A #nonprofit, our vision is to transform the lives of orphans and children of trauma by sharing the gift of #imagination. Healing with #storybooks/fairytales.
Once upon a time, storybooks had the power to unlock young hearts, allowing them to find hope and healing through the pages. #Cinderella#StorybookHealing#bookwallah
One Wicker Park book store owner says a customer spent about $800 on art books in the crucial Christmas shopping season and then, this week, they wanted to return them all. https://t.co/dvKg3Osaeb
A big thank you to WTTW, Related Midwest, Related Affordable Foundation and Girls and Boys Club for an awesome Magic Crate Library adventure! Watch our coverage on Chicago Tonight and let us know what you think! https://t.co/BrXvYAOHQx
“It was so exciting to meet people from all walks of life -who all came to this festival for one reason- love for books! The historical street was the perfect venue on such a beautiful September Sunday.”- Shreya Singh, Volunteer #printersrowfest
"In the realm of storytelling, fairy tales are more baking than cooking. The same simple ingredients can be reconstituted into surprisingly fresh stories with entry points that are as familiar as “once upon a time.”
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COVID Orphans on the rise-if you see a child alone, on the streets, any child that concerns you- please share this child hotline in India- call- 1098. By going through this proper channel, you are also protecting the child from further possible harm.
Bookwallah’s magical Magic Crate Libraries make storybooks easy and accessible at shelters/areas for children of sex trafficking and trauma. The hero’s journeys help them heal, escape and dream of new possibilities.
Recent study indicates 99% of children in crisis situations identified education as a priority. Yet, #education is often the first service suspended & the last resumed in crises. Please RT if you agree: #EducationCannotWait for any child in crisis! @UN pic: @UNICEF
Our Founder and CEO Seena Jacob recently spoke at #TEDxRushU about how storybooks helped her through difficulties in life, and how that inspired her to start Bookwallah, helping children of trauma heal through the power of storybooks.
Another happy library launched in an orphanage by "Mother of Orphans" thanks to our donors! Library of Dreams will hold storytelling sessions focused on social emotional benefits and healing of storybooks. Calling PUNE for storytellers!
Launch of a Happy library for children of trauma- transforming a room for 600 children of Farmers who committed suicide in Pune, India. Next- storytellers needed!
Cardi B reenacted fairytales for the March 2019 issue of Harper's Bazaar. For the cover and accompanying editorial, Mariano Vivanco photographed the rapper in princess-worthy Vera Wang and Dolce & Gabbana gowns as she posed as Cinderella and Rapunzel. https://t.co/EEDnzcUwhP