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Education
Jharkhand Students’ Santhali Storybook Named in IBBY‑UNESCO Global Collection
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 08:37 PM
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A Santhali storybook created by students from Jharkhand has been selected for inclusion in the IBBY‑UNESCO Global Collection, a prestigious international anthology of children’s literature.
A Santhali storybook crafted by students in Jharkhand has been chosen for the IBBY‑UNESCO Global Collection, an international anthology that showcases outstanding children’s literature from around the world.
The IBBY‑UNESCO Global Collection is curated by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) in partnership with UNESCO, and it aims to promote cultural diversity and literacy among children.
The selection marks a significant milestone for Jharkhand and the Santhali language, underscoring the value of indigenous narratives in global literary conversations.
While no official statement has been released, the inclusion is expected to inspire more young writers from tribal communities to share their stories on a worldwide stage.
The IBBY‑UNESCO Global Collection is curated by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) in partnership with UNESCO, and it aims to promote cultural diversity and literacy among children.
The selection marks a significant milestone for Jharkhand and the Santhali language, underscoring the value of indigenous narratives in global literary conversations.
While no official statement has been released, the inclusion is expected to inspire more young writers from tribal communities to share their stories on a worldwide stage.