The Sahitya Akademi annually recognizes excellence in children's literature through the Bal Sahitya Puraskar award. This prestigious award celebrates works that significantly contribute to young readers' literary landscape in various Indian languages.
For the 2025 cycle, the award specifically focused on the English language category, aiming to honor a book that resonates with children through its narrative, themes, and language.
The Bal Sahitya Puraskar selection process involves careful consideration by a jury appointed by the Sahitya Akademi. They evaluate nominated books for their quality, originality, and impact on young minds.
Among the notable submissions for the 2025 award in English, one book stood out:
This book was chosen for its imaginative retelling of traditional South Indian myths and fables, making ancient stories accessible and engaging for a modern young audience.
The potential candidates for the award were presented as follows:
| Award Option | Book Title |
| 1 | Dakshin South Indian Myths and Fables Retold |
| 2 | And that is why ... Manipuri Myths Retold |
| 3 | Stories of Trees from India |
| 4 | The people of the Indus and the birth of civilization in South Asia |
The selection confirms that 'Dakshin South Indian Myths and Fables Retold' is the recognized work for the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar in English for the year 2025.
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