“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.
Indigenous Call For Stories 2025-2026 - Meet The Winners
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025-2026 Call for Stories written by Indigenous children in Canada. The contest invited young Indigenous storytellers to share their unique voices and perspectives while highlighting the cultural heritage of their families and communities. This year’s winning stories stood out for their imagination, originality, and heartfelt expression.
Meet the authors and stay tuned for their stories, which will be published in the Summer of 2026!
New Release: Futures 2026
Futures 2026: Young Writers and Artists Leading the Way for Sustainability
Futures 2026 brings together 30 award-winning stories by young writers from six continents, alongside global youth artwork, articles, and photography.
Now in its second edition, the anthology explores urgent issues, from climate action to social justice, through powerful, youth-driven storytelling that turns global challenges into lived experiences.
More than a book, Futures 2026 is a platform for young voices and a call to action.
Read, share, and be part of the movement. The future is being written now.
New Releases: VoFG CI Middle East Region
The Ocean Magic Adventure
The Ocean Magic Adventure is a captivating children’s story that transports readers into a magical underwater world filled with wonder, mystery, and marine life inspired by Emirati heritage.
Nursing the Future
Nursing the Future offers a timely and hopeful vision of development that nurtures people, communities, and the planet.
Celebrate stories from the Middle East and the next generation of young changemakers.
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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