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ISN homepage Indian Storytelling Network Gurgaon Storytellers: 1) Shivani
Kanodia. 1 Shivani Kanodia. Shivani believes that stories exist all
around us, from deep inside an ocean to high in the sky. With a PhD in biotechnology, the storyline
demanded that she pursue a career in science but what fun is a story without
a twist? Her passion for books, and
the decreasing interest in reading amongst young people which she noticed
during her Fulbright Fellowship in the USA, prompted her to start a kids book
meet. To give wings to her dreams and
follow her passion, she founded Aryah Inspires LLP, an organization which aims to nurture the story-lovers
within individuals. As a professional storyteller,
consultant, and trainer Shivani is committed to "Storify the Nation' by
empowering people to harness the power of storytelling to initiate dialogues
and create conversations. Aryah Inspires specializes in curating
literature festivals, book weeks, and day-long events around books, stories,
and literature for schools, corporates, and communities. Since its inception in 2017, Aryah Inspires has conducted 230
workshops and other sessions with more than 18,000 participants. Shivani has worked with organizations such
as 1)
Pratham books (storytelling sessions), 2)
Katha India (creative writing workshops for Katha Utsav 2018 and 2019), 3)
Oxford University Press India (teacher trainings and sessions), 4) Jaipur
Literature Festival for outreach program (2018, 2019 and 2020), and 5)
The Hindu group to facilitate STEP summer program. Shivani has done story narration in
collaboration with BookyBoo and UNICEF Maharashtra to raise awareness
regarding the Pandemic, reaching more than 20,000 young people. Currently she is working as a
Storytelling Consultant for a couple of schools in Delhi/NCR and Haryana to
create audio recordings of stories for children, and to transform the
learning through story pedagogy via teacher training sessions for students
and parents. Shivani is also the
founding member of Delhi Storytellers' Tribe. Programs offered 1)
Story Paradise. Storytelling
sessions for young people in various formats such as read aloud, oral
performance, and storytelling using puppets and props. We also have modules for adults. 2)
Sound of Stories for Children. A
storytelling, creative expressions, and writing workshop designed to hone the
listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills amongst students -- making
them friends with books and literature. 3)
Scribble Express. A
creative writing and expressions program which enables fearless creativity,
imaginative thinking, and curiousity. 4)
"Out of the Story Maze" for teachers, parents, and others. A
flagship programme of Aryah Inspires
to train individuals in the art of storytelling. It has two levels: one for beginners, and
one practicing storytellers. There are
general and customised formats for this module, based on the requirements for
classrooms, parents, and corporates. 5)
Let's Storify Subjects. A
workshop for educators, assisting them to integrate stories with the
curriculum in subject-specific classrooms. 6)
StoryArts Gala. A
specially curated event for any age group, in which we create an exclusive
experience of weaving stories. A photo of Shivani is here. Contact
Info: 98714
74291 aryahinspires@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/aryahinspires https://www.instagram.com/aryahinspires
Dr.
Suneeli is a freelance HR professional and passionate storyteller. With a
background in education, she taught college students for five years and also
delved into social impact work during her SBI Youth for India Fellowship,
where she undertook a project on Menstrual Health Management (MHM), before
exploring the world of storytelling. Her
journey into storytelling began in 2017 with a course by Ms. Samvedna Amitabh
Rawat, founder of Kahanipur. She actively started practicing the art in
2024, and has been doing storytelling for young people in schools, NGOs,
camps, and online. Alongside
storytelling, she enjoys writing and has composed two Hindi poems. She continues to explore new creative
avenues, including voice-over artistry, and shares her love for stories
through her Instagram and her recently launched Youtube channel. With
a keen interest in global collaborations, she is always on the lookout for
opportunities to connect with fellow creatives, expand her reach, and make
storytelling an immersive experience for audiences of all ages. When
she isn’t lost in stories, you’ll find her cooking up something delicious or
discussing the nuances of writing and narration. A
photo is here. Contact
info 91674
35990 sunili.anand@gmail.com
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