Certified Storytelling Workshop
Join us for the Certified Storytelling Workshop on May 25, 2025, at Kathaikalam – The Storytelling Academy, Thindal, Erode. Open to all aspiring storytellers looking to begin their journey with expert guidance and immersive storytelling practices.
Led by Mrs. C. Vanithamani Arulvel, the session includes hands-on activities, creative techniques, and tools to build a strong storytelling foundation and connect with your audience.
So far, Kathaikalam has certified 105 storytellers, conducted 1,000+ sessions, reached 92 schools, and trained over 1,200 teachers — with a growing impact across YouTube and podcasts.
Don’t miss this chance to start your storytelling journey. 📞 Contact: 98424 35059
Our Divisions
Kathaikalam
Butterfly Library
Noolthalam
The Storytelling Academy
Kathaikalam is a storytelling platform that promotes the importance of storytelling in children's education and development. It offers a variety of storytelling services, including story sessions for children, workshops for parents, and training for teachers.
Library for Children & Adults
Welcome to Butterfly Library - a haven for all ages! From enchanting picture books for children to thought-provoking reads for teenagers and adults, we have something for everyone. Discover the magic of storytelling and let your imagination take flight in our welcoming space. Join us in our mission to ignite the love for reading in every person who walks through our doors.
Book Store for sales
Welcome to Noolthalam, your ultimate book haven! Discover handpicked books for both adults and children, personalized to each child's age and interests. Ignite young minds with captivating stories and inspire a love for reading that lasts a lifetime. Join us on this enchanting journey of imagination and knowledge!
Vanithamani Arulvel
Mrs. Vanithamani Arulvel is a dynamic Storyteller for children exclusively in Tamil. 'Butterfly Kids Library' is being run by her which is an important phenomenon. She conducts various storytelling sessions for children under the banner named 'Kathaikalam' and is also a soft skill trainer to college students. 'Happy classroom for children and teachers' is an academic training being conducted for teachers in various schools.
Our Objective
Listening
Creativity
Our Objective
Communication
Imagination
Concentration
Reading
Patience
Vocabulary
Meet the Team
Our Team is a group of passionate individuals who are dedicated to promoting literacy and education in Tamil Nadu. They use storytelling, reading, and access to books to help children develop their literacy skills, imagination, and creativity. They have a proven track record of success, and they are making a positive impact on the lives of children in the region.
Nishanth Arulvel
Media Specialist
Thenmozhi
Storyteller
Prem Ravi
Technical Specialist
Manjula
Event Coordinator
Rajarajeshwari
Trainer & Storyteller
Sumathi
Event Coordinator
Kalaiyarasi
Public Speaker
Devapriya
Designer