Coordinator: Dr. Monalisha Roychaudhury, Vice Principal, Bikali College
The Bikali College Book Club was formed in 2023 to encourage members to develop a habit of regular reading and helping to cultivate a love for literature and books. Its aim is to help create a vibrant, engaging environment where members can deepen their love for books, broaden their literary knowledge, and connect with others who share their passion for reading.
Objectives:
- Promote and protect reading culture during a time when technology and social media is taking over student lives
- Improve members’ ability to comprehend complex texts, analyze themes, and think critically about literature.
- Provide a platform for members to discuss and share their thoughts on books, encouraging diverse perspectives and interpretations.
- Introduce members to a variety of genres, authors, and cultures, broadening their literary knowledge and appreciation.
- Inspire members to express their thoughts in writing, whether through book reviews, essays, or creative writing.
- Instill a lifelong love for reading and learning through ongoing engagement with books.
Activities:
- Holding book discussions
- Arrange sessions focused on the life and works of a specific author, discussing their impact on literature and their most notable works.
- Selecting books based on specific themes discussing them as a group.
- Encouraging members to write and share reviews of the books and publish them in newsletter.
- Inviting authors to speak about their work
- Offering workshops that encourage members to engage in creative writing, inspired by the books they read.
- Watching movie adaptations of books read by the club, followed by discussions comparing the book to the film.