TED-ED talks 2023 : Must listen talks by Bookosmians

Every young voice matters and how! Join us as we revisit and celebrate the confidence, ideas and eloquence of young voices of Bookosmia’s Speakers Club.

From insights about diversity, joy of grandparents, lessons from Harry Potter to calling out stereotypes like gender bias and stereotyping, these young speakers have left an indelible mark. Here’s a curated list of the most captivating and thought-provoking speeches, showcasing the beauty of youthful expression and the power of voices that resonate globally.

Kung Fu Panda from the famous animated movie of the same name is your average panda labelled ‘fat and useless’ by everyone. He feels he doesn’t fit in. Have you also felt like that? But this panda does not get disheartened and through his life and other examples of art, food and nature, 11-year-old Ted-ed speaker Krish Mahajan gives a wonderful talk about how diversity is not a problem, it is our biggest strength.  Youtube Link  https://youtu.be/7BAg1W8LZrc?si=H50Xim-2PiAQAAer

Growing up, 8-year-old Hiyan shared the common aversion to bugs, influenced by others’ reactions. However, a change occurred when he discovered the beauty in creatures like lizards, dragonflies, spiders, and earthworms. In his TED-Ed talk, Hiyan enlightens us with intriguing insect facts, urging a fresh perspective on these fascinating beings.  Youtube link- Why bugs DON’T bug me | Ted Ed Talk by Hiyan, 8, Bangalore

When she was younger, 11-year-old Mitali brought a Spider Man themed lunch box to school. When her friends saw it,they made fun of her for buying a ‘boy’s lunch box’. That incident opened her eyes to ‘unconscious gender bias’. What is it and what are we doing without being aware that could potentially be harmful to a young mind? That’s the subject TED-Ed speaker Mitali explores in her talk. Youtube Link- Pink or Blue : Why it’s time to call out unconscious gender bias | Ted Ed talk by Mitali,11,Delhi

When 11-year-old Ruhani’s friend called her a dog, her first instinct was to get angry. But it got her thinking. Aren’t dogs our best friends? Aren’t they loyal, kind and lovely? So why is being called one an insult? Through this engrossing talk, TED-Ed speaker Ruhani makes us rethink stereotypes and makes a strong case for respecting all life forms.  Youtube Link-  Thank you for calling me a ‘Dog’ | TedEd Talk by Ruhani Singh, 11, London

9-year-old Parvathi has grown up with her grandparents and has experienced firsthand, the numerous benefits of receiving their unconditional love. Her grandparents have been her biggest supporters in everything she does and she feels grateful for experiencing this magical bond. Youtube link-The joy of living with grandparents | By Parvathi, 9, Bangalore

6) ‘What I learnt from Harry Potter’ by Yashnashree H

When one of her beloved characters in a Harry Potter book broke their arm, this young speaker could not finish the book. It reminded her of the time she got injured playing badminton and how she never picked up the racquet again. However, when she found the strength to go back to the book, she had a surprise realisation about books, not giving up and happy endings. A wonderful talk by 9-year-old TED-Ed speaker Yashnashree H. Youtube link-   Harry Potter-What I learnt from you | Ted-Ed Talk by Yashnashree,9, Bangalore

TED-Ed, TED’s education initiative, inspires tomorrow’s TED speakers and future leaders by supporting students in discovering, developing and sharing their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. Bookosmia is proud to be selected to be a part of TED-ED Student talks.