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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}}.
Ramendra Kumar 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> His daughter, Ankita, and sons, Aniket and Labrador Aryan, are public figures.<ref name="express"></ref>
== Writing career ==
== 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>
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>


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 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<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>
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> Kumar'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>
Kumar 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>
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>


== Written Works in School Curricula and Education ==
== 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>
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 1st, 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 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://odishatv.in/odisha-news/children-writer-finds-place-in-norway-japan-text-books-24767 |archive-date=December 1st, 2024 |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 --> Six of his books were recommended by [[Central Board of Secondary Education|Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)]], India, as Supplementary Readers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maya |date=2013-06-13 |title=Meet the Author : Ramendra Kumar |url=https://prathambooks.org/meet-author-ramendra-kumar/ |access-date=2024-12-02 |website=Pratham Books |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Awards ==
== 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>
Kumar has won 34 prizes in the Competition for Writers of Children’s Books (English), which are organized by [[Children's Book Trust|the CBT]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Literature Festival{{!}} Ramendra Kumar {{!}} OCLF Nagpur |url=https://oclfnagpur.com/ramendra-kumar |access-date=2024-12-02 |website=oclfnagpur.com |language=en}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 03:04, 2 December 2024

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.[1] He has written 35 books in English,[1] which have been translated into 29 languages, including several Indic languages.[1] He also writes satire, poetry, travelogues, adult fiction, and non-fiction.[2] His articles have been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Readers’ Digest, The Week, Swagat and several other magazines.[3] His interviews appear in major national newspapers and e-zines[citation needed].

Biography

Kumar was born in Hyderabad,[4]he attended Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet.[4] After completing a degree in engineering and an MBA,[4] he moved to Rourkela where he got a job at the Rourkela Steel Plant.[4] His daughter, Ankita, and sons, Aniket and Labrador Aryan, are public figures.[4]

Writing career

The first edition of his first book for adults was titled Mohini.[5] His first non-fiction book, titled Effective Parenting: A New Paradigm,[6] was well received[7] and is now in its second reprint.[8]

Kumar began his career by writing satire and poetry.[9] When his daughter started asking him for stories, he shifted to children's fiction.[10] Ramen's first book for children was published in 1997.[11]

Since 1997, his work has been published by Penguin, Duckbill Hachette, Pratham, National Book Trust (NBT), Rupa & Co., Children's Book Trust (CBT), Navneet, Readomania, Pauline & Ponytale.[12] His stories have been included in ten anthologies published by CBT[13] as well as collections published by AWIC, Vikas, Pustak Mahal, Readomania and Blue Pencil.[14] His stories were also published in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.[15] Kumar's works have been published by newspapers and magazines.[16]

Kumar has written several travelogues, satires, and articles on relationships and parenting issues which have been published online and offline.[17] His research-based literary pieces have been published in different anthologies.[18]

His adaptation of Juvenile Justice Act in 2006, which was published in a graphic novel format, was endorsed by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).[19] His graphic novel on diabetes was published by Butterflies, an NGO involved with homeless and working children.[20]

Written Works in School Curricula and Education

Kumar's work has been included in school curricula and educational programs.[21] One of his stories was included in a textbook for students in the ninth grade in Norway.[22] Another story was adapted as Kamishibai, the traditional form of storytelling in Japan.[22] 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.[23] Six of his books were recommended by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India, as Supplementary Readers.[24]

Awards

Kumar has won 34 prizes in the Competition for Writers of Children’s Books (English), which are organized by the CBT.[25]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Children's writer Ramendra Kumar honored in Athens".
  2. ^ "Ramendra Kumar". www.boloji.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Ramendra Kumar". www.boloji.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e "City-bred young adult book writer at Athens event".
  5. ^ "Ramendra Kumar". www.boloji.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  6. ^ Kumar, Ramendra (6 September 2014). Effective Parenting: A New Paradigm (1st ed.). Learning And Creativity.
  7. ^ "Ramendra Kumar". www.boloji.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Ramendra Kumar". www.boloji.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Ramendra Kumar". www.boloji.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  10. ^ "Ramendra Kumar". www.boloji.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  11. ^ "Ramendra Kumar". www.boloji.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  12. ^ "Ramendra Kumar". www.boloji.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  13. ^ "Ramendra Kumar". www.boloji.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  14. ^ "Ramendra Kumar". www.boloji.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  15. ^ "Ramendra Kumar". www.boloji.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  16. ^ "Ramendra Kumar". www.boloji.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  17. ^ "Ramendra Kumar". www.boloji.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  18. ^ "Ramendra Kumar". www.boloji.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  19. ^ "Ramendra Kumar". www.boloji.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  20. ^ "Ramendra Kumar". www.boloji.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  21. ^ "Children`s writer finds place in Norway, Japan text books". Zee News. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  22. ^ a b "Children writer finds place in Norway, Japan text books". Children writer finds place in Norway, Japan text books. December 1st, 2024. Retrieved 2024-12-02. {{cite web}}: Check |archive-url= value (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  23. ^ "Children`s writer finds place in Norway, Japan text books". Zee News. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  24. ^ Maya (13 June 2013). "Meet the Author : Ramendra Kumar". Pratham Books. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  25. ^ "Literature Festival| Ramendra Kumar | OCLF Nagpur". oclfnagpur.com. Retrieved 2 December 2024.


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