We decided to start this group to give young children of all backgrounds the chance to learn Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and other South Asian Languages including Punjabi and Gujarati, while also reinforcing English language skills.   Our multi-lingual program is geared towards reading and learning. Each program focuses on stories, songs and enriching activities in one South Asian Language along with at least one English language story or activity within the half-hour story time.    Each NYC Read to Me …

In this cultural melting pot called new york city, isn't it surprising that there's no meetup group for bengali culture and literature enthusiasts? And we are talking of an ethnic group whose identity is cast in its culture and literature! Hopefully this group will fill that void.   This is for you, if - you can read and write bengali - you think bengali culture is deeper and broader than durga pujo, or any pujo for that matter - you do not believe in caste, class and religious divides - you are …