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Children’s literature holds the power to inspire young minds – igniting imagination, fostering empathy, and nurturing a lifelong love for reading. In recent decades, Indian children’s books have become increasingly rich, diverse, and creative. While this growing body of work is being recognised and celebrated through various awards, most are chosen by adults – experts, educators, publishers, or critics – without involving the audience the books are written for: children.
The Parag Children’s Choice Award (PCCA) has been created to change that. It invites children to share their own thoughts and preferences about the books they read. This award puts young readers at the centre – giving them the space to express what they like, how they feel, and which stories speak to them. It aims to help children build a joyful and lasting relationship with books. As adults, it also reminds us to truly listen to what children think and feel about their reading experiences.
Would you like to be part of this journey and hear directly from your children and readers?
If yes, the Parag Initiative warmly invites you to participate in the Parag Children’s Choice Award – Hindi 2026: a space where children read, reflect, and vote for the books they love the most.
Step 1: Register Your Interest
Fill out the online registration form with basic details about your school/library/organisation by 15th July 2026
Step 2: Confirmation & Welcome Kit
Applications will be shortlisted. Selected libraries will receive a confirmation email along with a welcome kit that includes:
– PCCA booklet which participation and documentation guidelines, FAQs, sample activities etc
– A timeline of activities
– A working link to buy the books
Step 3: Virtual Orientation Session for the Libraries
PCCA team will organise an online session for the all the participant libraries to take them through the different stages of the PCCA 2026 process. We will also be resolving any queries and concerns at this stage itself, while also selecting facilitators from various libraries that participated in PCCA 2025 to act as PoCs for this year.
Step 4: Read, Reflect & Discuss
Children explore the books – individually, in small groups, or through read-aloud sessions. Encourage open-ended conversations and thoughtful engagement.
Step 5: Voting Time!
After reading, children vote for their favourite book. The PCCA booklet will guide you through the voting process. You’ll receive clear instructions on how to gather and submit votes.
Step 6: Celebrate the Winner
The book that receives the greatest number of votes from children across all participating libraries will be announced and celebrated at Parag Utsav.
1. Who can participate?
– Schools (government, private, aided)
– Community and public libraries
– Reading clubs and learning centres
– Organisations working with children (NGOs, educational centres)
2. Suggestive age group of children participating:
7 years and above
3. Language of Participation:
The longlisted books are in Hindi
4. Resources Required:
– Complete set of books from PCCA Longlist, if not have resources to procure them.
– A teacher, librarian, or facilitator to coordinate the activity
5. Commitment Required:
– Willingness to read longlisted books and engage children with these books
– Facilitate group or individual reading sessions
– Support children in reflecting and voting thoughtfully
– Submit final votes, feedback, and some visual documentation of engagement within the given timeline
We’re excited to share the books chosen for the Parag Children’s Choice Award – Hindi 2026 Longlist!
Each year, the Early Reader and Young Reader titles featured in the Parag Honour List Hindi would form the longlist for the following year’s Parag Children’s Choice Award (PCCA). These books are submitted by publishers and then go through a careful, independent jury review lasting several months, with multiple reviews determining the final list. As a result, the PCCA longlist will comprise high-quality long-list of books with which children would be invited to engage.
The PCCA Hindi 2026 Longlist has been selected from the Parag Honour List 2025 – Hindi, ensuring that participating children engage with high-quality books that are well-written, beautifully illustrated, and enjoyable.
Parag Children’s Choice Award Hindi 2026 Longlist:
| क्रम संख्या | किताब का नाम | प्रकाशक | विधा |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | जब धूप भी हो और बारिश भी | जुगनू | कविता |
| 2 | पूँछ | जुगनू | कविता |
| 3 | हकीम अण्टा ग़फ़ील | जुगनू | कविता |
| 4 | हरी पतंग पे हरा पतंगा | जुगनू | कविता |
| 5 | पहेलियाँ | जुगनू | कविता |
| 6 | जंगल में एक रात | एकलव्य | कविता |
| 7 | घर का रास्ता | मुस्कान | कथेतर |
| 8 | सात पत्तों वाला पेड़ | जुगनू | कथेतर |
| 9 | मेरा बचपन | मुस्कान | कथेतर |
For the complete PCCA 2026 set
Contact Person: Jalaj Kumar Verma
Email: [email protected]
Contact No.: 9981015610
Landline No.: 0755-2977770, 0755-2977771
For only Juganoo (Ektara) titles from the PCCA 2026 longlist
Contact Person: Rajesh Parashar / Anita Sharma
Email: [email protected]
Contact No.: 9109915118 / 9425007037 / 0755-4939472
For only Muskaan titles from the PCCA 2026 longlist
Contact Person: Deepa
Email: [email protected]
Contact No.: 9479360754
For only Eklavya titles from the PCCA 2026 longlist
Contact Person: Jalaj Kumar Verma
Email: [email protected]
Contact No.: 9981015610
Landline No.: 0755-2977770, 0755-2977771
Parag Children’s Choice Award 2026: Picked by Children, Loved by All!
