The ThinkArts Corner is a space for toddlers, children, and teenagers to independently explore stories, art, and their individual interests. A growing reading room for young people with a diverse range of books across genres, currently located at the Birla Academy of Art and Culture.
Over 1500 books, many of which are rare and unique, found nowhere else in Kolkata, including books by writers awarded the Newbery Medal and Honour - the most prestigious awards in children's literature in the United States.
We are fortunate to receive the support of the Birla Academy of Arts & Culturewhich has allowed us to create this reading room.
A growing collection of handpicked books in English, Hindi and Bangla, for children of all ages.
Located on the 6th floor of the Birla Academy of Art & Culture, the reading room is open from 3 PM to 6 PM every day, except Mondays and public Holidays.
Every weekend, there are workshops and creative events for children and guardians.
Visit us, discover new stories, create your own ones, and let your imagination run free.
For more details, contact us at 98312 56730
Over 1500 books, many of which are rare and unique, found nowhere else in Kolkata, including books by writers awarded the Newbery Medal and Honour - the most prestigious awards in children's literature in the United States.
We are fortunate to receive the support of the Birla Academy of Arts & Culturewhich has allowed us to create this reading room.
A growing collection of handpicked books in English, Hindi and Bangla, for children of all ages.
Located on the 6th floor of the Birla Academy of Art & Culture, the reading room is open from 3 PM to 6 PM every day, except Mondays and public Holidays.
Every weekend, there are workshops and creative events for children and guardians.
Visit us, discover new stories, create your own ones, and let your imagination run free.
For more details, contact us at 98312 56730
ANNOUNCEMENT: On account of the public health warnings against coronavirus, The ThinkArts Corner is currently closed. However, we've been keeping busy with a few things until we reopen.
Visit our FACEBOOK PAGE for updates!
We created GET CREATIVE, a blog to encourage our young friends to send us their writings and art work.
We hosted Summer 2020 sessions for creatively engaging children.
We presented Weekend of Stories, a weekend to celebrate story-telling of all kinds - reading aloud stories, sharing stories and creating stories - watch the read-alouds here.
Visit our FACEBOOK PAGE for updates!
We created GET CREATIVE, a blog to encourage our young friends to send us their writings and art work.
We hosted Summer 2020 sessions for creatively engaging children.
We presented Weekend of Stories, a weekend to celebrate story-telling of all kinds - reading aloud stories, sharing stories and creating stories - watch the read-alouds here.
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Four years ago, we had a wonderful time celebrating Roald Dahl's 100th birthday in collaboration with
Kolkata Literary Meet. Since we couldn't meet any young people in 2020, we decided we would hear from them instead. Here are the wonderful read-alouds which children shared for Roald Dahl's birthday. |
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