Beleagavi: Kannada’s books for children are new hits in the state, for their innovative approach, to introduce children in the age group 2-7.
Books will be sold at well-known bookstores such as Swapna, Anikta, Light and Flower Room, while private schools also show interest to buy books.
For a long time, there was no literature for children, which was equivalent to English books published by Tulika, Pratham and others.
Even though Tulika published books in regional languages, they were mostly translations.
Home publication, Ellara Pusaka from Vanita Annayya Yaji from Yellapur and her husband Kailash TV, has now come with three books, ‘Modala Odu’ (First of all “, ‘Ruchi’ (it feels) and ‘BEJA’ (Beija).
Yaji is a member The founder of an unconventional new private school, Bidiru, which is located in Bengaluru, and he is also an art teacher.
Illustration for books is done by Vanita, and Shwetha for ‘BEJA’.
Other books, ‘Navilura Sante’ (Navilur Market) has been Published through crowdfunding.
This publication sold more than 500 copies so far, consisting of all four books.
Yaji said about four years ago, when he could not find quality books for his daughter, he decided to make it himself.
The books Interesting for his daughter.
In March 2021, he decided to make it public with the help of her husband.
“Response to shocking books, and even Delhi State School has shown interest to buy our books , But the agreement was delayed because of the kuncian, “he said -cad.
‘Ruchi’ talks about vegetables and tastes, while the bewell is a book without a word, which is about the growth of plant life at various levels, through the minds of children.
Yaji further said because of the response, and several books in the segment, He will come out with new books.
This year he plans to publish two books again, and roam into the storytelling.
Karnataka: New Kannada books seek to fill the void in children’s literature
