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Summers are the best time for excursions. Even literary ones! Why not build your child a home library with our carefully curated library packs this grueling summer?! Or restock your shelves if you already have one!

Head to the link in our bio to shop now for our library packages and avail a 25% discount!

Sufi, Birha, Jhumar, Naattupura padalgal, Tamang Selo, Tokari geet, and Janapadha geyalu are some folk music traditions that fascinate us. 🎻🥁

What folk music do you like listening to? Tell us in the comments below! 🎶🎵

Psst Psst. Come closer. We have something to show you. Look what we found! Our Rukku left her scrapbook lying around.
 
Would you like to make friends with Rukku?
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Coming soon! A new tale of triumph will be joining our StORI (Stories of Rural India) series.
 

Karadi wishes everyone an empowered International Women's Day! This is for all the women out there - own your power, own your narrative!

It's Leap Day today! We're so used to passing it by every four years, but have you ever stopped to wonder about the mathematics of it? 🗓

Swipe to know more, and to discover a fun riddle waiting for you! 🐻

Karadi tales has always had a penchant for exploring culinary traditions through its stories. With titles like ‘Paati’s Rasam’ that encounters grief through food, ‘My Grandmother Can’t Cook!’ that explores dishes across India, and ‘Karukku Norukku’ that celebrates the well-loved crunchy snack of South India, Karadi Tales has a deep reservoir of books about food.
 
These books were recently highlighted in an article by Vaishali Vijaykumar in The New Indian Express on January 17, 2024. Being featured for our commitment to producing relatable literature for children across India is a significant achievement. We strive to create a space with inclusive and diverse representation, and shall continue to work for the same in our future endeavours.
 
Additionally, we're delighted to share that our book 'My Grandmother Can't Cook!' has been reviewed by a young literary fanatic, Vivvan (.reads ). We invite you to check out his insights and discover the joy our stories bring to young readers

We were at the New Delhi World book fair last week! Swipe to see what we were upto :

1. Our Best-Selling titles, in the hands of trusted bibliophiles.

2. Our stall, brimming with little tiny-tots, who had fun browsing through our books.

3. A mother-daughter duo with Jamuna Begs To Differ, part of our StORI series. A story about a strong girl protagonist who fights for her education.

4. Our Publishing Director, Shobha Vishwanath, with our StORI series translations, published by Eklavya publication.

5. We had readers from all age groups come and visit us.

6. The विश्व पुस्तक मेला had Children's literature from all across the country, covering multiple genres and languages.

7. Our Bearers of Books and people behind the scene- Editor, Pooja Kadaboina; National Sales Head, Pradeep- along with an acquaintance.

📢 Attention, all aspiring children's writers! We are back with the 12th edition of the Picture Book Writing Workshop! Our Publishing Director, Shobha Viswanath, will give you industry insights on what makes a good picture book and how you can be the author of one. Develop your manuscript through exclusive one-on-one feedback sessions.

Did you know? Some of our bestselling reads like ‘The Boy Who Wore Bangles’ and ‘Paro of the Sundarbans’ were developed during the workshop by participant-turned-authors Riddhi Maniar Doda () and Vaishnavi Giri () under Shobha Viswanath’s guidance.

Sign up for the 3-day workshop using the link in our bio.🔗

HURRY – limited seats available!

Ages 18+

What is your favorite folktale? And why do you think it's the most well-cooked folktale of all time? 

Tell us in the comments below!

Mark your dates, Delhi! We are going to be at the New Delhi World Book Fair from 10th to 18th February.

Come meet us at Stall no. E12, in Hall 3!

Unfurl tales of resilience, triumph, and determination with the StORI series - where every turn of page is a testament to courage! 🌻

Swipe right to find out why the StORI series are a must- have for your child's library. 📚

To read these nine stories of transformation, head to our website now or the link in our bio! 🔗

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶, our resilient survivor. Ammini’s tranquil abode in the lush valleys of Wayanad is shattered by a ferocious storm. But our little fighter refuses to back off. Ammini's story unfolds as a testament to human resilience, the importance of ecological balance, and the power of hope in the face of despair. Embark on a journey with her as she navigates through the aftermath of environmental catastrophe, questioning past decisions and envisioning a sustainable future, in our book Ammini Against The Storm. 

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲? 𝗧𝗮𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.

And don't forget to visit our website for more tales of resilience and rebirth in the StORI series, highlighting the voices of Rural India.

Author: Vishaka George
Cover Illustrations: Tanvi Parulkar

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗻𝗮𝗻, our marathon prodigy. Krishnan might be new to the school, grappling with a strange language and the wreckage of a deadly disease, but on the track, he’s a force to be reckoned with! Facing the loss of his only parent to HIV and battling the virus himself hasn’t dampened his spirit though. Krishnan’s story is one of transformation. Dive into his journey as he navigates through grief, fierce competition, disappointment and the complexities of friendship in our book, HOUSE OF UNCOMMONS.

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵, 𝘄𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗱𝗱𝘀? 𝗧𝗮𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.

Also, be sure to visit our website to explore more stories of courage and perseverance in the StORI series, where tales of extraordinary resilience from Rural India come to life.

Author: Vishaka George
Cover Illustrations: Tanvi Parulkar

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗮, our adventurous explorer! A defiant spirit, who in the face of the ravages of a storm, doesn’t submit but instead sets off on a perilous quest to find her father with the support of her friends. Follow Karuna and her friends, as they embarks on a daunting odyssey and delve into the lore of their ancestors.

Find out how she confronts her deepest fears, and firsthand witnesses the brutal impact of climate change, in our book Versova Vortex.

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀? 𝗧𝗮𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀.

Also, make sure to visit our website for more inspiring tales in the StORI series, showcasing the heroes from rural India. 

Author: Subuhi Jiwani
Cover Illustrations: Tanvi Parulkar

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗮, our adamant pioneer. From the serene valley to the forested path, Selva's journey is a testament to ambition. As an eleven-year-old, he's surrounded by swaying palms, fertile farms, and freshwater pools - a paradise. But the trek to the distant government school stands as a formidable barrier. Fearing the same fate as his older brother Subbu, Selva asks a simple question, 'What if we started our own school?' Discover Selva's inspiring story in our book, COMING HOME!

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝘀𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗮? 𝗧𝗮𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄.

Explore other such captivating tales from the StORI series on the Karadi Tales website!

Author: Priti David
Cover illustrations: Tanvi Parulkar

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀, a quaint bunch, residing in and around the quaint town of Anantapur. Trace the lives of these six quaint travellers —Lovesick Chandrashekhar, Slipper-less Aruna, Poet Balu, Doll-maker Sadia, Story weaver Anjanamma and Wise Nagaraju — in our book, No Ticket, Will Travel, an account of six migrants, forced to travel in search of work, survival and belonging. 

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆? 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼!

Also, like always, don’t forget to visit our website and check out other books in the StORI series, a curation of tales from Rural India.

Author- Subuhi Jiwani
Cover Illustrations- Tanvi Parulkar

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗵𝗶𝘃𝘆𝗮, our paralympic champion. Dhivya might be a clumsy walker, but in water, she’s the queen! No physical challenges or financial struggles can stop Dhivya from wreaking havoc in her first competition. Swim with Dhivya, as she manoeuvres her way through turbulent friendships, competitive swimming, parental disapproval and social troubles, in our book 𝗔 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗦𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗛.

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗱𝗱𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿? 𝗧𝗮𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝘀𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲!

Also, do visit our website and check out other such stories in the StORI series, a curation of tales from Rural India. 

Author: Nivedha Ganesh
Cover illustrations: Tanvi Parulkar

Meet Giri, our resilient migrant. From Rampur to Surat, Giri’s life has been a series of unfortunate travel events. As he’s forced to travel from one city to another, Giri has had to learn to pack away his language, culture and comfort along with his belongings, and say goodbye to his friends, home and opportunities. A son of a manual labourer, he is cornered into situations in which migration is the only option. Travel with Giri as he faces tremendous odds, unknown languages, unseen faces and yet emerge as a fighter, in our book: LOST IN TRANSLATION!

Have you or anyone you know, faced language barriers and cultural hurdles when moving to newer cities? Tell us in the comments!

Also, don’t forget to visit our website and check out other books in the StORI series, a curation of tales from Rural India.   

Author: Jyoti Shinoli
Cover illustrations: Tanvi Parulkar

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐚, our tenacious trailblazer. She is the first in her family to reach grade 11, and she has no intention of stopping there! Follow fierce Jamuna as she confronts public transport officials, rebels against her unrelenting father, endures the looming threat of being forced to beg and earn, and yet continues the pursuit of her education, in our book JAMUNA BEGS TO DIFFER.

Have you come across anyone as determined about their ambitions as Jamuna? Tag these wonderful people and tell them how special they are.

Also, head to our website to check out the other books in the StORI series!

Author: Priti David
Cover illustrations: Tanvi Parulkar

Meet Nandhini, our RAPTUROUS REBEL, who lives life on her own terms! Nandhini has thwarted all and any hurdles to emerge as a brave SINGLE MOTHER and a determined SAMPANGI FARMER. Nandhini never lets adversities pull her down, and continues to navigate her life with a cheery disposition. A spearhead of her village, she is an inspiration to the little girls and farmers of Sivangangai.

Prepare yourselves to go through a rollercoaster of emotions and events, as you follow Nandhini’s journey as a curious child to an award-winning farmer, in our book NO NONSENSE NANDHINI.

And head to our website to check out the other books in the StORI series, which is in collaboration with .network .
 
Do you know someone in your life who’s just as awesome as Nandhini? Give these wonder women a shoutout and tag them in the comments below!

Author: Aparna Karthikeyan
Cover illustrations: Tanvi Parulkar

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This weekend, get 20% off on our Gender Bender combo!
 
This collection features three most sought-after picture books – ‘The Boy Who Wore Bangles’, ‘Sadiq Wants to Stitch’, and ‘A Pair of Twins’.

With heartwarming tales of a young boy’s love for colourful bangles, a young Kashmiri boy’s passion for embroidery, and a little girl’s struggle against orthodoxy, this collection is the perfect way to educate your little ones on gender norms and how to smash them. 👫
 
Don’t miss out – go to the link in our bio and avail the discount NOW!

This Friday, Karadi will be at KGAF in Mumbai, along with the authors and illustrator of two of our recent releases: A Bite Before Christmas [by author Nandita da Cunha and illustrator Swarnavo Datta], and Keshav's Kolam written by Shobha Viswanath!

We have some amazing interactive activities planned, so do drop in with your children! You can also get your copies signed by them! Do let us know if you'd be coming, by voting below!

We are thrilled to share with you all that "My Grandmother Can't Cook!" has won the National Jarul Book Award for 2024! Karadi extends its congratulations to Indu Balachandran (author) and Priya Kuriyan (illustrator). Our heartfelt thanks to 🌸

Have you read this humourous book yet? If not, head to our website to get your copy!

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May this festival of harvest bring endless happiness and abundant health and prosperity to everyone! Team Karadi wishes you all a Happy Pongal, Makar Sankranti and Lohri! 🌾🌻🐻



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OUR PONGAL SALE IS HERE!

On the auspicious occasion of Pongal, Karadi Tales is delighted to bring you exciting offers on select website purchases! 🛍️

This festive season, get 30% discount on purchase of any of 30 select titles. You can avail a 40% discount on purchase of a complete series on sale. And did we mention that you can get a 45% discount on purchase of all 30 books on sale?!

This is a limited time offer, so hurry! Head to our website or to the link in our bio to avail the discount now! 🔗



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The StORI series brings you 9 motivating stories from rural India. 🇮🇳

The series comprises powerful plotlines that highlight various social issues and bring emphasis to values of courage, empathy, leadership, and self-motivation.
 
Apart from being facilitated as supplementary readers in schools, the books in the StORI Series also make for the perfect read for your child if you are looking to gift educational, yet enjoyable reads written in simple language.
 
To buy these titles, head to our website or to the link in our bio! 🔗👀
 
       

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It’s a wrap on 2023! As the year closes, we recount Karadi's journey through this eventful year! In 2023, Karadi has had 8 new picture books, 6 book launches, 4 chapter books, and 2 book fairs… and a partridge in a pear tree! 🎉

We are grateful to have shared these milestones with you all in 2023, and look forward to more books and more reading in 2024. 📚🤓

Happy New Year, everyone! To check out our latest releases, head to our website or the link in our bio! 🔗👀

   

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We are excited to finally get our hands on these fresh copies of "A Bite Before Christmas"! Bring in the holiday season with this perfect Christmas read for you and your little ones.📖🎄

To order your copy, head to the link in our bio or comment "XMAS" and get the link directly through DM.

   
 
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What a wonderful turnout it was! This edition of the Picture Book Workshop saw participants pan India and one registration all the way from Vancouver as well!

Being tailored for aspiring writers, this workshop by Shobha Viswanath, explores topics on how to write for children and aims to impart professional insight on the dos and donts in this genre. ✍

𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒖𝒔, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝑫𝑶𝑵’𝑻 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔! 𝑫𝒐 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒖𝒑𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑 𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒂 𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒕𝒐𝒐! 📣

We are back with our next edition of the 3-day Picture Book Writing Workshop, conducted by our publishing director, Shobha Viswanath. ✍️

Grab this opportunity to learn about the process of writing and pitching a picture book, along with a detailed feedback session. 

Date: 30th Nov to 2nd Dec, 2023
Time: 3.30 to 5.30 pm IST
Fee: Rs. 5000 + GST
Mode: Online (link will be provided to the participants)

We have limited slots available… Head to the link in our bio and register now!