The book, more than anything, offers a little hope in this big world that does not value teachers, with real stories from the ground and recognition of a teacher’s inner life, efforts, and the conundrums that follow. The title itself evoked the image of a big bench with storybooks and laughter, a teacher sitting on it and her students surrounding her. I feel Kamala Mukunda’s and Kavita’s book could be a guiding light for many teachers if read, shared, and discussed well. How can we support teachers in their pedagogical skills, along with all that is hidden, invisible, and unsaid in school education? Maybe reading is where the answer lies. One could create a bench of love for teachers to reflect together and be vulnerable.
Ms Kavita writes- “I sincerely hope this book will bring learners, caregivers, and educators together and create better understanding, congenial relations and warmer interpersonal relations, helping to better nurture teenagers and make school a happy place, resounding with laughter at the joy of learning.” Her words need to be practised in our schools amongst parents, management and teachers. A dream would be: this book being read by these three groups, and they each understanding one another to bring more joy into the child’s life, who sometimes seems absent from the picture.
book What Did You Ask At School Today? by Kamala Mukunda
I never knew I needed. It opened my eyes to new ideas, and I took detailed notes on all the fantastic stuff 
we covered, like: 
to read more thoughtfully and chase real growth. Moments like these make learning feel alive
. Can’t wait for all the readings ahead!
from Lotus Petal Foundation
