Libraries

Keerti Jayaram in her reflection piece shares how libraries can play a critical role in children’s learning.

In an article titled ‘Books, Digital Resources, and the Right to Read,’ Zoya Chadha explores how the digital version of libraries can potentially help us reach communities and serve them in an equitable manner.

The photo essay in this issue covers the work of PRAYOG in setting up a library campus cum resource center that aims to support interactions and engagements on books and libraries.

The ‘Ground Zero’ article covers the work of five organizations whose work in the library space gives us hope in their continued relevance in fostering learning and critical thinking, especially among communities that are marginalized and underserved.

In this interviews with groups working around issues of children’s literature and equity, we bring before you challenges in producing and sharing books and narratives that speak to the diverse childhoods in the country.

It explores libraries as a space for learning and community engagement, and the immense potential and possibilities these carry to address the educational and intellectual needs of children, and adults, from deprived communities.