A revised edition of “People Stories: Volume One” written by Avinuo Kire and Meneno Vamuzo Rhakho has been published by PenThrill as its 117th publication, with the objective of preserving and documenting Naga oral narratives.
The book is an initiative of the Naga Heritage Centre and features stories gathered from various sources, including history, legends, folktales and traditional teachings. As stated in the introduction, these narratives “contain keys to knowledge of our past, our history, our ecosystem, and the rich intangible cultural heritage.”
The book was first published under the imprint of PenThrill in April 2016 and was formally released by former Chief Minister of Nagaland Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu and former Minister Deo Nukhu.
The revised edition features a new cover incorporating a photograph by Longri Kichu.
Avinuo Kire is the author of five books and has contributed to various literary journals and leading national magazines. Her stories have appeared in several edited anthologies, including “A Case of Indian Marvels: Dazzling Stories from the Country’s Finest New Writers” (Aleph) and “100 Indian Stories: A Feast of Remarkable Short Fiction from the 19th, 20th and 21st Century” (Aleph). She currently divides her time between Kohima and Thimphu, Bhutan, while working on her next book.
Meneno Vamuzo Rhakho holds a Ph.D. in Indigenous Studies from Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Her doctoral research examined the contemporary challenges faced by Naga women in nation building, for which she was nominated for Trent University’s President’s Medal and the Governor General’s Award, Canada. She currently works at the State Hub for Empowerment of Women, Nagaland, and also serves as a member of the Chokri Chakhesang (Naga) Literature Board.
