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One Day, One Story
What happens when a child finds a story in a language that feels like home?
This ‘One Day, One Story’ (ODOS), Pratham Books is celebrating the joy of reading in the languages children speak, think, and dream in – and it would be lovely if you were part of it.
One Day, One Story is more than a reading session. It is a celebration of stories, languages, and the many people who help bring them to children. At the heart of the initiative is a simple belief: every child deserves the chance to discover the joy of reading in a language they understand and love.
None of this happens without the reading champions. Authors, illustrators, and translators do the work of bringing these stories to life, but it’s you who carry them that final mile, into homes and classrooms, straight into a child’s hands. When you sign up, you’re not just hosting a reading session; you’re the reason one more child falls in love with reading.
This year’s picks:
- For younger readers: I Love to Read – written by Rohini Nilekani and illustrated by Angie and Upesh, this one turns every child into a book lover.
- For older readers: Asha’s Voice – written by Mathangi Subramanian and illustrated by Saheb Ram Tudu, proof that being small doesn’t mean your ideas can’t be big.
Be part of the movement.
Sign up for One Day, One Story 2026 and get print or digital copies of Pratham Books’ chosen stories in your preferred language. ODOS week runs from 8th–15th September – pick any date that works, gather the children in your community, and give them a story that stays with them.
Every child who reads because of you is one more step toward #GetChildrenReading. That’s not a small thing. That’s the whole mission.
Snap it, film it, share it! Post your moments using #ODOS2026 and #PrathamBooks; Pratham Books will send you a digital certificate celebrating your part in this reading movement.
Having trouble with the form or have questions? Write to champions@prathambooks.org
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