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== Written Works in School Curricula and Education == == Written Works in School Curricula and Education ==
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 ].<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 ], the traditional form of storytelling in ].<ref name=":0" /> His stories have also been published in 15 textbooks for schools following ] 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 ], 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> 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 ].<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 |access-date=2024-12-02 |website=Children writer finds place in Norway, Japan text books |language=en}}</ref> Another story was adapted as ], the traditional form of storytelling in ].<ref name=":0" /> His stories have also been published in 15 textbooks for schools following ] 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 ], 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 ==
Kumar has won 34 prizes in the Competition for Writers of Children’s Books (English), which are organized by ].<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> Kumar has won 34 prizes in the Competition for Writers of Children’s Books (English), which are organized by ].<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>

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Indian writer

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

Biography

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

Writing career

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

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

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. His stories have been included in ten anthologies published by CBT as well as collections published by AWIC, Vikas, Pustak Mahal, Readomania and Blue Pencil. His stories were also published in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Kumar's works have been published by newspapers and magazines.

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

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). His graphic novel on diabetes was published by Butterflies, an NGO involved with homeless and working children.

Written Works in School Curricula and Education

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

Awards

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

References

  1. ^ "Children's writer Ramendra Kumar honored in Athens".
  2. "Ramendra Kumar". www.boloji.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
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  4. ^ "City-bred young adult book writer at Athens event".
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  6. Kumar, Ramendra (6 September 2014). Effective Parenting: A New Paradigm (1st ed.). Learning And Creativity.
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  21. "Children's writer finds place in Norway, Japan text books". Zee News. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  22. ^ "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 date values in: |date= (help)
  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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