The Power of Story
Kahaani Time’s mission is to introduce the next generation of Indian Americans to their culture, using the Power of Story.
Whether it’s Stories from the great epics of the Mahabharata and Ramayana, or Panchatantra folk tales, or the lives of historical figures ranging from Buddha to Birbal, these Stories have stood the test of time and captured the imagination of countless generations.
It is Stories that lay the groundwork for an identity that will guide our children for life. It is Stories that connect children to our traditions, show them role models for good behavior, introduce them to spiritual practices, and plant seeds of curiosity that blossom later in life.
Kahaani Time sends free, time-tested books that celebrate Indian culture to families with children from birth through 12 years old.
Strengthening your children’s connection to Indian culture, traditions, celebrations, and values can be as easy as adding Kahaani Time storybooks to your family’s reading time. We invite you to sign up for a free subscription.
Helping Busy Parents
Indian-American parents face a number of challenges in passing on their culture.
We are busy working professionals, often with both parents having demanding careers.
We want the very best for our children, which in today’s world involves not just a good education but a whirlwind of activities, like sports and music.
As a result, it proves difficult to find time to pass on our culture and its embedded values. These are the most important gift we can give our children, but it is easy to keep putting off.
In addition, we are a small, relatively new group in the US. The content we encounter everyday is mainly western in origin (e.g. Goldilocks, Three Little Pigs, Greek mythology).
Even if we look online, the offerings are scarce, and it is difficult to tell what is good, or what will present positive images for our children.
These challenges can be greater for blended families, and for 2nd or 3rd generation families.
By curating and delivering great content, Kahaani Time takes away all these pain points for busy parents.
Expert Curation
Kahaani Time curates the best Indian books to match each developmental stage of a child’s journey from infancy to independent reader.
We select an age-appropriate board book, picture book, or early chapter book every month for kids ages 0-12.
Our book lineup contains a mix of well-known classics from storied publishers like Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle as well as exciting new works from newer publishers and authors.
By partnering with newer authors, we tap into a diversity of Indian voices and include stories that have been updated to show relevance to today’s times.
We are careful to ensure the content we select presents positive role models for both boys and girls, of all backgrounds.
We also listen to our subscribers, asking for feedback on each book and optimizing our lineup for different ages and types of children.
Parents can trust that their children are in good hands with Kahaani Time.
Choose Your Kahaani
Choose Your Kahaani is an opt-in program offered for kids ages 9-12, and it’s kid-driven. They get the opportunity to choose their own books each month from our curated collection, creating a tailored experience totally based on their own interests and reading level.
If your children would rather be surprised, then do nothing and they will continue receiving a storybook from our collection every month.
Future Vision
Kahaani Time is more than a program for children; it’s truly a program for families. For parents, Kahaani Time serves as an entry point to engage in conversations about Indian values or concepts with their kids.
As we expand, Kahaani Time will not just send books; we will share free holiday guides, activity ideas, recipes, music, podcasts, and a LOT more to make Indian family experiences even more accessible.
Kahaani Time will empower parents to create their own Indian practices that are meaningful and resonant.
In the future, Kahaani Time plans to expand to other countries and serve the worldwide Indian diaspora.
How Does It Work?
Simply sign up and your child will receive a free storybook from our curated collection once a month, addressed to your child and delivered to your mailbox. That’s it.
Signing up is free, easy, and takes all of 2 minutes. Join today!
Note: Kahaani Time is a nonprofit funded by private individuals. We have recently launched and are currently offering our service on a beta basis for up to 2 years per child.