The Radical Promise of a Library: Reading, Community & Social Change with Mridula Koshy | Episode 11

This episode explores the power of libraries, reading, and access to knowledge through the journey of Mridula Koshy, Founder of The Community Library Project (TCLP).

Mridula shares her journey of building community libraries and creating welcoming spaces where children can read, explore, ask questions, and imagine possibilities beyond their immediate circumstances.

The conversation also explores the role of community, volunteers, storytelling, and collective action in making reading and learning a meaningful part of everyday life.

📚 What does it take to build a library that truly belongs to a community?

📖 Can access to books change how children see themselves and their futures?

🏘️ What can community-led learning spaces teach us about education?

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Team

🎙️ Host: Nikunj Agarwal

🎤 Guest: Mridula Koshy, Founder, The Community Library Project

📖 Research: Natasha

🎬 Production: Nazaneen & Neehra

📝 Mentors: Shaiza & Anjani

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