Background

“If you want your children to be smart, tell them stories. If you want them to be brilliant, tell them more stories. - Albert Einstein.”

Not every human culture in the world is literate, but every single culture tells stories. Stories can have a huge positive impact on humans, especially in the founding years of life. Our first learning tool is often a story narrated by loved ones. As kids, stories become a way to develop an understanding, respect and appreciation for other people, cultures, and encourage a positive attitude to communities different from one’s own. Some stories have a lasting impact - they constitute our core memories and become the basis of many characteristics in our personality. 

In the world of the internet, stories have become shorter, blingier, and customized to shorter attention spans. Growing up, many children are deprived of the stories as well as the opportunity to learn the skills of storytelling. Over one third of the Indian population living in rural areas is illiterate as per the Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 (SECC). The stark difference between the literacy levels of the rural and urban population are a clear indicator of how much of a prominent problem it is. Furthermore, storytelling can be a powerful tool for enhancing mental health in children. It helps them process emotions, develop empathy, and build resilience by offering a safe space to explore complex feelings and experiences.

It is with this intention of preserving and promoting the noble art of storytelling, promoting creativity and mental wellness that Best Tellers came to life. 

Source: https://secc.gov.in