schedule

Schedule - Bookaroo Srinagar 2024

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Adil Shaikh




Anupama Jain




Archana Garodia Gupta




Canato Jimo





Garima Gupta




Isha Nagar




Mamta Nainy




Masood Hussain





Nicholas Hoffland




Niloufer Wadia




Pragati Sureka




Sadaf Ashaq





Sadaf Hussain




Shazia Arshid




Shefali Malhotrra




Simi Srivastava





Sonia Duggal




Tanvi Bhat




Tanya Majmudar




Team DK (Kingshuk, Nishwan, Shahid, Zarak)





The Hoshruba Repertory (Devendra, Keith, Prashant)




Ulfat Ara




Usha Venkatraman




Zarin Virji



  •   22/06/2024
  • 1 PM - 2 PM
  •   Workshop
  •  Age Group: 6-8 years

Experiments with Mister Water

Nurture your curiosity and observational skills. Try these simple experiments with Adil. Test the theories of science. Don't miss this fact- and fun-packed session with a big surprise at the end.

Supported by Scholastic India


  •   23/06/2024
  • 10 AM - 11 AM
  •   Studio
  •  Age Group: 6-8 years

Experiments with Mister Water

Nurture your curiosity and observational skills. Try these simple experiments with Adil. Test the theories of science. Don't miss this fact- and fun-packed session with a big surprise at the end.

Supported by Scholastic India


  •   23/06/2024
  • 10 AM - 11 AM
  •   Auditorium
  •  Age Group: 10-12 years

Listen and Learn

Stories of yore are treasures shared across generations. Listen to those amazing old sagas and learn to spin your takes around them.

Supported by Readomania


  •   23/06/2024
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  •   Studio
  •  Age Group: 12-14 years

What's the Secret?

Why do some stories stand the test of time? Is it because of the inherent human values like love, friendship, hatred or villainy? Is there a secret sauce? Find out with Anupama.

Supported by Readomania


  •   22/06/2024
  • 1 PM - 2 PM
  •   Studio
  •  Age Group: 10-12 years

Connecting with the World

What is the connection between zero, chicken and plastic surgery? Find out more about these and other fascinating stories as we go back through history with Archana.

Supported by Hachette India


  •   23/06/2024
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  •   Studio
  •  Age Group: 8-10 years

Chasing History

What would you do if you found yourself in a whole new world in the past? Join the feisty and funny History Hunters on their adventures in the thrilling worlds of Chandragupta Maurya, Chandragupta Vikramaditya and Akbar.

Supported by Hachette India


  •   22/06/2024
  • 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  •   Patchakatha
  •  Age Group: All ages

Music Carpet

Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme… Come join Canato as he takes you on a musical carpet ride.

Supported by Pratham Books


  •   22/06/2024
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  •   Doodle Wall
  •  Age Group: 4-6 years

A Space Trip to Remember

Be an astronaut for a day and visit the sun, the moon, the planets and the stars. Are you game?

Supported by Pratham Books


  •   23/06/2024
  • 10 AM - 11 AM
  •   Crafty Corner
  •  Age Group: 6-8 years

3…2… 1… Zoom

Join Canato and have fun creating your own colourful galaxies and universes.

Supported by Pratham Books


  •   23/06/2024
  • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
  •   Patchakatha
  •  Age Group: All ages

Caribbean Caper

Do you know what a Calypso is? You will need to shake a little, clap a little And, of course, sing a little too And there is a Calypso for you.

Supported by Pratham Books


  •   22/06/2024
  • 10 AM - 11 AM
  •   Doodle Wall
  •  Age Group: 12-14 years

Cityscapes

Imagine a city and describe it. Describe a city and imagine it. Let’s draw an image of places we inhabit, that we call home or even a place that we dream of.

Supported by Scholastic India


  •   22/06/2024
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  •   Crafty Corner
  •  Age Group: 12-14 years

Make a Zine in 3 Steps

What is a zine, what is zine culture and why are zines such an amazing tool for sharing ideas. Learn all this while making your very own self-published small magazine or ZINE.

Supported by Scholastic India


  •   23/06/2024
  • 10 AM - 11 AM
  •   Doodle Wall
  •  Age Group: 10-12 years

Playing the Role

Do writers always cook up characters? Did JK Rowling really know a boy who looked like Harry Potter or did she imagine him? Where does one find characters and how does one draw them?

Supported by Scholastic India


  •   22/06/2024
  • 1 PM - 2 PM
  •   Crafty Corner
  •  Age Group: 4-6 years

Monsters, Monsters Everywhere!

A happy monster, a sad monster, an angry monster or a disappointed monster. Join Isha and create fun monster masks that show how you are feeling. And wear them proudly too!

Supported by HarperCollins India


  •   23/06/2024
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  •   Doodle Wall
  •  Age Group: 8-10 years

What if Dinosaurs Came Back Today?

How would dinosaurs feel in the current times? How would you imagine them getting through their day? How would they feel about climate change and pollution levels? Let’s unravel their ideas, feelings and actions together!

Supported by HarperCollins India


  •   23/06/2024
  • 1 PM - 2 PM
  •   Doodle Wall
  •  Age Group: 4-6 years

Fly Away!

What if you were to wake up one day and fly off to a strange land with peculiar birds, talking trees, flying animals and friendly ghosts? Let's explore magical lands together.

Supported by HarperCollins India


  •   22/06/2024
  • 10 AM - 11 AM
  •   Studio
  •  Age Group: 8-10 years

Uncover India’s Art Mysteries

Delve into the mysteries of Indian art, explore diverse artistic periods, different art forms and take a sneak peek into the lives of artists working in different times and spaces, one curious case at a time.

Supported by Niyogi Books, Puffin and Tulika Books


  •   22/06/2024
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  •   Auditorium
  •  Age Group: 8-10 years

Tangle Time!

A blank page has never been more inviting! Join in as we tap into our imagination and turn our tangled words into beautiful art!

Supported by Niyogi Books, Puffin and Tulika Books


  •   23/06/2024
  • 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  •   Patchakatha
  •  Age Group: 6-8 years

Hands that Weave Magic!

Get ready for some armchair travel. Take an imaginary trip to a village in Kota, Rajasthan, to get a glimpse of a weaver’s family and the beautiful sarees they make.

Supported by Niyogi Books, Puffin and Tulika Books


  •   22/06/2024
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  •   Doodle Wall
  •  Age Group: 10-12 years

Nature and Harmony

Explore nature in all its forms in this art workshop. From flowers and animals to natural sciences and the environment, Masood will take you on a colourful trip of awareness.


  •   22/06/2024
  • 10 AM - 11 AM
  •   Auditorium
  •  Age Group: 10-12 years

Storytime!

Come, let's write a story together. It isn't as tough as you think - once you know how! Who knows, you may love writing the stories that others enjoy.

Supported by HarperCollins India


  •   23/06/2024
  • 1 PM - 2 PM
  •   Auditorium
  •  Age Group: 10-12 years

Write a Story

Think up a story. Write up a story. A story that others will enjoy. Is that all there is to it? Find out with Nicholas in this interesting session.

Supported by HarperCollins India


  •   22/06/2024
  • 1 PM - 2 PM
  •   Doodle Wall
  •  Age Group: 8-10 years

Feathered Friends of the Forest

Birds of different colours, shapes, sizes and calls. How many can you draw to to fill a Bookaroo forest?

Supported by Karadi Tales


  •   23/06/2024
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  •   Crafty Corner
  •  Age Group: 10-12 years

Creative Chaos

Let’s get a little messy. Cut papers into shapes, get some paint on your hands, create surprise art collages. Here’s a fun mixed media exercise just for you. Just jump in.

Supported by Karadi Tales


  •   23/06/2024
  • 1 PM - 2 PM
  •   Workshop
  •  Age Group: 6-8 years

Just Imagine!

What would you look like if you had to draw yourself? What colour would you paint yourself in? Would you have only 2 eyes? Would you like to have a tail? Or horns? Or some magic powers? Let’s find out. (Limited to 60)

Supported by Karadi Tales


  •   22/06/2024
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  •   Studio
  •  Age Group: 8-10 years

Nothing is Difficult

Hey, how is life? Busy? Are there too many things that need your attention and you don't know where to start? Pragati tells you how to manage difficult situations and communicate in a healthy manner.

Supported by Scholastic India


  •   23/06/2024
  • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  •   Patchakatha
  •  Age Group: 4-6 years

How Are We Feeling Today?

Happy, Angry, Sad or....? What’s the secret to a healthy mind? Come, join Pragati to find the answers in this interactive, fun storytelling session. Parents too can pick up a skill or two..

Supported by Scholastic India


  •   23/06/2024
  • 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  •   Patchakatha
  •  Age Group: 6-8 years

A Splash Of Fun

Get ready for a 'Splash-tastic' time with Hugo, the baby hippo. Watch her going for her first swim and dive into excitement, making waves as well as unforgettable memories!


  •   22/06/2024
  • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
  •   Patchakatha
  •  Age Group: 6-8 years

Spice it Up

Spices have stories too, some spicy and others not so spicy. Join Sadaf to discover how spices can spice up our lives in more ways than one.

Supported by Niyogi Books


  •   23/06/2024
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  •   Auditorium
  •  Age Group: 6-8 years

What Food Tells Us

Meet the brother-sister bunny duo, Phudku and Chamki. Listen in as Sadaf tells you how they team up to bake a cake with secret ingredients like patience. Phudku and Chamki also know how to make carrot soup.

Supported by Niyogi Books


  •   23/06/2024
  • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  •   Patchakatha
  •  Age Group: All ages

Lyrical Ladishah

Clap your hands and tap your feet with Shazia in this lively session as she performs the traditional Kashmiri art form of Ladishah.


  •   22/06/2024
  • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  •   Patchakatha
  •  Age Group: 6-8 years

The Polar Bear and the Magic Brush

It's all white on the snow-covered mountains except for one day when Something Magical happens! Want to know more?


  •   22/06/2024
  • 1:00 PM - 1:30 Pm
  •   Patchakatha
  •  Age Group: All ages

Chand Zameen Pe

The princess wants the moon. It is not an easy task to fulfil her desire, but can you assist Shefali as she attempts to solve this tough problem? Come along if you think you can.


  •   23/06/2024
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  •   Workshop
  •  Age Group: 4-6 years

A Kamishibai Story

The emperor is wearing new clothes. Or is he? Listen to this exciting tale as Shefali uses just paper cards and pictures to bring the characters to life.


  •   23/06/2024
  • 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  •   Patchakatha
  •  Age Group: 8-10 years

Mysterious Jungle Adventures

Are you bored, just like the prince in this story? There is an adventure in the offing. Come, join him. But wait! Are you also ready to solve a mystery?


  •   22/06/2024
  • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  •   Patchakatha
  •  Age Group: 4-6 years

Mister Water’s World

Hey there, folks! Here’s Mister Water, and guess what? His world revolves around each one of you! Dive in and discover the fascinating science behind him and meet his incredible pals, Alex and Pino. Make a splash together!

Supported by Scholastic India


  •   22/06/2024
  • 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  •   Patchakatha
  •  Age Group: 6-8 years

A Bagful of Stories

Discover the magic inside the Scholastic bag, where every story is a gem waiting to be unearthed. Dive into adventures filled with heroes, mysteries and endless wonder. Embark on these captivating journeys and let your imagination soar!

Supported by Scholastic India


  •   23/06/2024
  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  •   Patchakatha
  •  Age Group: 4-6 years

Mister Water’s World

Hey there, folks! Here’s Mister Water, and guess what? His world revolves around each one of you! Dive in and discover the fascinating science behind him and meet his incredible pals, Alex and Pino. Make a splash together!

Supported by Scholastic India


  •   22/06/2024
  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  •   Patchakatha
  •  Age Group: 4-6 years

Stories to Remember

Let’s go on a journey with Daddoo, the toad. Meet a king who loses his moustache and a crocodile who never stops smiling. Enter the world of fun, imagination and adventure with Katha Kahaniyan.

Supported by Katha


  •   23/06/2024
  • 1 PM - 2 PM
  •   Crafty Corner
  •  Age Group: 8-10 years

Quilt a Quilt

Enter the fascinating world of the ‘Africans of India’ – as the Siddi Tribes of Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are known. Join Sonia to explore and learn about the Siddis’ art of creating beautiful Kawandi quilts.

Supported by Katha


  •   23/06/2024
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  •   Workshop
  •  Age Group: 10-12 years

Weaving Written Words

Dive into the world of words where imagination takes flight! Discover the amazing things words can do and learn to write with confidence. Get ready to have a lot of fun and let your creativity soar!

Supported by Katha


  •   22/06/2024
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  •   Studio
  •  Age Group: 4-6 years

A Girl and a Dog

A dog without a home and a girl with a secret superpower. What happens when the two meet? Come, join Tanvi to celebrate the superhero in each one of us.

Supported by Puffin


  •   23/06/2024
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  •   Doodle Wall
  •  Age Group: 6-8 years

Mera Aasmaan

What kinds of wonders would you find in the sky, if you flew up and looked beyond the clouds and rainbows? Come create your own Aasmaan full of drawings with Tanvi.

Supported by Puffin


  •   22/06/2024
  • 10 AM - 11 AM
  •   Crafty Corner
  •  Age Group: 10-12 years

Colours of Nature

Why is a red munia red? Why does a bullfrog turn yellow? Why do sunbirds shine? Dive into the hows and whys of colours in the natural world even as you dip your hands into colours and recreate some of the magic of nature.

Supported by Kalpavriksh


  •   22/06/2024
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  •   Workshop
  •  Age Group: 8-10 years

Avi Fights a Monster

How do you handle your emotions? How does being in nature make you feel? Join Avi in an emotional ride as he fights monsters, climbs trees and learns to open up about his feelings.

Supported by Kalpavriksh


  •   23/06/2024
  • 10 AM - 11 AM
  •   Workshop
  •  Age Group: 8-10 years

Birds Around Us

Have you ever seen the birds around you? Do you know what they are? Come learn the basics of identifying birds in this fun session.

Supported by Kalpavriksh


  •   22/06/2024
  • 1 PM - 2 PM
  •   Auditorium
  •  Age Group: 6-8 years

Dino Day!

Team DK brings to you a fun session on the most famous reptiles that ever lived on Earth - with activities, quizzes, and videos!

Supported by DK India


  •   23/06/2024
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  •   Crafty Corner
  •  Age Group: 8-10 years

DKsaurus!

Explore our prehistoric planet with Team DK. Watch as they unravel the mysteries of the dinosaurs, discover new facts about how and where they lived, and find out if some dinosaurs live among us today!

Supported by DK India


  •   22/06/2024
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  •   Auditorium
  •  Age Group: All ages

Qissebaazi - Qissa Khatar Patar Bicycle Ka

Kya hai yeh cycle ka qissa? Find out in this dramatic storytelling performance of renowned humourist Pitras Bukhari’s tale Marhoom Ki Yaad Mein.

Supported by The Hoshruba Repertory and Qissebaazi


  •   23/06/2024
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  •   Auditorium
  •  Age Group: All ages

Qissebaazi - Qissa Khatar Patar Bicycle Ka

Kya hai yeh cycle ka qissa? Find out in this dramatic storytelling performance of renowned humourist Pitras Bukhari’s tale Marhoom Ki Yaad Mein.

Supported by The Hoshruba Repertory and Qissebaazi


  •   22/06/2024
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  •   Crafty Corner
  •  Age Group: 8-10 years

Dream Covers

You have seen books. You have seen book covers. Have you ever judged a book by its cover? Here is a chance for you to design and create a book cover that you want.


  •   22/06/2024
  • 10 AM - 11 AM
  •   Workshop
  •  Age Group: 6-8 years

Togetherness

Look around you. Everyone and everything is connected. Usha tells you how to live in harmony using props, puppets and music and some special animal characters.


  •   22/06/2024
  • 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  •   Patchakatha
  •  Age Group: 6-8 years

Steam Tales

What do science and fun have to do with Jack and Alexander T Wolf? Find out with Usha.


  •   23/06/2024
  • 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  •   Patchakatha
  •  Age Group: 8-10 years

Earth Care Tales

Celebrate the forests, the oceans and the marvellous creatures that we share our precious Earth with. Usha brings to life multi-cultural folktales from around the world.


  •   22/06/2024
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  •   Workshop
  •  Age Group: 12-14 years

What Makes You, You?

Have you ever been a part of classroom pranks – real or imagined? What makes you different from others? Do teachers and parents really understand you? Let’s talk and write about you.

Supported by Puffin


  •   23/06/2024
  • 1 PM - 2 PM
  •   Studio
  •  Age Group: 10-12 years

Guess Who’s Come to School?

Adi is unlike most other 13-year-olds and so are his hobbies. He loves to read but always about this animal that most people fear! Let’s not spill the beans yet. Join the session to know more.

Supported by Puffin


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