Democratizing The Joy of Reading – Akshara Foundation and Pratham Books

Go along with Chandu as he dreams of flying. What do you dream of? This is a Level 2 book for children who recognize familiar words and can read new words with help. View PDF

In its wisdom, the state has recently banned all online teaching for classes 1-5. The state comes with honourable intentions. The arguments being made are on the grounds of equity, public health and learning. The equity argument is that online learning necessitates reliable access to digital devices, which not all children have. The health argument […]

Do you like to wear a cap on a sunny day? Find out who else likes to wear a cap in this charming book. This is a Level 1 book for children who are eager to begin reading. View PDF

When she found herself suddenly wealthy, the Indian philanthropist founded Pratham Books, a nonprofit publisher that uses innovative ways to put low-cost books in the hands of millions of kids. “My mission is to put a book in every child’s hand,” says Rohini Nilekani That’s an ambitious goal anywhere, but especially in India, where there […]