YOUR CHILD WRITES IT. WE PUBLISH IT.
A National Young Storytellers Initiative by Makara Books.
Every child has a story waiting to be told.
At Makara Books, we want to encourage young minds to imagine, write, and become published authors.
Through this initiative, selected stories from students across schools will be curated, professionally published, and credited to the child author.
Whether your child loves fantasy, adventure, mythology, mystery, humour, or heartfelt stories — this is their chance to see their words become part of a real book collection.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
* Children studying in classes 6 to 8
* Open to students across India
STORY GUIDELINES
Makara Books invites young writers and storytellers to submit original stories set in India that can be inspired by:
* Animals
* Nature
* Friendship
* Adventure
* Courage
* Kindness
* Hope
* Real-life rescue stories
* forests, rivers and wildlife
Children can write about:
* A real or imaginary animal
* A rescue story
* A forest adventure
* A friendship between humans and animals
* A journey of bravery or kindness
* A story inspired by nature
* A funny or heartwarming moment
* A dream for a better world
WHAT YOUR CHILD GETS
Selected stories may be:
* Featured online
* Published in future collections
* Developed into illustrated books
* Adapted into chapter books
SELECTION PROCESS
We love stories that are:
* Imaginative
* Emotional
* Fun to read
* Honest and original
* Full of heart
* Inspired by kindness and curiosity
A story does not need to be “perfect.” Sometimes the simplest stories are the most powerful.
WORD LIMIT
Minimum: 1000 words
Maximum: 5000 words
(Or minimum 3 pages, max 10 pages.
A4 size paper, in 14 point point size)
LANGUAGE
Entries may be submitted in:
English or Hindi
SUBMISSION RULES
* The story must be original work by the child
* Parents/teachers may guide, but the core writing must belong to the child.
* AI-generated or copied content will be disqualified.
* Only one entry per child is allowed.
* Stories must not contain offensive, abusive, hateful, or inappropriate content.
* Stories should be submitted in DOC, DOCX, or PDF format.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Please email your entry to hi@makarabooks.com with the following details:
* Your email address
* Subject Line:
Story Submission
* Child’s Name
* Age/Class
* School name
* Parent/guardian contact details
* Story title
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Eligibility: Participation is open to children studying in classes 6-8, residing in India.
2. Originality: All submissions must be original and unpublished. Plagiarised or AI-generated content may lead to immediate disqualification.
3. Editorial Rights: Makara Books reserves the right to
* Edit stories for grammar, formatting, clarity, and length
* Curate and compile entries into one or more collections
* Decide final titles, layouts, illustrations, and publication formats
* The essence of the child’s story will be preserved.
4. Publishing Rights: By submitting an entry, the parent/guardian grants Makara Books non-exclusive rights to publish, print, distribute, promote, and market the submitted story in physical and digital formats. The child will continue to remain the credited author of the work.
5. No Guaranteed Publication: Submission does not guarantee selection or publication. The editorial panel’s decision will be final.
6. Certificates: Makara Books may choose to provide participation certificates.
7. Printed copies: An author's copy will be provided free to the child.
Parents are free to order more copies if they want at the prescribed price.
8. Content Restrictions: Stories containing explicit violence, hate speech, discrimination, political propaganda, or inappropriate material for children will not be accepted.
9. Use of Name & School: Selected participants may have their name, age, school name, and story title featured in published books, promotional material, social media, or event communication related to the initiative.
10. Indemnity: By participating in this initiative, the parent/guardian confirms that the submitted work is original and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Makara Books, its team, and representatives against any claims, disputes, damages, or legal proceedings arising from the submission, participation, or violation of any third-party rights or applicable laws.
11. Submission Deadline: This will be communicated soon
12. Contact For queries: hi@makarabooks.com