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Ramendra Kumar is an Indian author of children's books.
Ramendra Kumar (also known as "Ramen") is an Indian author of children's books.<ref>{{cite news |title= Children's writer Ramendra Kumar honored in Athens |url=http://www.indiapost.com/childrens-writer-ramendra-kumar-honored-in-athens/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/noted-writer-ramendra-kumar-felicitated-in-sri-lanka/1217854|title=Noted writer Ramendra Kumar felicitated in Sri Lanka|website=Outlook (India)|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref> He has written 35 books in English, which have been translated into 29 languages, including several [[Languages of India|Indic languages]].<ref>{{cite news |title= Children's writer Ramendra Kumar honored in Athens |url=http://www.indiapost.com/childrens-writer-ramendra-kumar-honored-in-athens/}}</ref> He also writes [[satire]], [[poetry]], [[Travel literature|travelogues]], [[Fiction|adult fiction]], and [[Nonfiction|non-fiction]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref>


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Ramen was born in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite news |title= City-bred young adult book writer at Athens event |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2018/sep/25/city-bred-young-adult-book-writer-at-athens-event-1877074.html}}</ref> He attended [[Hyderabad Public School]], [[Begumpet]].<ref name="City-bred">{{cite news |title= City-bred young adult book writer at Athens event |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2018/sep/25/city-bred-young-adult-book-writer-at-athens-event-1877074.html}}</ref> After completing a degree in engineering and an MBA,<ref name="City-bred"></ref> he moved to [[Rourkela]] where he got a job at the [[Rourkela Steel Plant]].<ref name="City-bred"></ref> His daughter, Ankita, and sons, Aniket and Labrador Aryan, are public figures.<ref name="City-bred"></ref>
Kumar was born in [[Hyderabad]],<ref name="express">{{cite news |title= City-bred young adult book writer at Athens event |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2018/sep/25/city-bred-young-adult-book-writer-at-athens-event-1877074.html}}</ref>he attended [[Hyderabad Public School]], [[Begumpet]].<ref name="express"></ref> After completing a degree in engineering and an MBA,<ref name="express"></ref> he moved to [[Rourkela]] where he got a job at the [[Rourkela Steel Plant]].<ref name="express"></ref>


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== Written works in school curricula and education ==

Kumar's work has been included in school curricula and educational programs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Children's writer finds place in Norway, Japan text books |url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/and-more/children-s-writer-finds-place-in-norway-japan-text-books_90630.html |access-date=2024-12-02 |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref> One of his stories was included in a textbook for students in the ninth grade in [[Norway]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=December 1, 2024 |title=Children writer finds place in Norway, Japan text books |url=https://odishatv.in/odisha-news/children-writer-finds-place-in-norway-japan-text-books-24767 |access-date=2024-12-02 |website=Children writer finds place in Norway, Japan text books |language=en}}</ref> Another story was adapted as [[Kamishibai]], the traditional form of storytelling in [[Japan]].<ref name=":0" /> His stories have also been published in 15 textbooks for schools following [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]] and ICSE and State Boards as well as in the curriculum in schools abroad.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Children's writer finds place in Norway, Japan text books |url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/and-more/children-s-writer-finds-place-in-norway-japan-text-books_90630.html |access-date=2024-12-02 |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref><!-- more citations needed -->
== Writing career ==
The first edition of his first book for adults was entitled ''Mohini''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> His first non-fiction book entitled ''Effective Parenting: A New Paradigm''<ref>{{Cite book |last=Kumar |first=Ramendra |url=https://www.amazon.in/Effective-Parenting-Paradigm-Ramendra-Kumar-ebook/dp/B00NDRW0DM |title=Effective Parenting: A New Paradigm |date=2014-09-06 |publisher=Learning And Creativity |edition=1st |language=English}}</ref> was well received<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> and is now in its second reprint.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref>

Ramen began his career by writing satire and poetry.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> When his daughter started asking him for stories, he shifted to children's fiction.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> Ramen's first book for children was published in 1997.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref>

Since 1997, his work has been published by [[Penguin Books|Penguin]], Duckbill [[Hachette (publisher)|Hachette]], [[Pratham]], [[National Book Trust]] (NBT), [[Rupa & Co.]], [[Children's Book Trust]] (CBT), Navneet, Readomania, Pauline & Ponytale.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> His stories have been included in ten [[Anthology|anthologies]] published by CBT as well as collections published by AWIC, Vikas, [[Pustak Mahal]], Readomania and Blue Pencil. His stories were also published in the [[Chicken Soup for the Soul|''Chicken Soup for the Soul'']] series.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> Ramen's works have been published by newspapers and magazines.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref>

Ramen has written several travelogues, satires, and articles on relationships and parenting issues which have been published on-and offline.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> His research-based literary pieces have been published in different anthologies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref>

His adaptation of [[Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015|Juvenile Justice Act]] in 2006, which was published in a graphic novel format, was endorsed by [[United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime]] (UNODC).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> His graphic novel on diabetes was published by [[Butterflies India|Butterflies]], an NGO involved with homeless and working children.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref>

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== Written Works in School Curriculums and Education ==
Ramen's work has been included in school curriculums and educational programs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/noted-writer-ramendra-kumar-felicitated-in-sri-lanka/1217854|title=Noted writer Ramendra Kumar felicitated in Sri Lanka|website=Outlook (India)|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref> One of his stories was included in a textbook for students in the ninth grade in [[Norway]].<ref name="outlookindia">{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/noted-writer-ramendra-kumar-felicitated-in-sri-lanka/1217854|title=Noted writer Ramendra Kumar felicitated in Sri Lanka|website=Outlook (India)|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref> Another story was adapted as [[Kamishibai]], the traditional form of storytelling in [[Japan]].<ref name="outlookindia"></ref> His stories have also been published in 15 textbooks for schools following [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]] and ICSE and State Boards as well as in the curriculum in schools abroad.<ref name="outlookindia"></ref> Six of his books were recommended by [[Central Board of Secondary Education|Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)]], India, as Supplementary Readers.<ref name="outlookindia"></ref>

Ramen's read-aloud book ''Paplu the Giant'' was selected for storytelling sessions to mark the [[International Literacy Day]], by its publisher [[Pratham]].<ref name="outlookindia"></ref> By September 7, 2013 the story was narrated in more than 25 languages in 27 states in India, and abroad.<ref name="outlookindia"></ref> ''Paplu the Giant'' was published as an [[Audiobook|audio book]] by [[Radio Mirchi]] in five languages as a part of its CSR initiative Mirchi Cares, which was distributed by [[Pratham]] in collaboration with National Association for the Blind.<ref name="outlookindia"></ref> The Department of Education of [[Sri Lanka]] published a text book for students in the fifth grade which will be distributed free of cost to children in Sri Lanka.<ref name="outlookindia"></ref>

As a speaker and storyteller, Ramen has been invited to participate in festivals including Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, [[Jaipur Literature Festival]], [[Hyderabad Literary Festival]], Bookaroo, Bhubaneswar Festival of Storytelling (BhuFesto), [[Chandigarh]] Children's Literature Festival.<ref name="outlookindia"></ref> As well as seminars organised by [[Sahitya Akademi]], [[Indira Gandhi National Open University|IGNOU]] and NBT among others.<ref name="outlookindia"></ref> He presented a paper at the 31st [[International Board on Books for Young People|IBBY]] World Congress held in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2008.<ref name="outlookindia"></ref> Ramen chaired two sessions at the 36th IBBY World Congress in Aug-Sept. 2018.<ref name="outlookindia"></ref>

Ramen has also taught creative writing in [[Denmark]], [[Kenya]] & Sri Lanka.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/noted-writer-ramendra-kumar-felicitated-in-sri-lanka/1217854|title=Noted writer Ramendra Kumar felicitated in Sri Lanka|website=Outlook (India)|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref>

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== Awards ==

Ramen won 5 prizes in the ‘Competition for Writers of Children’s Books, 2016 (English)' organized by [[Children's Book Trust|CBT]].<ref name="outlookindia"></ref> Ramen was honored by the writers and publishers of Sri Lanka<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/noted-writer-ramendra-kumar-felicitated-in-sri-lanka/1217854|title=Noted writer Ramendra Kumar felicitated in Sri Lanka|website=Outlook (India)|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref> for his significant contribution to children’s literature in December 2017.<ref name="outlookindia"></ref>

Ramen was conferred the [https://psuwatch.com/rsps-ramendra-kumar-gets-hall-of-fame-award-by-prci/ ‘Hall of Fame’ award by Public Relations Council of India (PRCI)] in March 2020.<ref name="outlookindia"></ref>

== List of Published Works ==
# ''JUST A SECOND AND OTHER STORIES'' (1997) – Vikas Publishing House, Pvt. ltd., New Delhi
# ''THE MAGIC PILLS AND OTHER STORIES'' (1999) – Vikas Publishing House, Pvt. ltd., New Delhi
# ''THE WILL TO WIN'' (2001) – Dahlia Publishers Pvt. Ltd., Kerala
# ''INTERNET IN THE JUNGLE AND OTHER STORIES'' (2003) – Sanbun Publishers, New Delhi.
# ''THE MAD SCIENTIST AND OTHER STORIES'' (2004) – Rupa & Co., New Delhi
# ''CHECK AND MATE AND OTHER STORIES'' (2004) – Rupa & Co., New Delhi
# ''THE MIRACLE PARK'' (2004) – Dahlia Publishers Pvt Ltd., Kerala
# ''BABOLITO AND OTHER FANTASIES'' (2005) – Navneet Publications (India) Ltd., Mumbai
# ''NOT A MERE GAME AND OTHER STORIES'' (2006) – Navneet Publications (India) Ltd., Mumbai
# ''THE BRAVE FRIENDS AND OTHER STORIES'' (2007) – Pauline Publications, Mumbai
# ''BETTER THAN THE BEST'' (2007) – National Book Trust (NBT), New Delhi
# ''TERROR IN FUN CITY'' (NOVEL) (2008) – Navneet Publications (India) Ltd., Mumbai
# ''THE CACTUS'' (2009) – National Book Trust (NBT), New Delhi
# ''FOLK TALES OF ORISSA'' (2009) – Children's Book Trust (CBT), New Delhi
# ''JUVENILE JUSTICE ACT'' (Graphic Book) (2010) – Butterflies, New Delhi
# ''NOW OR NEVER'' (NOVEL) (2010) – Ponytale Books, New Delhi
# ''PAPLU THE GIANT'' (2011) – Pratham Books, Bengaluru
# ''BRAVE NIRMAL AND OTHER STORIES'' (2012) – Pauline Publications, Mumbai
# ''WHAT, WHY AND HOW - A GRAPHIC BOOK ON DIABETES'' (2012) – Butterflies, New Delhi
# ''A TALE OF TAILS'' (2013) – National Book Trust (NBT), New Delhi
# ''WE ARE DIFFERENT'' (2013) – National Book Trust (NBT), New Delhi
# ''THE ROYAL SWEEPERS'' (2013) – National Book Trust (NBT), New Delhi
# ''BOOND'' (2013) – National Book Trust (NBT), New Delhi
# ''MOHINI'' (2014) – Bluejay Books Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
# ''EFFECTIVE PARENTING: A NEW PARADIGM'' (2014) – learningandcreativity.com
# ''TALES OF LORD JAGANNATH'' (2014) – B.K.Publications Pvt. Ltd., Bhubaneswar
# ''THE INDIAN MASAAI'' (2015) – Frog Books, Mumbai
# ''INTEHA : Gazal. Geet''. (Hindi)(2015) – Authors’ Ink Publications, New Delhi, www.authorsinkindia.com
# ''THE PERFECT MATCH''(2015) - Pratham Books, Bengaluru
# ''AND THE JHELUM FLOWS'' (2016) – Authors’ Ink Publications, New Delhi
# ''A TSUNAMI CALLED NANI'' (2016) – Mango Books, Kochi
#''AGAINST ALL ODDS'' (2017) – Duckbill Books, New Delhi
#''A SPECIAL ACT'' (2017 ) – A Comic Book on POCSO Act, Butterflies, New Delhi
#''APJ ABDUL KALAM'' (2018) – A Scientist & A Sage - B.K.Publications Pvt. Ltd., Bhubaneswar
#''THE SIEGE OF CRICKET'' (2018 )– Readomania Publishing (2018), New Delhi
#''DILIP TIRKEY : An Authorized Biography'' (2018) – Paschima Publications, Bhubaneswar
#''DIFFERENT SHADES OF EVE'' – Woven Words Publishers (2019)
#''STORIES OF RESILIENCE'' (2019) – Protsahan Foundation, New Delhi

==See also==
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* [[List of Indian writers]]


== References ==
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== External links ==

* http://www.bonobology.com/author/36-ramendra-kumar
* http://www.theweek.in/search.html?q=Ramendra%20Kumar
* http://learningandcreativity.com/ramendrakumar/
* http://teekhimirchi.in/author/ramendra-kumar/

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== See also ==
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* [[List of Indian writers]]
* [[Indian English literature]]
*[[Sutapa Basu]]
*[[Archana Sarat]]
*[[Arundhati Roy]]

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Ramendra Kumar
BornHyderabad, India
NationalityIndian
GenreChildren's fiction, satire, poetry, travelogues, fiction & non-fiction for adults
Website
ramendra.in

Ramendra Kumar is an Indian author of children's books.

Biography

Kumar was born in Hyderabad,[1]he attended Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet.[1] After completing a degree in engineering and an MBA,[1] he moved to Rourkela where he got a job at the Rourkela Steel Plant.[1]

Written works in school curricula and education

Kumar's work has been included in school curricula and educational programs.[2] One of his stories was included in a textbook for students in the ninth grade in Norway.[3] Another story was adapted as Kamishibai, the traditional form of storytelling in Japan.[3] His stories have also been published in 15 textbooks for schools following CBSE and ICSE and State Boards as well as in the curriculum in schools abroad.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "City-bred young adult book writer at Athens event".
  2. ^ "Children's writer finds place in Norway, Japan text books". Zee News. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Children writer finds place in Norway, Japan text books". Children writer finds place in Norway, Japan text books. 1 December 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Children's writer finds place in Norway, Japan text books". Zee News. Retrieved 2 December 2024.

See also

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