Vinitha

Vinitha
Born (1972-10-19) October 19, 1972
Mumbai, India
OccupationsAuthor, editor
Children2
Writing career
Period2007–present
GenresChildren's literature, fiction, non-fiction, picture books
Notable awardsFICCI Publishing Awards, Neev Book Award
Websitevinithastories.com

Vinitha Ramchandani is an Indian author of over 30 books tailored for children and young adults, spanning genre fiction, non-fiction, and picture books.[1][2] Notably, her book Sera Learns to Fly won the Best Children's Book of the Year award at the FICCI Publishing Awards in 2019,[3][4] while Lost and Found in a Mumbai Koliwada received multiple award nominations in 2020. Also her children's picture-book Ammu and the Sparrows gained recognition by being listed on the Parag Honour List[5] and receiving the prestigious Neev Literature Award in 2021.[6] Four of her stories have been integrated into the curricula of educational boards such as CBSE and ICSE.[7]

Career

Vinitha has worked in the fields of editing and writing for over 20 years. Her writing spans both fiction and creative non-fiction, covering topics such as the environment, body positivity, and emotional well-being for children. Notably, she has explored urban living spaces and their relevance to children through her popular column, 'Mumbai for Kids,' published in the tabloid Mid-Day,[8] as well as 'City Mosaic Series' published in the People Places Project.

Her literary endeavors extend beyond traditional storytelling formats. She co-authored 'Once Upon a Story' with Dr. Swati Popat Vats, a book for teachers exploring the life and teaching methodology of Gijubhai Badheka.[9][10] Furthermore, Vinitha's poetic work also got featured in publications such as The Alipore Post Poetry Archive.[11]

In recognition of her dedication to empathy and education, Vinitha was honored with the Kalinga Fellowship in 2018 for her work with urban school children.[12] Additionally, she was awarded a scholarship at Hedgebrook’s Writers in Residence Program in 2020, supporting fully-funded residencies for selected women-identified writers.

Awards and recognitions

  • FICCI's Special Jury Award for Best Book of the Year (Age Category Below 10), 2020 for Sera Learns to Fly[4]
  • Parag Honour List and Neev Literature Award, 2021 for Ammu and the Sparrows[5]
  • Parag Honour List 2024 for Jamini Roy's Unbroken Lines[13]

Works

  • Mom's Going to Have a Baby: The Reproductive System. IETS Publication. 2007. ISBN 978-81-89636-36-4.
  • The Tiger Charmer (in English and Malayalam). Mango, DC Books. 2008. ISBN 978-8126421855.
  • The Birdman (in English and Malayalam). Mango, DC Books. 2008. ISBN 978-8126420803.
  • When the Mountains Laughed (in English and Malayalam). Mango, DC Books. 2008. ISBN 978-8126421862.
  • Turtle Tales (in English and Malayalam). Mango, DC Books. 2008. ISBN 978-8126421459. (CBSE curriculum)
  • Living Dreams (in English and Malayalam). Mango, DC Books. 2008. ISBN 978-8126455904. (ICSE curriculum)
  • Krishna and the Ducks (in English and Malayalam). Mango, DC Books. 2008. ISBN 978-8126420827.
  • Unni's Story (in English and Malayalam). Mango, DC Books. 2008. ISBN 978-8126421442. (CBSE curriculum)
  • Sethu Learns to Smile (in English and Malayalam). Mango, DC Books. 2008. ISBN 978-8126421435.
  • Mallika and the Cobra (in English and Malayalam). Mango, DC Books. 2008. ISBN 978-8126420810.
  • Meerabai (in English and Malayalam). Mango Classics, DC Books. 2011. ISBN 978-8126433001.
  • The Tongue Cut Sparrow and Other Stories. Mango, DC Books. 2011. ISBN 978-8126430819.
  • The Mirror of Matsuyama and the Stone Cutter and other Japanese Folk Tales. Mango DC Books. 2011. ISBN 978-8126430802.
  • Living with Bonsai. Simon and Schuster India. 2012. ISBN 978-8184620504. (Ghost-written)
  • Character-Building Tales from Aesop's. Smile Books. 2013. ISBN 9789382238614.
  • Character Building Bedtime Stories. Smile Books. 2013. ISBN 978-9382238669.
  • Vriksha: Original Tree Stories and Real Tree Facts. Mango, DC Books. 2013. ISBN 9788126443598. [14]
  • People Called Mumbai: Children's Version. FunOKPlease. 2015. ISBN 978-9381593264.[15]
  • Subhas Chandra Bose: What Netaji Did, What Netaji Said. Hachette India. 2015. ISBN 978-9350098301.
  • Sera Learns to Fly (in English and Hindi). Katha India. 2018. ISBN 978-9388284035.
  • Lost and Found in a Mumbai Koliwada. The People Place Project & Penguin Random House. 2019. ISBN 978-9387280519.
  • Rain: A City Through Seasons. The People Place Project & Penguin Random House. 2019. ISBN 978-9-38728-051-9.
  • Once Upon a Story: Divaswapna and the Gijubhai Method. The Write Place & Authors Upfront. 2019. ISBN 978-9-38728-031-1. Co-Written with Dr Swati Popat Vats
  • Ammu and the Sparrows (in English, Marathi, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Nepali, and Indonesian). Partham Books. 2020. ISBN 978-93-90190-57-7.
  • Be Careful Bappa. The People Place Project & Penguin Random House. 2021. ISBN 978-9-38443-994-1.
  • Yaari: An Anthology on Friendship by Women and Queer Folx. Yoda Press. 2022. ISBN 978-9382579168.
  • Fabulous Fables from India. Harper Collins. 2023. ISBN 978-9356990043.
  • Stories from the Panchatantra. Harper Collins. 2023. ISBN 978-93-5699-458-4.
  • Jamin Roy's Unbroken Lines. Art1st. 2023. ISBN 978-8194210931.
  • Hug Yourself: Body Positivity and Empowerment Stories for Teenagers. Penguin Random House. 2024. ISBN 978-0143470557.
  • The Girl Who Wouldn't Stay Within the Lines. Daffodil Lane Books. 2025. ISBN 978-9365375251.
  • Simple Not Easy. Crosswords Bookstores Private Limited. 2026. ISBN 978-9349943506. Co-Written with Rajneesh Mahajan
  • Uma Kapoor Vs The Universe. Penguin Random House. 2026. ISBN 978-0143477877.

References

  1. ↑ Chattopadhyay, Debina, ed. (7 December 2013). "Pied Piper of Bandra". DNA India. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  2. ↑ "Vinitha Ramchandani (Author and Editor)". TheWriteScene. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  3. ↑ "Books should not merely reflect society but should pave the way to create society - Chairman, NBT, India". FICCI. 9 January 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  4. 1 2 "FICCI Publishing Awards given away". Curriculum Magazine. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Parag New Release". Parag Reads. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  6. ↑ "Ammu and The Sparrows". Neev Literature Festival. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  7. ↑ "Priyanka's Little Turtle". BigSlate. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  8. ↑ "Vinitha Ramchandani". Mid-Day. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  9. ↑ "Once Upon a Story- A book launched on the teachings of educationist, Gijubhai Badeka". PunekarNews. 15 June 2019.
  10. ↑ "What Makes a Good Teacher? An Excerpt From Once Upon A Story". SheThePeople. 13 May 2019.
  11. ↑ "The Alipore Post Poetry Archive". The Alipore Post. 4 June 2020. Archived from the original on 21 April 2025. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  12. ↑ "Kalinga Fellowship 2018 Report" (PDF). Kalinga Fellowship. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  13. ↑ "Parag Honour List Books". Parag Reads.
  14. ↑ "Trees are treasures". TheHindu. 19 May 2016.
  15. ↑ "Dive into history". TheAsianAge. 1 October 2018.
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