THE KARADI COMPANY SHORTLISTED AT THE LONDON BOOK FAIR’S INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS! 

THUKPA FOR ALL IN USBBY’S OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL BOOKS LIST

Thukpa for All by Praba Ram, Sheela Preuitt and Shilpa Ranade has made it to the prestigious Outstanding International Books list 2020 by the United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY).

“The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) is a non-profit organization devoted to building bridges of international understanding through children’s and young adult books; it serves as the U.S. national section of the International Board on Books for Young People.” (USBBY)

Thukpa for All was also featured in the 2019 IBBY list of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities. It is our second book to be featured on this list, the first being the audiobook version of Little Vinayak, which was featured on the 2013 list.

BANGALORE LAUNCH OF RATS BIGGER THAN CATS!

Our latest book Rats Bigger than Cats by Maegan Dobson Sippy and Adrija Ghosh was launched on the 8th of February at Lightroom Bookstore, Bangalore! A wonderfully interactive reading by the author was followed by a fun rats-and-cats-themed illustration session with the artist.

THE RUMOUR IN STORY TIME WITH SOHA ALI KHAN!

The Rumour by Anushka Ravishankar and Kanyika Kini will be a part of this amazing podcast, powered by Juggernaut, where 7 publishers and actress Soha Ali Khan come together to bring to you a first-of-its-kind podcast for children.
Links: http://bit.ly/2HDZzYD + http://bit.ly/329vObo

SOME WONDERFUL REVIEWS!

“MUMBAI’S BUSTLE is a thing of wonder for Doma, who has come to visit her friend Veda from faraway Ladakh in The Mountains of Mumbai (2019, Karadi Tales, appropriate for 6+ years), but she does miss her high mountains. Veda, however, knows just the thing to assuage her friend’s longing. Written by Labanya Ghosh and illustrated by Pallavi Jain, this is a beauty of a book that speaks of homesickness, wonder, and, eventually, a whole new way of looking at a city’s architecture, shaped as it is by the aspirations and demands of its inhabitants.” – The Indian Express

“Effortless, non-preachy and with just the right hint of cultural tidbits, this book is a sweet buy to stir up some childhood wonder.” – Outlook Traveller

“Written in playful verse and illustrated in mixed-media, the book is a story of two unlikely groups coming together.” – The Hindu

WHAT DID THE MONSTER CHILD EAT TODAY? IN TOKA BOX’S TOP SOUTH ASIAN CHILDREN’S BOOKS LIST!

What Did the Monster Child Eat Today? by Sampurna Chattarji and Vibha Surya was selected for Toka Box’s Top South Asian Children’s Book List!

AT DISHA LITERATURE FESTIVAL!

Our Publishing Director Shobha Viswanath was at Disha Literature Festival in Nagpur on a panel about Stereotypical Characters and Language, followed by a session with the kids!

THE MOUNTAINS OF MUMBAI AT KALA GHODA! 

The Mountains of Mumbai was at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival with a reading of the book by author Labanya Ghosh, and a fun watercolour painting session on the city for kids by artist Pallavi Jain!

YOU CAN NOW FIND US ON KINDLE!

Find these and many more of our books on Kindle! 

NEW RELEASE: THATHA’S PUMPKIN

Thatha’s Pumpkin by Lalita Iyer and Proiti Roy

What do you do with a pumpkin that’s bigger than your head and barely fits on your table? Tia’s Thatha is very proud of his pumpkin, for he grew it all by himself, like magic! Now it’s Tia’s job to find homes for each little wedge from the oversized fruit, and quickly too!

Lalita Iyer’s words provide hilarious insights into the mind of an amateur gardener, while Proiti Roy’s exquisitely textured illustrations map the eventful journey’s of each lovely slice.

WORKSHOP: A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

Illustrations in children’s books ignite the imagination of young children more than words do. A precursor to reading, a catalyst for creativity, an accelerator for art appreciation and an enabler for increasing engagement, pictures in books do more than simply support the text.

Journey through some fabulous art from classic picture books to little known wonders, and discover their joy and magic. Explore how visuals tell a story all by themselves – one that a child never forgets!

The Karadi Cultural Alliance Trust (K-CAT), in association with Karadi Path, organised A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words – a workshop by Shobha Viswanath (Publishing Director, Karadi Tales Company) on the magic of picture books in Madurai and Dindigul on the 1st and 15th of February, 2020.

WORKSHOP: THE ART OF STORYTELLING

Do you recall the first story you ever heard? Do you remember how your imagination took flight with it? Stories are our first teachers, they are the carriers and keepers of knowledge. Stories are maps through which we explore the world and discover the joys of language.

K-CAT, in association with Karadi Path, organised The Art of Storytelling – a workshop by renowned actor and storyteller Janaki Sabesh, on Teaching Innovations at RPS Public School, Dharuhera and at Hotel Sree Annamalaiyar Park, Tirunelveli on the 1st and 22nd of February, 2020.

IMPACT OF MAGIC ENGLISH

Karadi Path conducts assessments at key points to evaluate and understand the impact of the programme implemented. Recently Karadi Path came up with two such impact assessment reports, one for Magic English Teacher Development and another for the Magic English SLL Programme.

TELANGANA TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

PHASE 2 ASSESSMENT OF THE MAHARASHTRA TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (MTDD) PROJECT

Karadi Path has been implementing the KP ME SLL Programme in 393 Tribal Welfare Schools in two phases (132 schools in phase 1 and 261 schools in phase 2) in Maharashtra. Recently an assessment was conducted for students from phase 2 schools who had gone through one year of Karadi Path’s programme.