Today, we’re excited to introduce you to the wonderfully talented Sharanya Kunnath! If you’ve ever been mesmerized by the cover of a book or found yourself lost in the whimsical world of a picture book, chances are you’ve seen Sharanya’s work. She’s an illustrator, graphic designer, and now, a picture book author whose stories and …
Author Spotlight: Sharanya Kunnath – Illustrator, Author, and Nature Lover Read More »
Read Mystery in the Library: Chapter III here. Jolly sprinted after Pat knowing that she couldn’t lose to him in another race. Pat was perched at the librarian’s table like a lighthouse waiting to shine light on a mystery. Jolly huffed and puffed and came to a standstill next to him. ‘’Always running off without …
Read Mystery in the Library: Chapter II here. It took Jolly a solid minute to realize that the missing Pat was now looking at her along with 4 of their friends. ‘’Pat? PAT! Where have you been?? I have been looking everywhere for you!’’ Pat sheepishly covered his face with the papers that were in …
Read Mystery in the Library: Chapter I here. Jolly’s heart raced as she picked up Pat’s library card from the floor. The card was slightly crumpled but still intact. She glanced around the small broom closet. The shelves were cluttered with cleaning supplies, but there was nothing unusual. Pat’s card was the only thing that …
The clock struck 10 AM and Jolly shot out of the house with her backpack and library card racing to be the first one to reach the library door. Every Saturday she raced her friend Pat to the City Library. Jolly was lagging behind by 2 points in their weekly race. In the town called …
There are many ways to start writing a story – from your imagination, from your personal experience, from certain feelings you encounter in your daily life, etc. But on days when you are feeling especially lost, it’s always helpful to write using an illustration as a source of inspiration. Illustrations help you to think out …
August Writing Prompt: What is Outside the Window? Read More »
My earliest memories of writing poetry or fiction are probably from when I was in grade 4 or 5. They were very simple rhyming sentences about the sunset, my family and food I didn’t like to eat. I started writing because I wanted to imitate the authors I was reading. I wanted to write like …
As a 5th and 6th grader Friendship day was really important to my friends and I. So when August 4th turned up we would all be rushing around tying friendship bands on our friends wrists and comparing how many each of us had. I still remember one fateful August 4th when I fought with my …
Friends Forever? 6 Books on Friendship for Ages 8-12 Read More »
Mystery stories have fascinated readers for generations, drawing them into a world of suspense, secrets, and thrilling twists. But what makes a mystery story captivating? Let’s explore the key elements and steps to create your own intriguing mystery tale. 1. The Hook Every great mystery story starts with a hook—something that grabs the reader’s attention right …
How to Write a Mystery Story: A Step- by- Step Guide Read More »
Welcome to our series featuring stories written by students in our Common Room classes. Our course instructors provide feedback at every stage of the writing process, ensuring it’s suitable for their age. We respect each child’s unique writing style, making minimal changes to their stories, to highlight their creativity. Presenting a delightful detective story penned …
The Curious Case of Lan’s Bookstore: Ameyaa’s Story Read More »
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