The Keepers of Knowledge: Writings from Mizoram

An old Mizo proverb holds that a woman’s wisdom takes her only as far as the village stream. Such proverbs and beliefs have weighed heavily on the journeys of Mizo women such that even today, more than a century after the introduction of the written alphabet in Mizoram, there are barely any narratives by women in the existing body of published texts. Women’s limited access to speaking out in the time or orality sadly did not transform into opportunities to write and publish

However, “The Keepers of Knowledge: Writings from Mizoram,” a groundbreaking anthology carefully curated by its editors, marks a momentous turning point. In a state where such collections were scarce, this volume stands as a pioneering effort in unearthing and presenting an abundant treasure trove of stories, personal accounts, poems, art, and more, all penned by Mizoram’s women writers.

Editors: Hmingthanzuali| Mary Vanlalthanpuii

Contributors: Babie Remi | Baby Lalsangzeli | Catherine Lalhruaitluangi Chhangte | Cherrie Lalnunziri Chhangte | Cindy Zothanpuii Tlau | Dawngi Chawngthu | Debbie Rinawmi | Diddo Khiangte | Hannah Lalhlanpuii | Hmingthanzuali | Jacqueline Zote | Janet Lalremsangi | Jerusha Lalremruatfeli | Kristina Z. Zama | Laldinpuii | Lalhlimpuii Pachuau | Lalhmangaihi Chhakchhuak | Lalhming Mawii (Amoii) | Lalhriatchhungi Ralte | Lalramnghaki Ralte | Lalremruati Ngente | Lalrinmawii (Mamawii) Khiangte | Lalrofeli | Lalropari (Pari) | Lalruatkimi Jongte | Lalsangpuii | Lalthangmawii Chhangte | Lalthansangi Fanai | Lalthansangi Ralte | L. V. Lalsangkimi | Malsawmi Jacob | Mary Vanlalthanpuii | Rebecca Lalhmangaihzuali | Rosaline Varsangzuali | Zirtei Mangpa | Zohmangaihi | Zualteii Poonte