lost Words

On the journey from France, words escaped from Laurence's story on the back of clouds, on waves, in the desert… Ohlala! Come help her complete the story by finding the missing words and inventing new ones

Supported by Institut Francais/Embassy of France


  •   16/11/2024
  • 2:00 PM
  •   Doodle Wall
  •  Age Group: 12-14

Anatomy of a Comic

How does a comic look from a comic-maker's point of view? What is it made up of? Does it have legs, hands, teeth, eyes and ideas just like you and me?


  •   17/11/2024
  • 11:00 AM
  •   Doodle Wall
  •  Age Group: 8-10

A Trunkful of Ideas

Elephants are gigantic and majestic creatures. Wouldn't it be fun to draw them dancing, cycling, tightrope walking, lounging on a couch watching TV and doing all the things that we love doing?


  •   16/11/2024
  • 3:30 PM
  •   Doodle Wall
  •  Age Group: All Ages

The Toon Box!

Do you dream of making your own quirky character? Your own superhero? Or do you want to draw your pet? Your favourite teacher? Or your best friend? Master the craft of creating funny characters with Charbak.


  •   17/11/2024
  • 3:30 PM
  •   Doodle Wall
  •  Age Group: All Ages

The Storyteller

Your character is drawn. Now, do you now want it to sing, dance and talk? And create a comic book to narrate your story in a fun way? Charbak will tell you how in this comic-making workshop.


  •   16/11/2024
  • All Day
  •   Ongoing Activity Zone 1
  •  Age Group: All Ages

Gruffalo Walkaround

Supported by Pan Macmillan


  •   17/11/2024
  • All Day
  •   Ongoing Activity Zone 1
  •  Age Group: All Day

Gruffalo Walkaround

Supported by Pam Macmillan


  •   17/11/2024
  • All Day
  •   Ongoing Activity Zone 2
  •  Age Group: All Ages

R is for Rajasthan

Come and have fun helping to create a special big alphabet book to celebrate Rajasthan. A is for Amer, aangan, auto rickshaws; B is for Bookaroo, bhandhani, bindis; C is for chai, chaat. D is for…


  •   16/11/2024
  • All Day
  •   Ongoing Activity Zone 2
  •  Age Group: All Ages

R is For Rajasthan

'Come and have fun helping to create a special big alphabet book to celebrate Rajasthan. A is for Amer, aangan, auto rickshaws; B is for Bookaroo, bhandhani, bindis; C is for chai, chaat. D is for…


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