India Gets Reading 8.0 India Gets Reading is Room to Read India’s annual national reading campaign that brings together children, families, teachers, schools, libraries, communities and reading champions to celebrate the joy and power of reading. In 2026, India Gets Reading enters its eighth edition, inviting us to look beyond reading fluency and accuracy; to the ideas, questions, connections, and conversations that make reading truly meaningful. My Words, My Story | मेरे शब्द, मेरी कहानी, puts children at the heart of the reading experience. Because reading is not just about saying words correctly—it is about thinking, imagining, asking questions, making connections and sharing what you think. Every child brings their own language, identity, experiences and way of seeing the world to a story. Every language has a place in the story. When children find themselves reflected in books and have the freedom to respond in the language they are most comfortable with; stories become more meaningful and reading becomes a source of joy, confidence and connection. We are celebrating the spaces and opportunities that allow children to reflect, interpret, participate and express themselves; in their own words and in the languages they are most comfortable with. Aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 and NIPUN Bharat Mission, India Gets Reading 8.0 invites all of us to create more spaces where children can read, think, express and be heard. Watch the Campaign VideoMy Words, My Story | मेरे शब्द, मेरी कहानी
My Words, My Story — an invitation to listen—to what children think, what they feel and what they have to say.
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“When children read in the languages of their homes and communities, books become mirrors of their identity and windows to the world.” — Poornima Garg, Country Director, Room to Read India
Read. Listen. Share. Last year, over 3.9 million participants joined India Gets Reading. This year, let’s take the movement even further; into more homes, classrooms and communities, and to more children who are still waiting to be reached. Read with a child. Ask what they think. Listen to their story. Share a book in a language they know and love. Because every child has a voice. Every child has a story. Join us in creating a culture where every child can discover the joy of reading—and the confidence to share their own story. Be part of #IndiaGetsReading2026 Follow the campaign, share your reading moments and join the conversation on Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X. For participation enquiries: My Words, My Story | मेरे शब्द, मेरी कहानी, Celebrating Every Child’s Voice.
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