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The Pen Kids

What does courage really mean?

In her conversation on The Pen Kids Reading Lens, author Shabnam Minwalla offers a simple but powerful way to think about courage. She says that being afraid is perfectly okay. It is about understanding the risks, feeling afraid, and still choosing to do what you believe is right.

She explains courage for children could mean telling a teacher about something that feels wrong.


Watch our conversation with Shabnam Minwalla Ma’am on courage, choices, childhood and doing the right thing on The Pen Kids Reading Lens here: https://youtu.be/obWp6Vrro54


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3 weeks ago |[YT] | 1

The Pen Kids

Sometimes, the people who give us hope are the people we never expected to meet.

In our conversation on Caravan to Tibet, award-winning author Deepa Agarwal reflects on one of the most moving ideas in the story: the kindness of strangers.

Debu encounters uncertainty, danger and cruelty during his journey. But along the way, he also experiences compassion from people who have no reason to help him.


And that raises a beautiful question for all of us:

What does an unexpected act of kindness mean when someone is going through a difficult time?

Stories like Caravan to Tibet remind young readers that courage is not only about facing danger. It can also be about recognising goodness, showing compassion and choosing humanity.


🎙️ This is from our conversation with Deepa Agarwal on The Pen Kids Reading Lens, where we discuss Caravan to Tibet, historical fiction, hope, courage, compassion, family history and the world behind the story.


Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/wgUGqg7aMjw

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1 month ago (edited) |[YT] | 0

The Pen Kids

Failure. Pressure. Curiosity. Childhood.

In this meaningful conversation with Niyatee Sharma, we explore what children really go through, beyond marks and achievements.


From a child hiding experiments to facing failure in public and learning that trying again matters more than winning.

This episode is for parents, teachers, and every child who has ever doubted themselves.

📖 Rocket Champs by @niyaparikh

We are grateful to have discovered this amazing book through our association with @scholasticindia which continues to bring meaningful stories to young readers.

🎥 Watch the full episode now on our YouTube podcast The Pen Kids Reading Lens (link in bio)


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5 months ago |[YT] | 0