The Enchanted Voice

Tales from Grandma and Grandpa

Rekindle the Magic of Grandparent’s Tales!

STEP INTO A WORLD OF MAGIC!

We at StoneMill, invite young Indian writers from all over the world to rekindle the spark of nostalgia and joy as they embark on a new adventure –– an adventure inspired by the captivating stories passed down to us by our grandparents!

We believe that these tales carry with them the nostalgia, the emotions, that excitement that is unique to the oral storytelling tradition.

ABOUT THE ANTHOLOGY

We’re giving children a chance to pay homage to their favourite people –– their grandparents! All they have to do is write a short story based on a personal experience, anecdote, or story they’ve heard from their grandparents and we’ll give them the chance to share it with the rest of the world.

Parents are welcome to register on behalf of their wards and each participant can submit a maximum of two stories.

The stories you submit will be a part of a collection of children’s stories, creating a treasury of nostalgia and shared memories.

Let’s make sure the magic of storytelling lives on! Let us provide your children with a space to showcase their writing skills confidently! We would love for young writers to be able to find their audience.

Submission Guidelines

Eligibility

Children and Teenagers aged between 8 – 16 years of age, of Indian heritage, from anywhere across the world.

Theme

The stories must be renditions of personal stories shared by their grandparent or grandparent figures.

Length

The stories can be between 600 and 1200 words.

Author Bio

Answer a couple of fun questions to help us uncover the backstory and setting of the tale’s original narrator!

Entry Limit

Each participant can submit a maximum of two stories. The pre-questions to each story must be answered separately

Deadline

We will be accepting submissions between 15th August and 15th October 2024, till 12 midnight IST

Language

While the original tale may be in any regional language of India, please write and submit the story in English.

FILL OUT THE FORM ONLINE

Answer the questions with your heartfelt responses and attach your story. Be sure to review the guidelines carefully before submitting. We eagerly await the opportunity to delve into your nostalgic tales!