Famida Choudhary chats with accomplished educator and literacy expert Vridhi Sharma about nurturing reading competencies in students. They discuss the foundational skills needed for early years and how these evolve into advanced comprehension in middle school. Vridhi shares practical strategies for educators, including guided reading, vocabulary-building techniques, and differentiated instruction, while addressing challenges like digital distractions and lack of student interest. Together, they explore how embedding 21st-century skills into literacy can transform classrooms and inspire lifelong readers.