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| '''Ramendra Kumar''' is an Indian author of children's books. | |||
| Ramendra Kumar (also known as "Ramen") is an Indian author of children's books.<ref name="indiapost">{{cite news |title= Children's writer Ramendra Kumar honored in Athens |url=http://www.indiapost.com/childrens-writer-ramendra-kumar-honored-in-athens/}}</ref> He has written 35 books in English,<ref name="indiapost"></ref> which have been translated into 29 languages, including several ].<ref name="indiapost"></ref> He also writes ], ], ], ], and ]. | |||
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref>His articles have been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Readers’ Digest, The Week, Swagat and several other off-line and on-line magazines. His interviews have appeared in major national newspapers and e-zines. | |||
| == Biography == | == Biography == | ||
| Kumar was born in ],<ref name="express">{{cite news |title= City-bred young adult book writer at Athens event |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2018/sep/25/city-bred-young-adult-book-writer-at-athens-event-1877074.html}}</ref>he attended ], ].<ref name="express"></ref> After completing a degree in engineering and an MBA,<ref name="express"></ref> he moved to ] where he got a job at the ].<ref name="express"></ref> | |||
| == Writing career == | |||
| The first edition of his first book for adults was titled ''Mohini''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> His first non-fiction book, titled ''Effective Parenting: A New Paradigm'',<ref>{{Cite book |last=Kumar |first=Ramendra |url=https://www.amazon.in/Effective-Parenting-Paradigm-Ramendra-Kumar-ebook/dp/B00NDRW0DM |title=Effective Parenting: A New Paradigm |date=2014-09-06 |publisher=Learning And Creativity |edition=1st |language=English}}</ref> was well received<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> and is now in its second reprint.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> | |||
| Ramen began his career by writing satire and poetry.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> When his daughter started asking him for stories, he shifted to children's fiction.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> Ramen's first book for children was published in 1997.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> | |||
| Since 1997, his work has been published by ], Duckbill ], ], ] (NBT), ], ] (CBT), Navneet, Readomania, Pauline & Ponytale.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> His stories have been included in ten ] published by CBT as well as collections published by AWIC, Vikas, ], Readomania and Blue Pencil. His stories were also published in the ] series.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> Ramen's works have been published by newspapers and magazines.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> | |||
| Ramen has written several travelogues, satires, and articles on relationships and parenting issues which have been published on-and offline.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> His research-based literary pieces have been published in different anthologies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> | |||
| His adaptation of ] in 2006, which was published in a graphic novel format, was endorsed by ] (UNODC).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> His graphic novel on diabetes was published by ], an NGO involved with homeless and working children.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramendra Kumar |url=https://www.boloji.com/writers/1174/ramendra |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> | |||
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| Ramen's work has been included in school curriculums and educational programs.<ref name="outlook">{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/noted-writer-ramendra-kumar-felicitated-in-sri-lanka/1217854|title=Noted writer Ramendra Kumar felicitated in Sri Lanka|website=Outlook (India)|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref> One of his stories was included in a textbook for students in the ninth grade in ].<ref name="outlook"></ref> Another story was adapted as ], the traditional form of storytelling in ].<ref name="outlook"></ref> 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 name="outlook"></ref> Six of his books were recommended by ], India, as Supplementary Readers.<ref name="outlook"></ref> | |||
| ⚫ | == Written works in school curricula and education == | ||
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| 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 1, 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 --> | |||
| Ramen won 5 prizes in the ‘Competition for Writers of Children’s Books, 2016 (English)' organized by ].<ref name="outlook"></ref> | |||
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| == External links == | |||
| * http://www.bonobology.com/author/36-ramendra-kumar | |||
| * http://www.theweek.in/search.html?q=Ramendra%20Kumar | |||
| * http://learningandcreativity.com/ramendrakumar/ | |||
| * http://teekhimirchi.in/author/ramendra-kumar/ | |||
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Indian writer
| Ramendra Kumar | |
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| Born | Hyderabad, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Genre | Children's fiction, satire, poetry, travelogues, fiction & non-fiction for adults |
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Ramendra Kumar is an Indian author of children's books.
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.
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.
References
- ^ "City-bred young adult book writer at Athens event".
- "Children's writer finds place in Norway, Japan text books". Zee News. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Children writer finds place in Norway, Japan text books". Children writer finds place in Norway, Japan text books. 1 December 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- "Children's writer finds place in Norway, Japan text books". Zee News. Retrieved 2 December 2024.