How I Taught My Grandmother to Read

A Touching Collection of Stories That Celebrate Kindness, Courage, and the Human Spirit!

How I Taught My Grandmother to Read by Sudha Murthy is a beautiful collection of real-life stories drawn from the author's extraordinary life and experiences across India. From the heartwarming title story — about a grandmother's fierce determination to learn to read — to tales of generosity, humility, and quiet heroism, this collection reminds readers of all ages that the most powerful stories are often the simplest ones, rooted in love, perseverance, and human connection.

Why Children and Families Will Love This Book

• A deeply moving collection of real stories by Sudha Murthy — one of India's most beloved authors and philanthropists
• Each story is short, powerful, and packed with timeless values that resonate across generations
• Perfect for children aged 10+ and adults alike — a wonderful family read-aloud collection
• Rooted in Indian culture and everyday life, with characters and situations that feel wonderfully familiar and real

The Stories That Stay With You Long After the Last Page!

Imagine reading the title story aloud — about a grandmother who refuses to let age or circumstance stop her from learning to read — and feeling a quiet, powerful emotion settle in the room. How I Taught My Grandmother to Read is the kind of book that sparks conversations, inspires reflection, and reminds every reader of what truly matters in life.

Warm, wise, and profoundly human — this is a collection that belongs in every Indian home and every child's reading journey.

Rent this book today and be moved by Sudha Murthy's most beloved stories!