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The Read Aloud Project
The Read Aloud Project works with 800+ schools to nurture a love for stories, reading, and indigenous languages. Through interactive sessions, grandparents, parents, and educators come together to read aloud to children, bridging generations while strengthening cultural roots. By celebrating oral traditions and diverse voices, the project builds empathy, imagination, and confidence, inspiring young readers to become lifelong learners and storytellers.
Reclaiming Attention: Why Children Need Sanctuaries for Deep Work
Children today face declining attention due to digital overload. Discover why deep work, focused classrooms, and reading aloud are essential for rebuilding young minds.
Priyanka Kamath
Nov 22, 20253 min read
Why Nobody Can Read Anymore — And Why It Matters for Our Children, Our Culture, and Our Future
Why reading habits are collapsing and how Spin A Yarn India and Anhaya Foundation are rebuilding attention, storytelling, and reading culture for children and families.
Priyanka Kamath
Nov 19, 20254 min read
When Storytellers Learn to Argue With Themselves: Why Anhaya Believes This Skill Matters
Learn why children should question their own stories—and how parents and schools can support this. Explore workshops by the Anhaya Foundation.
Priyanka Kamath
Nov 16, 20253 min read
The Future of Learning Belongs to the Brave: How Anhaya is Reimagining Education for a Changing World
Anhaya Educational Foundation is reimagining the future of learning in India by blending indigenous storytelling, global education, and cultural intelligence. Through programs like Spin A Yarn India, The Read Aloud Project, Daughters of India, and Ivy Spires, Anhaya connects heritage with innovation — empowering students to think critically, express deeply, and engage globally. Discover how Anhaya is building India’s first cultural learning ecosystem for the 21st century.
Priyanka Kamath
Nov 12, 20253 min read
Reading Aloud: How Stories Transform Minds — Insights from 7 Years of The Read Aloud Project
Discover how The Read Aloud Project has impacted over 800 schools across India in 7 years, improving literacy, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence in thousands of children through the power of reading aloud.
Priyanka Kamath
Sep 22, 20252 min read
Tips for Making Reading Aloud Engaging
Reading aloud is a magical way to bring stories to life. It connects us, sparks imagination, and builds confidence. When done well, it...
Priyanka Kamath
Sep 15, 20254 min read
Explore the Transformative Benefits of Reading Aloud
Reading aloud is more than just a simple activity. It’s a powerful tool that opens doors to imagination, learning, and connection. When I...
Priyanka Kamath
Sep 7, 20254 min read
When Children Don’t Read: The Quiet Crisis Undermining Learning
Children today are reading less—and it’s impacting learning, comprehension, and classroom performance. The Read Aloud Project works with 800+ schools to reignite a love for reading through engaging, culturally rich read-alouds. Join the movement to restore literacy, curiosity, and deep learning in your school. Visit www.thereadaloudproject.com to learn how your school can be next.
Priyanka Kamath
Jun 4, 20252 min read
An Ode to the Quiet Tree
This is for the dads who give silently, who hold everything together, and who deserve to be seen—not just when we need them, but because they matter. 💙
Priyanka Kamath
May 29, 20251 min read
"SaY" it with Education: Things to Do Before, During, and After The Read Aloud Project
Reading aloud to your children is one of the best ways you can keep them engaged with literacy while also building a community.
Priyanka Kamath
Jan 4, 202212 min read
"SaY" it with Education: The Science of Reading
Humankind’s most precious treasure is our children, and our future depends on them. Build leaders by making them readers!
Priyanka Kamath
Dec 20, 20211 min read
"SaY" it with Education: 8 powerful benefits of Reading
Read more about the 8 powerful benefits of Reading.
Priyanka Kamath
Jul 25, 20211 min read
"SaY" it with Education: Why Boys should Read More!
Fact: boys don't read as much as girls. This reading gender gap is affecting boys' performance in school and beyond.
Priyanka Kamath
Jul 12, 20216 min read
"SaY" it with Education: When a Kid says, "I'm not a Reader!"
Reading is a skill that everyone can grow to love, but too many negative experiences can result in trauma, apathy or even anger.
Priyanka Kamath
Jun 28, 20213 min read
"SaY": The Importance of Reading Aloud to children of all ages
Only 17% of parents of kids ages 9–11 read aloud to their children. Yet 83% of kids ages 6–17 want to be read to!
Priyanka Kamath
Jun 15, 20212 min read
"SaY": Things to say when your child says, "I hate reading!"
Our experts suggested these tips for encouraging a resistant reader. Here's what they said.
Priyanka Kamath
Feb 1, 20213 min read
"SaY": Tips & Tricks of Reading Aloud
Reading aloud is not the same as oral storytelling, which also helps a child's learning.
Priyanka Kamath
Jan 27, 20212 min read
"SaY" it with Parenting: THe Read Aloud Project
The magical method: taking time to read aloud to your child.
Priyanka Kamath
Dec 17, 20203 min read
"SaY" it with Education: How to teach * ANY * language to your child
To learn a language, it is MOST important for the children to enjoy themselves while they learn.
Priyanka Kamath
Dec 15, 20203 min read
"SaY" it with Education: The Power of Storytelling: In the Classroom
Storytelling is an age-old art shared among friends, families and strangers, and its presence can captivate young and even older learners.
Priyanka Kamath
Dec 12, 20204 min read
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