Bal Sahitya Mahotsav is Nepal’s first children’s literature festival. It was first organized in 2015 by the Rato Bangala Group of Institutions, which includes Rato Bangala School, Rato Bangala Foundation and Rato Bangala Kitab. It was started with the vision of creating a movement, and now, in its fifth edition, it has become one!
The purpose of Bal Sahitya Mahotsav is to foster a vibrant and joyful reading culture amongst children in Nepal and to increase parents’ and teachers’ awareness of the importance of reading. This importance cannot be overstated: not only do strong reading skills boost academic performance in all school areas, but a passion for books opens up a lifetime of creative engagement and opportunities. To nurture healthy reading habits in children, a variety of developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant, and appealing books should be available both at school and at home.
By encouraging a culture of reading— through writers and illustrators as well as parents, teachers, and children— we hope that BSM will help to bridge the gap caused by a lack of access to quality Nepali literature for children.
The purpose of Bal Sahitya Mahotsav is to foster a vibrant and joyful reading culture amongst children in Nepal and to increase parents’ and teachers’ awareness of the importance of reading. This importance cannot be overstated: not only do strong reading skills boost academic performance in all school areas, but a passion for books opens up a lifetime of creative engagement and opportunities. To nurture healthy reading habits in children, a variety of developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant, and appealing books should be available both at school and at home.
By encouraging a culture of reading— through writers and illustrators as well as parents, teachers, and children— we hope that BSM will help to bridge the gap caused by a lack of access to quality Nepali literature for children.
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Organizers
Learn more about the Rato Bangala Group of Institutions here
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