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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 2025: a space where children read, reflect, and vote for the books they love the most.
How to Sign Up for the Parag Children’s Choice Award – Hindi 2025
Step 1: Register Your Interest
Fill out the online registration form with basic details about your school/library/organisation by 25th August
https://forms.gle/2ofWURF7xRMMiYPZ7
Step 2: Confirmation & Welcome Kit
Applications will be shortlisted. Selected libraries will receive a confirmation email along with a welcome kit that includes:
– Participation guidelines
– A timeline of activities
Step 3: Read, Reflect & Discuss
Children explore the books – individually, in small groups, or through read-aloud sessions. Encourage open-ended conversations and thoughtful engagement.
Step 4: Voting Time!
After reading, children vote for their favourite book. You’ll receive clear instructions on how to gather and submit votes.
Step 5: Celebrate the Winners
Books loved by children across the country 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 Participants:
7 years and above
3. Language of Participation:
The longlist books are in Hindi
4. Access to Resources:
– 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
– Facilitate group or individual reading sessions
– Support children in reflecting and voting thoughtfully
– Submit final votes, feedback and some evidences within the given timeline
We’re excited to share the books chosen for the Parag Children’s Choice Award – Hindi 2025 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 2025 Longlist has been selected from the Parag Honour List 2024 – Hindi, ensuring that participating children engage with high-quality books that are well-written, beautifully illustrated, and enjoyable.
Parag Children’s Choice Award Hindi 2025 Longlist:
| Sr No. | Name of the Title | Name of the Publisher | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ek Do Teen | Jugnoo (Ektara) | Fiction |
| 2 | Gappu Gola | Pratham Books | Poetry |
| 3 | Aada Pada | Eklavya | Poetry |
| 4 | Hathiyon Ki Toli | Jugnoo (Ektara) | Poetry |
| 5 | Kuch Aata Na Jata | Jugnoo (Ektara) | Poetry |
| 6 | Neem Teri Nimboli Peeli | Eklavya | Poetry |
| 7 | Rafoo Ki Jalebi | Eklavya | Poetry |
| 8 | Registan Main Bus | Jugnoo (Ektara) | Poetry |
How to Buy – Parag Children’s Choice Award (PCCA) Hindi 2025 Books
For the complete PCCA 2025 set
– Jalaj Kumar Verma
– Email: [email protected]
– Contact No.: 9981015610 (Landline No.- (0755-2977770, 2977771)
For only Juganoo (Ektara) titles from the PCCA 2025 longlist
– Rajesh Parashar / Anita Sharma
– Email: [email protected]
– Contact No.: 9109915118/ 9425007037/ 0755-=4939472
For only Eklvaya titles from the PCCA 2025 longlist
– Jalaj Kumar Verma
– Email: [email protected]
– Contact No.: 9981015610 (Landline No.- (0755-2977770, 2977771)
For only Pratham Books title from the PCCA 2025 longlist
– Ms. Gargi
– Email: [email protected]
– Contact No.: 011 41042483
If you have any questions or need more details, please write to us at [email protected]
