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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 name="indiapost">{{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 has written 35 books in English,<ref name="indiapost"></ref> which have been translated into 29 languages, including several [[Languages of India|Indic languages]].<ref name="indiapost"></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> His articles have been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Readers’ Digest, The Week, Swagat and several other 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> His interviews appear in major national newspapers and e-zines{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}}.

== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Ramen 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> His daughter, Ankita, and sons, Aniket and Labrador Aryan, are public figures.<ref name="express"></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>
== Writing career ==
The first edition of his first book for adults was titled ''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, titled ''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>


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== Written works in school curricula and education ==
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>
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 -->

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<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> as well as collections published by AWIC, Vikas, [[Pustak Mahal]], Readomania and Blue Pencil.<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 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 online 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 Curricula and Education ==
Ramen's work has been included in school curricula and educational programs.<ref name="outlook">{{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="outlook"></ref> Another story was adapted as [[Kamishibai]], the traditional form of storytelling in [[Japan]].<ref name="outlook"></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="outlook"></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="outlook"></ref>
== 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="outlook"></ref>


== References ==
== 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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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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