Readers in the distant suburbs of Mumbai have reason to rejoice. The neighbourhood of Powai will host its first children’s literature festival on Sunday titled Stories By The Lake. Hosted by Brainologi, the festival will encourage children to embrace literature through a series of workshops, interactive game play and conversations with authors.

“Reading shapes life. We wanted to create a space where children can learn, dream, and discover — while giving parents the tools to nurture a reading culture at home,” shared Shubhada Dayal (inset), author and founder, Brainologi.