India, July 8 -- Smile Train India, the country's largest cleft-focused NGO, released a 'first of its kind' five-part picture book series today at the prestigious Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), New Delhi.

This initiative marks a strategic leap in Smile Train's vision to build a more inclusive society for children with clefts through early education and awareness. The book release event was attended by prominent educationists, psychologists, and other distinguished guests.

Authored by acclaimed children's writer Mamta Nainy, the series uses imaginative storytelling to foster empathy, normalize facial differences, and encourage open conversations around identity and self-worth. The five picture books, each addressing powerful emotional...