Geeta Dharmarajan is the author of over 300 books, ranging from children’s literature to adult non-fiction. Geeta’s storytelling prowess comes alive in her children’s books, which blend fantasy with lessons in compassion and inclusivity.
Children’s Books
Geeta Dharmarajan’s children’s books are celebrated for their creative and magical storytelling. Her works transport young readers to vibrant, enchanting worlds where imagination thrives.
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The Magical Web Bridge: “I like how Geeta consciously chooses a female spider, breaking the myth that men are exploratory while women are homebound.
Parag Reads
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The Magic Raindrop is a tale full of childhood fantasies and a yearning to break free, beautifully illustrated by Bindia Thapar.
The Economic Times
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Days with Thathu: A sweet little book conveying the true feelings of a little heart and the same are beautifully projected by the artwork of Nancy Raj.
Literary Sojourn
Katha Prize Stories
Katha Prize Stories is an anthology series that showcases the best short fiction from Indian regional languages, celebrating diverse voices and bringing powerful stories to a broader audience. 14 Volumes.
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KPS 1: The range of craftsmanship and technique is amazing, ranging as they do from surrealism to stream of consciousness and even a bit of magical realism
The Economic Times
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KPS 3: All the … stories … carry in them the smells and sights of everyday life, the churning of minds and hearts in a fast changing age where force of gravity is a law best forgotten.
The Economic Times
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KPS 6: These collections negate all regional, national and thematic straitjackets and it is India, resplendent in all its diversity, that comes alive in story after story.
The Indian Express
Translations
Geeta Dharmarajan’s children’s books have been translated into several languages reflecting the universal appeal of her storytelling. Languages include Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu.
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Even More…
Geeta Dharmarajan is also known for her non-fiction work aimed at adults, short story anthologies, and fiction for young adults.
