SANSKAARI GIRLS BOOK CLUB
A feminist reading revolution, from South Asia to the world
WHO ARE WE?
The Sanskaari Girls Book Club is a free global community for curious readers who want to dive into powerful writings from South Asia within a brave, inclusive, and diverse space. If you’re eager to challenge your own biases, reimagine what it means to be ‘sanskaari’, and engage in bold feminist conversations with a vibrant group of thinkers, this space is for you.
Ready to join us? Become a member today!
The Sanskaari Girls Book Club is a free global community for curious readers who want to dive into powerful writings from South Asia within a brave, inclusive, and diverse space. If you’re eager to challenge your own biases, reimagine what it means to be ‘sanskaari’, and engage in bold feminist conversations with a vibrant group of thinkers, this space is for you.
Ready to join us? Become a member today!
WHO ARE WE?
BECOME A #SANSKAARIGIRL
Sign up for our free membership and join a growing community that explores curated South Asian literature through an intersectional feminist lens.
Reading Meetups
Monthly meetups to discuss the book or theme for the month! You can join online from anywhere in the world or offline in Mumbai (Goregaon West)!
Substack Newsletter
A curated monthly newsletter featuring reading recommendations, event updates, and all things #SanskaariGirls
WhatsApp Community
Become part of our dynamic WhatsApp community, with themed channels that explore different dimensions of South Asian feminist literature: share thoughts, discover new reads, and connect with fellow members.
Events
You get first access to exclusive events at a subsidised cost.
GLOBAL FOOTPRINT MAP
HOW WE STARTED
SGBC was founded in August 2019 by Vandita Morarka, Founder and CEO of One Future Collective, and was housed within the organisation until March 2025. Over five years, SGBC grew into a vibrant community of over 3,000 readers, hosting meet-ups across the world and creating a safe, supportive virtual space during the pandemic.
What began as a passion project evolved into a larger initiative, but its integration within an institutional framework brought challenges around resourcing, funding, and questions of long-term scalability.
In March 2025, we made the intentional decision to transition SGBC into a fully volunteer-led and community-driven initiative outside of One Future Collective. This move reflects our continued belief in the power and importance of such a space: one that remains accessible, free of cost, and grounded in the values of collective care and joy. We see this shift as an opportunity to grow an even larger, more inclusive reading community, while staying true to the spirit of why SGBC was created: to celebrate literature, build meaningful connections, and hold space for feminist reflection and dialogue.
TESTIMONIAL
A highlight of my 2024 was getting involved with the “Sanskaari Girls” of SGBC. Month after month we drew conversations based on the books and our experience, but did so much more than just read! We discovered a public cove next to some chatty geese, we found common ground over freshly baked cookies, we exchanged flowers and pretty stones (!!), and re-established our connection with nature. It’s by far the best curation of books, prompts, and participants in India, and I can’t wait to see what the club get up to next!
Utkarsha Kotian
Volunteer
