In this tutorial, Mythily Iyengar shares practical approaches to nurturing diversity and inclusion in the library. She draws from her experience of celebrating linguistic and cultural richness in the school community and using stories to spark meaningful conversations on identity and belonging.
Keywords: Mythily Iyengar, Diversity in library, Cultural diversity, Linguistic diversity, Mother Language Day, Multilingual storytelling, Inclusive library, Human library, Cultural exchange programmes, Diverse narratives, Student empathy, Identity and belonging, Language survey, Global literature, Student engagement
In this tutorial, Gayathri Vissa from Rainbow International School, Hyderabad, shows how library activities like skits, story-based drawings, and creative writing can boost students’ imagination, teamwork, and communication. Publishing their work in children’s magazines further motivates them to read, create, and express with confidence.
Keywords: Creative Confidence, Story-Based Skits, Creative Expression, Student Participation, Story Creation, Drawing and Writing, Role Play, Communication Skills, Student Voice, Library Activities, Imaginative Thinking, Student Creativity, Publishing Student Work, Reading Motivation, Safe Creative Environment