Your efforts to get your child reading could be doing the exact opposite. Here’s what to change

Forcing children to read a certain kind of book, or asking questions afterwards, may discourage them from reading.

Isang Awah, The Conversation

· Jul 09, 2019 · 05:30 pm

Why Judith Kerr’s beloved books for children must be read with her autobiographies

Her autobiographical trilogy was written with her children in mind to try to portray how different her childhood had been to theirs.

Eleanor Byrne, The Conversation

· May 28, 2019 · 08:30 am

Mothers anonymous: How children’s books have written mum out of the story

‘They are part of the supporting cast – and sometimes they are even dead or otherwise absent.’

Michaela Mahlberg, The Conversation

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Anna Cermakova, The Conversation

· Apr 08, 2019 · 05:30 pm

Ten novels to help young people understand the modern world and its complexities

Here's a bumper crop of thought-provoking and engaging fiction from around the world for enquiring minds.

Fiona Shaw, The Conversation

· Dec 28, 2018 · 05:30 pm

Thirty years after we first met her, Roald Dahl’s Matilda remains the book-loving hero we need

Published in October 1988, ‘Matilda’ stands out among children’s literature for its strong and intelligent female protagonist.

Ankita Chawla

· Oct 30, 2018 · 06:30 pm

Why are many Bengali rhymes and songs for children, loved by generations, so misogynistic?

Writer Dipika Mukherjee points out the regressive roles assigned to girls in these poems, rhymes and lullabies.

Dipika Mukherjee

· Sep 29, 2018 · 12:30 pm

Eight bedtime stories to read to children of all ages (but they’re all from the West)

Still, these books may spark off a lifelong love for reading.

Raluca Radulescu, The Conversation

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Lisa Blower, The Conversation

· Jun 18, 2018 · 05:30 pm

Children’s books can do more to inspire the new generation of Earth warriors

Children will be responsible for the future protection of our fragile planet. Their knowledge and engagement are critical.

Gary Haq, The Conversation

· Jun 12, 2018 · 05:30 pm

How do you adapt ‘The Godfather’ for children? By turning it into a rhyming book about a baking owl

An interview with writer Raja Sen and illustrator Vishal K Bharadwaj who have retold the film in the form of an entertaining and clever children’s book.

Neha Bhatt

· May 05, 2018 · 12:30 pm

Earth Day: Nine Indian books that teach children (and adults) the need to protect the environment

From recycling to eating right for the season, urgent yet engaging reads for children and parents alike on how they can play their part.

Bijal Vachharajani

· Apr 22, 2018 · 08:30 am

‘Don’t pull my cheeks’: A new literary project is trying to change the narrative in children’s books

The co-founders of The Irrelevant Project are focused on bringing out children’s books that are above all, inclusive.

Neha Bhatt

· Feb 25, 2018 · 08:30 am

‘The Paper Bag Princess’ is the most famous feminist fairy tale you’ve probably never heard of

Published in 1980, it reverses the stereotypes of the damsel in distress and the saviour prince.

Charu

· Jan 20, 2018 · 05:30 pm