Let's Open a Book @LetsOpenABook
Spreading the love of reading in Spiti Valley (Himachal Pradesh, India). letsopenabook.org Kaza, Spiti Valley, India Joined October 2020-
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P.S. This picture was taken in the streets of Kaza, where our free library is situated. If you would like to support my work of nurturing critical readers, consider contributing to our crowdfunding campaign: surl.li/stvfc. (5/6)
Thanks to the systems, processes and friendships that we’ve built, this year all the materials would’ve reached Spiti by the time I arrive there. I can once again shift my focus on enjoying the views, just like the first trip. And I’m really, really looking forward to that! (4/6)
Because It is hard to find even basic things in Spiti, we had to procure everything in advance and pack them properly. I would then take these with me to Spiti. All my focus was making sure that the materials and people travelling with me reach the destination safely. (3/6)
My first trip to Spiti was in 2017. At that time, I was completely mesmerised by the breathtaking views. Over the years, as my trips became more work oriented, I had less time to enjoy the views. Since the journey is full of uncertainties, planning became necessary. (2/6)
In a couple of weeks’ time, I’ll be on my way to Spiti. As I prepare for the long, challenging journey ahead, I think back to all the times I’ve travelled to Spiti. (1/6)
P.S. You can help us in building and sustaining safe library spaces in Spiti Valley and in Manali (Himachal Pradesh, India). Make a donation: bit.ly/40H2Qx1 or send us a gift from our Amazon wishlist: lnkd.in/dsNWPkFg
I know it worked because there were no tear-stained or scared faces at the end of the day. Here’s looking forward to many more such celebrations!
This was possible by having a conversation with all the participants before we started the celebrations. We talked about the importance of safety and consent. The children were familiar with these since we practice those at the library everyday.
We played ‘safe’ Holi. No one was forced to do anything that they didn’t want to do. Each time someone wanted to apply colours on the other person, they asked for permission. We also applied gulaal with a lot of care, so that it didn’t accidentally get into eyes or nose.
A couple of days ago, we celebrated Holi at our Manali library. It was wonderful to smear gulaal on everyone’s faces! We shared mithai and listened to music afterwards.
We are raising funds for our free library in Kaza, Spiti Valley. Help us in keeping the library running by contributing to our crowdfunding campaign. Click this link to contribute: bit.ly/40H2Qx1
We are raising funds for our free library in Kaza, Spiti Valley. Help us in keeping the library running by contributing to our crowdfunding campaign. Click this link to contribute: bit.ly/40H2Qx1
This thread. @RuchiDhona is doing sterling work in the villages of snowy Spiti and Manali, promoting the habit of reading among small children. Her efforts deserve support.
This thread. @RuchiDhona is doing sterling work in the villages of snowy Spiti and Manali, promoting the habit of reading among small children. Her efforts deserve support.
You can also send us a gift from our Amazon wishlist: lnkd.in/dsNWPkFg
This photo was taken on the terrace of our Manali library last week, where, for the first time in my life, I truly embraced the cold and the snow. You can help us keep this library open through all seasons by making a donation: bit.ly/40H2Qx1.
It’s almost the end of winter in Manali now. Looking back, it has all been worth it. Because all through the winter months, even amidst heavy snowfall, children showed up at the library to read. And for that and that alone, I would do this a thousand times over!
Then there were the more obvious things – most of my wardrobe now consists of fleece and wool. Food habits had to be modified. The freezing temperature combined with the altitude disrupted my mind-body balance, so I had several sleepless nights in a row.
I stocked up on enough wood to last the entire winter season. However, it took me a few weeks to really figure it out – differentiating between different types of wood and how to start a fire, how to sustain the fire while making sure that the wood was being used efficiently.
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P.S. This picture was taken in the streets of Kaza, where our free library is situated. If you would like to support my work of nurturing critical readers, consider contributing to our crowdfunding campaign: surl.li/stvfc. (5/6)
Thanks to the systems, processes and friendships that we’ve built, this year all the materials would’ve reached Spiti by the time I arrive there. I can once again shift my focus on enjoying the views, just like the first trip. And I’m really, really looking forward to that! (4/6)
Because It is hard to find even basic things in Spiti, we had to procure everything in advance and pack them properly. I would then take these with me to Spiti. All my focus was making sure that the materials and people travelling with me reach the destination safely. (3/6)
My first trip to Spiti was in 2017. At that time, I was completely mesmerised by the breathtaking views. Over the years, as my trips became more work oriented, I had less time to enjoy the views. Since the journey is full of uncertainties, planning became necessary. (2/6)
In a couple of weeks’ time, I’ll be on my way to Spiti. As I prepare for the long, challenging journey ahead, I think back to all the times I’ve travelled to Spiti. (1/6)
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P.S. You can help us in building and sustaining safe library spaces in Spiti Valley and in Manali (Himachal Pradesh, India). Make a donation: bit.ly/40H2Qx1 or send us a gift from our Amazon wishlist: lnkd.in/dsNWPkFg
I know it worked because there were no tear-stained or scared faces at the end of the day. Here’s looking forward to many more such celebrations!
This was possible by having a conversation with all the participants before we started the celebrations. We talked about the importance of safety and consent. The children were familiar with these since we practice those at the library everyday.
We played ‘safe’ Holi. No one was forced to do anything that they didn’t want to do. Each time someone wanted to apply colours on the other person, they asked for permission. We also applied gulaal with a lot of care, so that it didn’t accidentally get into eyes or nose.
A couple of days ago, we celebrated Holi at our Manali library. It was wonderful to smear gulaal on everyone’s faces! We shared mithai and listened to music afterwards.
The umpteenth copy of @whyloiter. Every time I bought one, read and made notes, it was picked by a friend/ cousin only to be never returned. 😅 Love books that can be conversation starters and thought provoking 💞 Here's to many more such conversations💫 #AmReading
This thread. @RuchiDhona is doing sterling work in the villages of snowy Spiti and Manali, promoting the habit of reading among small children. Her efforts deserve support.
Moving to a place where winter temperatures can dip down to sub-zero had never been on my list. In fact, I hated being in cold places. Ironically, though, the two places where we work via @LetsOpenABook - Spiti and Manali, both experience freezing winter temperatures.
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This photo was taken on the terrace of our Manali library last week, where, for the first time in my life, I truly embraced the cold and the snow. You can help us keep this library open through all seasons by making a donation: bit.ly/40H2Qx1.
It’s almost the end of winter in Manali now. Looking back, it has all been worth it. Because all through the winter months, even amidst heavy snowfall, children showed up at the library to read. And for that and that alone, I would do this a thousand times over!
Then there were the more obvious things – most of my wardrobe now consists of fleece and wool. Food habits had to be modified. The freezing temperature combined with the altitude disrupted my mind-body balance, so I had several sleepless nights in a row.
I stocked up on enough wood to last the entire winter season. However, it took me a few weeks to really figure it out – differentiating between different types of wood and how to start a fire, how to sustain the fire while making sure that the wood was being used efficiently.
I spent my first winter in Manali this year, and it was far from easy. As someone who grew up in a much warmer place like Kolkata, I had zero experience of surviving amidst snow. So I asked the locals for advice. That’s how I bought a local wood fired heater (tandoor).
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