neOwn’s Children’s Day Readathon Unites Young Readers Nationwide
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Books leapt off shelves and into young hearts this Children’s Day as readers from across India joined neOwn’s Readathon: Children’s Day Edition—a virtual celebration that proved reading together can be fun, festive, and genuinely habit-forming.
Hosted across two sessions, the three-hour event drew some of the country’s youngest book lovers into a long, lively afternoon of stories, sharing, and smiles. Homes turned into reading corners, screens became story circles, and children discovered that quiet time could be the loudest kind of fun.
The gathering brought together five guests—authors Mallika Ravikumar, Vardhini Amin, and Gulshan Randhawa Advani; storyteller Dr. Rinky Ahuja from Jammu; and seasoned educator Srilakshmi R, who added her 14 years of classroom experience to the mix. Through readings, games, and small reflective moments, they reminded children that stories don’t just entertain—they open doors, steady confidence, and spark imagination.
Between 20-minute silent reading sprints and interactive activities, families took the Million Readers Movement pledge, committing to one weekly reading action that keeps curiosity alive. Across Zoom grids, it showed: pages turning in unison, heads bent in focus, eyes lighting up at discoveries that only books can deliver.
Speaking about the momentum the initiative has created, Kranti Gada, Founder of neOwn, said, “When I was a child, books were my window to the world. They sparked my imagination, taught me empathy, and gave me dreams that still drive me today. That’s the spirit behind Readathon—to give today’s children what stories once gave me: the joy of discovering worlds beyond their own. Reading doesn’t have to be solitary; it can be something we share, celebrate, and pass on.”
As screens dimmed and the last pages closed, the energy of Readathon lingered. The event may have ended, but its purpose lives on in every home that chooses to slow down, pick up a book, and read together. For neOwn, this wasn’t just a Children’s Day special; it was a reminder that reading becomes a habit when families make space for stories in everyday life.
