About us iamge

Why we Exist

Building Tomorrow's Thinkers Through Better Reading Today

Every parent knows the frustration: your child can read the words, but they don't understand the story. Try it out yourself and ask your child to articulate what they read.

Bookstaken began with one simple idea: kids learn best when they're having fun. We discovered that children who struggled with reading comprehension transformed completely when they could discuss stories with peers and caring mentors.

What started as pilot sessions with curious young minds has grown into a community of confident readers, dedicated mentors, and supportive parents across India.

Mission iamge

What Drives Us

Our Mission 🎯

To assist parents in transforming their children into wise thinkers for lifetime.

Timeline

How It All Started 📖

Early 2024

The Beginning

  • Started pilot sessions
  • Discussion based Learning
  • Feedback based development

Late 2024

Building & Testing

  • Created 6-month curriculum,
  • Trained early mentors
  • Conducted 100+ sessions

Early 2025

Recognition & Awards

  • Microsoft for Startups
  • SIA by UN Finalists 2024
  • Incubation at NSRCEL-IIMB

Meet the People Behind Bookstaken 🤝

Dhiraj Bodade

Dhiraj Bodade

Co-FounderCOO

Recent graduate from VNIT Nagpur with 1.5+ years building Bookstaken

Sales expertise gained at India's first proptech unicorn: NoBrokerHood and EXL Technology

Passionate about entrepreneurship since college, driven by creating meaningful impact for children

Shubham Revankar

Shubham Revankar

Co-FounderCEO

Strong development background, with academic excellence and team leadership experience

Beyond tech: passionate chess player, Rubik's cube solver, cricket enthusiast, and avid reader

Brings both technical expertise and genuine love for reading to our mission

Yash Goyal

Yash Goyal

Co-FounderCTO

Recent graduate with 8+ internships across various companies

Extensive experience working with overseas clients and building user-friendly interfaces

Combining technical excellence with visionary leadership to scale our Reading Circle platform

Jaswanth Nalluri

Jaswanth Nalluri

Founding UI/UX Designer CBO

Recent graduate from VNIT Nagpur, Enthusiastic designer with a passion for creativity and innovation.

Excited to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful projects.

Experience as a freelance designer for a popular YouTuber, bringing fresh ideas and practical skills to every team.

Our Bookbuddies (Mentors)

We carefully select college students from BA and BBA programs across India

Our Mentors Feature

Excellent English communication skills

Natural ability to connect with children aged 8-11

Patience and enthusiasm for fostering young minds

Commitment to making reading fun and engaging

Mentor Training Program

Empowering Mentors to Inspire Young Minds

Training Program Feature

Child psychology basics for age group 8-11

Discussion facilitation techniques

Reading comprehension strategies

Creating safe, inclusive environments for all children

Want to Become a Bookbuddy ?

Join our mission to make reading fun!