Welcome to FunHonee!

The Buzz

In a world where Potter Mania rules the roost, and the ancient art of story telling is deliberately folded into the depths of standardized categories - ancient folklore, or mythology - children across borders are left with little to no choice to make a connect with their rich ethnological heritage. While contemporary literature is slowly and steadily snaking its way through the din of multiculturalism, there are many voices that go unheard, either for the sheer lack of hegemony, support, or conduits; or for the simple reason that many of these writings are typically formulated to ape the much-hyped Western fantasy-fiction genre, or a little too goody or sterilized for the real-world thirst of these young minds.

That’s where we come in. FunHonee is a literary and creative initiative for children that hopes to break multicultural barriers. While we’re still taking our baby steps, and exploring parts of the United States in our current endeavors, we hope to make this a global drive as we move on.

This initiative has primarily been established with the idea to encourage children to bond across borders and build sensitivity and awareness by sharing literature from all over the world, reviewing multicultural stories that they enjoyed and can relate to, and writing effectively from within the precincts of their culture.

Special thanks to:

Shalini Pattabiraman, of Learning Initiatives, and The Talking Gallery, for her invaluable counsel and support in conceptualizing this initiative.

Arun Toke, of Skipping Stones, for his cordial approbation of FunHonee's programs.