The Young Narrator’s Contest was created to encourage fresh young voices to step into the world of storytelling. What began as a small idea turned into something magical, with 350+ submissions from across India, each bursting with creativity and heart. This webpage is a celebration of every young narrator who breathed life into Hathilal and the Mice, and the ones who made it as winners of the contest.
Aarav Parekh
Age: 5 Yrs
Aarav Parekh is a Grade 1 student from Mumbai. A witty boy with an endearing smile, Aarav has a multitude of interests. His first and truest love is cricket. He is also a bona fide bookworm who would gladly trade ten toys for a single book. Whether it’s chess or a board game, Aarav dives into the smallest details and plays to win. Imaginative, creative, and endlessly entertaining, he captivates with his dramatic storytelling abilities.
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Raaeesha Parikh
Age: 8 Yrs
Raaeesha Parikh, an 8-year-old brimming with hope and empathy, is a model student and a teachers’ favourite. Respected by her peers for her warmth and leadership, she approaches every decision with determination. Her interests range from dance, art, badminton, and cricket to English and Maths. She loves reading and thrives in public speaking, proudly contributing as a member of her school’s broadcast team.
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Anuradha Sriram
Classical Musician, Playback Singer
I felt like I was inside the story! I wanted to make the characters sound real, just like in the Karadi audiobooks I listen to!
– Bargav Ananth
It was a great opportunity and experience for our little ones to learn. Thank you for this contest!
– Inchara Athreya’s parent
Atharv had a blast while recording story. From adding his own expressions to voice modulation- every moment was filled with creativity and excitement. Thank you for giving young narrators this wonderful platform.
–Atharv Bhardwaj’s parent
Jayasankar enjoyed it. The most amazing thing was it increased his self-awareness and empathy. After recording, when he listened to his own recordings, he gave a self-feedback pointing out which part was not clear or where the writing conveyed something else but the expression conveyed something very different. So he reworked on the audio multiple times till he was satisfied.
-Jayasankar’s parent
To,
All Young Narrators!
You can be the star of your own audiobook. Download this exciting flipbook, record your voice, and bring the story to life – for yourself, your family, and friends.
