Vinitha

BornOctober 19, 1972 (age 53)

OccupationAuthor, editor

Period2007–present

GenreChildren's literature, fiction, non-fiction, picture books

Vinitha

Born	(1972-10-19) October 19, 1972 (age 53) Mumbai, India
Occupation	Author, editor
Period	2007–present
Genre	Children's literature, fiction, non-fiction, picture books
Notable awards	FICCI Publishing Awards, Neev Book Award
Children	2
Website
vinithastories.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]

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.^{[citation needed]}

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

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