HOW MANY TITLES HAVE SCHOOLKIDS READ DURING #STAYHOME WEEKS?

Jhanvi Goyal: 150 books

At home, this Grade 4 student has a shelf of over 1,000 books. She has also authored a book, titled The Adventures at Great Willow Academy. “I developed a knack for reading at the age of four. I read realistic fiction and fantasy stories and I read daily for two hours. My reading proved to be my inspiration for writing. I sometimes make a mind map of all the characters that I read and that’s what I have penned down in my book.”

Zeyad Mohamed Zeid: 150+ books

This Grade 7 pupil has been recognised for having read the highest number of books in one school year. He has been named ‘Triple Platinum Reader’. “Books let you travel anywhere around the world and across time zones. I read books after I wake up, before meals, after meals and before sleeping. As per my digital reading log in school, I read 150 books during the curfew, but frankly I’ve read more than this. For the whole school year, I’ve read 600 books.”

Bokamoso Mogole: 96 books

On average, she finishes three books per week and spends at least two hours in her daily reading routine. The South African national, a Grade 4 student, loves informational books .

“Staying home came with a lot of loneliness, and reading different books brought positive vibes. I have read books, ranging from non-fiction to high-fantasy novels that talk about different topics and ideas that challenged my thinking. My parents are my inspiration as their commitment and their love for reading have pushed me to follow in their footsteps.”