As my theme related to reading, books, and libraries, I felt for N why not share my views about non-fiction particularly to motivate young readers to read. As a School Librarian, I am sharing my experience. Kids do come to the library with different perspectives. Not all will enjoy stories. Either by choice or due to exposure to books at home some of the kids do try reading non-fiction.
For those who enjoy sports, I read this book aloud and this is a popular book amongst the young.
To create interest among the young in poetry try and use.
In recent years, I found that many authors in India are writing on diverse topics. To make the young start reading try the books by Lavanya Karthik (A series called – Dreamers).
Ramanujan: From Zero to Infinity (Great Minds at Work Series) by Arundhati Venkatesh (for the Age 10+ years)
How to Reach Mars and Other (Im)possible Things by Menaka Raman
Topi Rockets from Thumba: The Story behind India’s First Ever Rocket Launch by Menaka Raman
Creative non-fiction, the author tries different narrations to create interest among the readers. I enjoyed reading….
The Blue Horse and Other Amazing Animals from Indian History by Nandini Sengupta
Stories of trees from India by Katie Bagli
Unearthed: An Environmental History of Independent India by Meghaa Gupta (for the Age 10+ years)
Taatung Tatung and Other Amazing Stories of India's Diverse Languages by Vaishali Shroff (for the ages 12+ years)
The Talking Book: The wild journey of communication—from caveman to AI by Jane De Suza (for the Age 10+ years)
HAPPY READING
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