Indie Reads Aloud with Preethi Balasubramanian and "Aria's Patience Project"
- Diana Kathryn
- Jan 27
- 1 min read
Indie Reads Aloud Radio
Episode # 280
Aria's Patience Project
Book One of The Everyday Superpowers Series
Written by
Preethi Balasubramanian
Meet Aria—a curious, spirited girl who thinks waiting is a rule invented by adults. From long lunch lines to crispy dosas, nothing seems to move fast enough for her! But when her grandmother, Paati, gifts her a tiny notebook called The Patience Project, Aria is about to discover that patience isn’t boring—it’s a superpower.
Through unexpected challenges like a flooded science fair experiment, talent show panic, and friendship struggles, Aria learns to pause, listen, and act step by step. With each small win, she discovers that steady effort, courage, and calm can make even the hardest tasks possible.
Inspired by timeless wisdom from the Thirukkural and South Indian stories, Aria’s Patience Project blends heart, humor, and life lessons for kids aged 6 and up. Perfect for young readers, parents, and classrooms, this story encourages children to grow their emotional intelligence, practice resilience, and see challenges as opportunities to shine.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Preethi is an author, speaker, and consultant, known
for the Mystic India for Kids series and her business guide, The Ease Equation – Systems + Support = Sustainable Success. She began by writing bedtime stories for her children, which grew into a series that brings Hindu mythology to life, inspiring courage, curiosity, and cultural connection through engaging, value-filled narratives.
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Aria a little girl learns to "pause, listen, and act" through realistic hurdles like talent show nerves and friendship conflicts. It is a gentle, humorous, and highly practical guide for any child who struggles with frustration or the "rules" of waiting.