| WRITER AND ILLUSTRATOR is the quarterly journal of AWlC. With its focus on
children's books in India, it publishes research-based articles, profiles of Indian writers, illustrators
and storytellers and their works. It carries stories in Hindi and English that have won AWIC awards or
have been prepared during an AWIC Writers' Workshop. It carries book reviews for newly published books
in any of 16 Indian languages and in English. Often, books of other foreign languages are also reviewed.
Special issues of WRITER AND ILLUSTRATOR have included Panchatantra and Hans Christian Andersen award
nominees from India. |
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List of Books for Children |
| This is a booklet prepared for libraries and indivibuals containing a comprehensive
list of the best books available in India for children. The list contains books published by leading
Indian publishers in both Hindi and English. |
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Hindi Dictionary - Sachitra Hindi Bal Shabdkosh |
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| First published in 1993, this multicoloured illustrated Hindi dictionary for
children is the first of its kind in India. This dictionary is useful for children aged 6-9 years.
Its impressive layout over 327 pages includes 1750 words and 1000 illustrations that make it a veritable
treasury. |
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Once Upon A Time in India |
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| A collection of fascinating folk tales from India. These tales are an integral
part of the country's culture, having evolved over centuries via the oral tradition of story telling.
They contain the wisdom of the simple village folk as well as universal values handed down by thinkers
and sages of ancient India. This story collection reflects the lives and philosophies of the different
regions of a culturally rich and diverse land. |
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Creators of Children's Literature in India |
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| A who's who of children's literature, this compilation encompasses writers,
illustrators, publishers, researchers, institutions, magazines and awards in India. It covers details
for 17 Indian languages. |
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Meri Nayi Kitaab |
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| Published under the AWIC Literacy Project, this is a second stage book for
beginner readers. It contains a collection of delightful poems, essays, stories and riddles. |
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Alphabet Books |
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| The Hindi alphabet book, a part of the AWIC Literacy Project, was
released by former President of India, Shri R.V. Venkataraman, during the 26th IBBY Congress in New Delhi
in 1998. Its endearing rhymes, word games and profuse illustrations make it an important initial step
towards learning. Other alphabet books for English, Tamil, Urdu, Oriya, Bengla, Gujarati and Telugu
also form part of this project. |
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| English Alphabet Book |
Hindi Alphabet Book |
Tamil Alphabet Book |
Urdu Alphabet Book |
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| Oriya Alphabet Book |
Bengali Alphabet Book |
Gujarati Alphabet Book |
Telugu Alphabet Book |
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Proceedings - Peace Through Children's Books |
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| The eventful 26th IBBY Congress (20-24 September, 1998, New Delhi, India) comes
alive once again through the 500 pages of Proceedings. This impressive report presents in full details the
daily programmes. It reproduces papers of the Plenary session and Seminar session and provides glimpses
of the Congress through photographs and reports. For those who were part of this Congress, as also for
those who could not attend the proceedings, this is a valuable and comprehensive record. |
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Indian Illustrators 1960-1992 |
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| Published in 1992, this colourful catalogue presents the artwork of 42 Indian
illustrators of writings for children. |
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The Ghost of Father Martin and Other Mystery Stories |
The thrilling adventures and mystery stories in this collection are written by
members of the Association. They take the reader on an exciting journey from the flower valleys of Kashmir
and the icy waters of the Teesta, to the warm cotton godowns of Hubli and the sun-filled gardens of
Bangalore.
These gripping stories have been reprinted in India and overseas. They have also been translated into
foreign languages, including Japanese. |
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The Roaring Monuments and Other Mystery Stories |
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Ghosts in the hostel, a spooky robot, a cozy doll's house, speeding trucks,
naughty pets, children lost in the forest, saffron stealers, monuments that roar, robbers in the village
quite enough to make detectives out of children!
These gripping stories have been reprinted in India and overseas. They have also been translated into
foreign languages, including Japanese. |
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Stories From Across the Globe |
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| The book comprises an incredible variety of stories from 19 nations conveying
the rich flavour of the country of origin. These award winning stories are universal in theme but varied
in subject and style. This book has been translated into Greek and Chinese. |
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Books Are My Magic Eyes |
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| This poster, prepared for International Celebrations of Book Day (ICBD) 2005,
carries the magic of an ancient Indian legend. This poster was circulated in all the national sections
of IBBY. |
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Story Collection to Promote Peace  |
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| The book entitled 'Road to Peace . Stories that Show the Way', is a collection of 22 short stories on the theme of peace, written by AWIC members. |
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All publications are available at:
Association of Writers and Illustrators for Children
Nehru House
4, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi- 110002
Phone: +91-11-23311095, 23316970-74
Telefax: +91-11-23311095
E-mail: info@awic.in
awicbooks@yahoo.com |
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