“These young voices must be heard and they must encourage global leaders to keep their promises.
— Irina Bokova, Former Director-General, UNESCO
Voice of Future Generations Children’s Initiative Book Series
Each book in our collection is written by children aged 8 to 16, and thoughtfully crafted for young readers aged 6 and up. These engaging, illustrated stories reflect diverse perspectives from around the world, offering powerful insights into global issues through the eyes of children. Children everywhere can learn from and be inspired by the voices of their peers.
Call for Indigenous Child Authors 2026 Now Open!
Are you 8–16 years old, Indigenous, and part of a community in Canada impacted by the Sixties Scoop?
Do you have a creative idea or a story to share?
The Voices of Future Generations Children’s Initiative (VoFG CI), in partnership with the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada (NSSHFC), invites young Indigenous storytellers to share stories celebrating children’s rights, resilience, culture, and hope for a better future.
You can submit:
💡 A story outline or idea (200–300 words), OR
📚 A full story (1,200–1,500 words)
📝 Plus a 100-word bio
🏆 Prizes up to $300, including medals, certificates, publication opportunities, and Child Ambassador roles.
🥇 The Gold Prize winner will have their story published as a beautifully illustrated book and shared worldwide! 🌎✨
📅 Deadline: December 31, 2026
👉 Submit your story: Enter the 2026 Call
Not sure how to begin? Check out our creative writing resources: Creative Writing Resources
Your story matters. Your voice matters. We cannot wait to hear from you!
New Release: Voices of Turtle Island- Stories by Young Indigenous Authors
New from the Voices of Future Generations Children’s Initiative!
Introducing Voices of Turtle Island: Short Stories by Young Indigenous Authors — a powerful anthology featuring 10 stories by young Indigenous authors from across Canada.
Rooted in Indigenous histories, cultures, traditions, and knowledge, these stories explore identity, belonging, family, healing, reconciliation, and hope. 🌿
Through storytelling, these young authors share their voices, honour Survivors, celebrate Indigenous cultures, and inspire a more just and sustainable future.
Published by the Voices of Future Generations Children’s Initiative with the generous support of The National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada. 💙
New Release: The Forest of Friendship
We are excited to share Running Free, a new book from the Voices of Future Generations Children’s Initiative, written by 10-year-old Métis author Makayla Smith.
Follow Ayla as she learns about courage, self-acceptance, culture, community, and the importance of believing in yourself. Inspired by Indigenous teachings and the natural world, Running Free reminds us that we all have unique gifts and that we are enough, just as we are.
Published by the Voices of Future Generations Children’s Initiative with the generous support of The National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada. 💙.
Voices of the Future: Stories from Around the World
A wonderful anthology of eight stories addressing children's rights and sustainable development, written by child authors from all around the world and produced in conjunction with UNESCO's Voices of Future Generations initiative, published by Bloomsbury.
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