Vinitha

Vinitha Ramchandani is an Indian author of over 30 books tailored for children and young adults, spanning genre fiction, non-fiction, and picture books. Notably, her book Sera Learns to Fly won the Best Children's Book of the Year award at the FICCI Publishing Awards in 2019, 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 and receiving the prestigious Neev Literature Award in 2021. Four of her stories have been integrated into the curricula of educational boards such as CBSE and ICSE.

Career 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, 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. Furthermore, Vinitha's poetic work also got featured in publications such as The Alipore Post Poetry Archive.

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. Additionally, she was awarded a scholarship at Hedgebrook’s Writers in Residence Program in 2020, supporting fully-funded residencies for selected women-identified writers.

Awards and recognitions FICCI's Special Jury Award for Best Book of the Year (Age Category Below 10), 2020 for Sera Learns to Fly

Works

(CBSE curriculum) (ICSE curriculum)

(CBSE curriculum)

(Ghost-written)

Co-Written with Dr Swati Popat Vats

Co-Written with Rajneesh Mahajan