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The Eight Sister States

Books by State

Explore literature from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura — each with its own unique voice.

Literary Map of Northeast India

Arunachal Pradesh

The land of the dawn-lit mountains — stories from India's easternmost state.

Tales from the Dawn-Lit Mountains: Stories from Arunachal Pradesh

The White Shirts of Summer

Shaman and the Secret Spirits of the Past

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Brahmaputra valleys, tea gardens, and a rich Assamese literary heritage.

Rough Streets

Riverside Stories: Writings from Assam

Once Upon A Blink

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Classical dance, ancient Meitei manuscripts, and vibrant contemporary voices.

The Frog Finally Sings

The Red Rhododendron Songs

My Hidden Happiness

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The abode of clouds — literature from the Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia hills.

We Come From Mist: Writings from Meghalaya

History's Angel

The Light at the End of the World

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Songs of the Mizo people — poetry, prose, and oral traditions in print.

Postcard from the Lushai Brigade (Songs of Freedom Series)

The Keepers of Knowledge: Writings from Mizoram

When Blackbirds Fly (Not Our War series)

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The land of festivals — Naga warriors, traditions, and modern narratives.

The Light After the Storm

The Sky Husband

Nino's Secret Friend

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Himalayan crossroads — Sikkimese, Nepali, and Lepcha voices in literature.

Beneath Magnolia Skies: Writings from Sikkim and Darjeeling Hills

Legends of the Lepchas

The Light of his Clan

Explore Sikkim →

Fourteen tribes, one land — Tripuri folklore, poetry, and history.

Explore Tripura →