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Stories by the Lake

Mumbai's children's literature festival. One magical day of books, ideas, and imagination.

Stories by the Lake — Season 1 festival at Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai
What it is

What is Stories by the Lake?

Stories by the Lake is a curated literature festival where children learn to think deeper.

Created for children and families, the festival brings together some of India's most loved authors, storytellers, educators, and child development experts for a day of thought-provoking conversations, storytelling, workshops, and immersive experiences that nurture independent thinking.

This is not a children's fête. It is a space where children discover new ideas, ask better questions, and see the world differently—and where parents engage with the ideas shaping their children's minds.

Stories by the Lake — festival promotional graphic

Author Talks

Celebrated children's book authors in conversation — about their stories, their craft, and their characters.

Workshops

Hands-on creative sessions where children draw, write, and build — guided by educators and illustrators.

Parent Sessions

Curated talks for parents on raising readers, building curiosity, and supporting learning at home.

What to Look Forward To

  • Conversations with celebrated authors and thought leaders
  • Insightful sessions on childhood, learning, and growing up
  • Stories and ideas inspired by mythology, nature, and science
  • Interactive workshops and hands-on experiences

Register for a literature festival where children don't just listen to stories—they leave with a new perspective.

Season 2 is coming.

Stay tuned for dates, speakers, and registration. Follow @brainologi1 for the first announcement.

Season 1

Event schedule

A full day of stories, creativity, and inspiration for the whole family.

Parent Sessions (11:00 AM – 1:30 PM)

Time Session Audience Speaker
11:00–11:30 AM Champion Children Parents Mickey Mehta
11:30–12:00 PM Scroll Less. Read More Parents Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta
12:00–12:30 PM Stories From My Childhood Parents & Kids Sonali Kulkarni
12:30–1:00 PM Adventures on Mt. Everest Parents + Kids Vikas Dimri
1:00–1:30 PM Principal's Panel: Educating Creative Thinkers in the Era of Gen AI Educators Sheetal Kapoor, Geeta H, Divya Punjabi (moderated by Fiona Fernandez, Mid Day)

Workshops

Time Session Audience Facilitator
11:00–11:30 AM I CAN Character Design Kids 5–7 Urvashi Dubey
11:30–12:00 PM I CAN Character Design Kids 8–12 Urvashi Dubey
12:00–12:30 PM Stories From My Childhood Parents & Kids Sonali Kulkarni
12:30–1:00 PM Make Your Own Story World Kids Age 5+ Priyanka G
1:00–1:30 PM History of Mathematics Kids 8+ Archana Sarat
Through the day Judging of Character Dress Up & Awards Kids & Parents Pritsi

Children's Sessions (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

Time Session Audience Speaker
3:30–4:00 PM How to Build a Library for Your Child at Home Parents Sheetal Kapoor
4:00–4:45 PM Weapons of God: Power, Myth & Magic 3+ Yrs Devdutt Pattanaik
4:45–5:00 PM HSBC Parents Shubhada Dayal
5:00–5:30 PM The Great Diamond Treasure Hunt 9–12 Yrs Lubaina Bandukwala
5:00–5:30 PM Pet Adventures: Cheers to Cleo 5–7 Yrs Katie Bagli
5:30–6:00 PM What's Your Mumbai Quotient? 10+ Yrs Fiona Fernandez
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Speakers

Authors, educators, and thought leaders who shaped our inaugural festival.

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Special activity

Character Dress-Up

Come dressed as your favourite book character and get a special reward! Whether it's Hermione, Matilda, Mowgli, or a character from your own bookshelf — imagination is encouraged.

Prizes and surprises for the most creative costumes.

Character dress-up at Stories by the Lake — come dressed as your favourite book character
Where

Venue

Prudential Deck, Level 1
Hiranandani Gardens, Powai
Mumbai, Maharashtra

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Entry by registration. Limited seats for workshops. All sessions are family-friendly.

Get in touch

Partnerships & Media

Partnerships

Harshil Shah +91 98206 89256 harshil21@booksbarista.in

Media

Mihir Pawar +91 7506020020 mihir@bluebuzz.in
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