The Heroes Among Us: 25 Extraordinary Indians

What makes someone a hero? In The Heroes Among Us, authors Sanjeev Sanyal and Sonia Mehta hand children the answer not through definitions, but through 25 unforgettable lives.

Crafted for readers aged 8 to 12, this book is a vibrant celebration of courage, grit, and vision. It invites young minds to scale Everest with Bachendri Pal, orbit the Earth with Rakesh Sharma, march toward justice with Kiran Bedi, and dream of a self-sufficient India with Verghese Kurien. These are not distant figures from history books they are trailblazers made relatable, approachable, and real.

What truly shines in this collection is its tone: accessible without dumbing down, thoughtful without being didactic. Sanyal and Mehta bring together their storytelling flair and research strength to create narratives that are crisp, compelling, and emotionally resonant. Each story ends not just with admiration but reflection what would you do in their shoes?

The illustrations breathe energy into the text, making the book feel like a joyful exploration rather than a lesson. They serve as a visual compass, guiding young readers through moments of struggle and triumph with warmth and color.

More than a biography collection, The Heroes Among Us is part time machine, part mirror, and part launchpad. It looks to the past to shape how children see their future grounded in Indian history, yet bursting with universal values of resilience, curiosity, and belief.

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