The National Young Authors Challenge, a first-of-its-kind initiative by Big Red Education in partnership with Penguin Random House India, was launched to encourage young writers across the country to discover and develop their storytelling talent.
Open to students in Grades 8–12, the challenge received over 1,000 story submissions from more than 800 students representing 65+ schools across 45 cities in India.
The selected top 50 stories will be published in a special anthology by Penguin Random House India, curated and edited by acclaimed author Vibha Batra. In addition, 50 more outstanding entries have been recognised for their creativity, originality, and promise as emerging voices.
These stories are now available to read online, offering readers a glimpse into the imagination, perspectives, and storytelling abilities of a new generation of writers.
We invite you to explore and celebrate these remarkable young authors and their work.
Read the 50 Featured Stories here
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