When stars tell stories

Updated On: 13 July, 2020 08:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Dalreen Ramos

An online storytelling platform has Hollywood celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Rami Malek as narrators. And a parent-child duo we invited think its the ideal activity during lockdown

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A slide from The Coal Thief narrated by actor Christian Slater. Pics/youtube

Reading aloud a story to children isn't just any other ritual; it's a memory to be cherished when they grow older but also, more importantly, an effective learning tool for both parents and kids. With the two parties stuck at home in these times, children's literacy website Storyline Online streams videos featuring celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Rami Malek, Michelle Yeoh and many more, each reading a children's book alongside animated illustrations. The platform was a Daytime Emmy Award nominee and also was recognised by Notable Children's Digital Media this year. So, we invited Shreedevi Sunil, a city-based storyteller and former educator, along with her two children to give it a try.

Christian Slater