• The book is published in India in the last five years

• The author and illustrator must be of Indian citizenship

• The artwork supports and enhances text features contributing to Indian literature, through a theme, clear expression of plot, character, setting, and style

• Engage children aged 5-11 years

• Exemplify a literary element or a life lesson

• Could be either fiction, narrative nonfiction, biography, or non-fiction

• Be in English (could be a translation from an Indian dialect)

• Must be an original piece of work, retelling, abridged and compilations are not included

Criteria