Bringing Global Stories to Tibetan Kids on the Roof of the World

Imagine growing up on the vast Tibetan plateau, where yak herds outnumber traffic lights, but colorful picture books are as rare as oxygen at sea level. That’s the reality Tashi Tsering is changing, one page at a time.

For generations, Tibetan parents focused more on survival than storytime. Now, thanks to Tsering’s passion project, children in Lhasa are discovering Eric Carle’s hungry caterpillars and Julia Donaldson’s Gruffalos – all translated into their native language.

\"These books aren’t just stories – they’re bridges,\" says Tsering, who’s battling altitude and logistics to reach remote villages. Next stop? Mountain communities where children’s first ‘book’ might be a prayer text.

With every Tibetan-translated copy of 'Where the Wild Things Are,' Tsering proves great stories transcend geography. Who knew the roof of the world could become a launchpad for young imaginations?

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A world of children's stories on the plateau

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