Kalpavriksh’s first book for children was published in 2008. The Ghost of the Mountains, a story about conserving the Snow Leopard, is based on a real incident and was developed for the kids of Ladakh. Similarly, most of our early children’s publications were created as part of locale specific education programs. The books Khari Journeys through Kachchh and Shero to the Rescue are about the wildlife and ecosystems of the remote and diverse region of Kachchh. They were first published in Gujarati to support the educational interventions being run in Kachchh by local NGOs. Circle of Life, about the life cycle of a bee, was developed for the children of honey harvesters in Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, where Kalpavriksh has been engaged in conservation and livelihood activities since a couple of decades.
With these beginnings, we then forayed into publishing other books on the themes of nature, wildlife, conservation, communities and more…
SUBMIT A MANUSCRIPT
- We welcome manuscripts for fiction and non-fiction books on the themes of environment, natural history, wildlife (especially lesser known species), conservation issues and community conservation initiatives.
- We publish books about Indian settings and Indian species.
Manuscripts could be for illustrated book or chapter book fomats aimed at children of all ages. - Please send all manuscripts to [email protected]
- Authors may discuss initial ideas with us OR they may submit a complete manuscript. In either case, a decision will only be taken on seeing the final completed work. Please do not submit previously published work.
- If you have also submitted the same manuscript to other publishers, we request that you inform us of the same at the time of submission.
- Currently, we only accept manuscripts in English.
SUBMIT AN ILLUSTRATION PORTFOLIO
- If you wish to illustrate for us, please send us your portfolio (preferably a link to a website or social media page) at [email protected].
KALPAVRIKSH BOOKS The books are about the various dimensions of conservation, written in a straightforward and simple language and cover subjects from the black necked crane to the honeybee.
PO TRICKS HIS FOE The author’s narration in simple and the uncluttered language will allow the child to learn not only about the lifestyle of a pangolin but also about the forest.
PEOPLE & WILDLIFE The eight authors of ten stories have done a beautiful job of keeping the narrative simple without compromising on the complexity of societal constructs, developmental debates, historical and mythological stories of our regions and people.
THE MIRACLE ON SUNDERBAAG STREET Nandita da Cunha effortlessly weaves many different and important themes into this joyful and timely story that throws up new discoveries in every successive read.
THE MIRACLE ON SUNDERBAAG STREET The reader is taken on an amazing journey of discovering recycling as well as looking after the environment, all of it woven together with an incredibly tender, heart touching story.
KALPAVRIKSH BOOKS The language in the books is rich, scientific and factual. The illustrations are varied but all outstanding, they closely support the text and aid the child's understanding.
REGIONAL LANGUAGE TRANSLATIONS
Kalpavriksh has tied up with several regional language publishers to translate and publish our books.
Po Tricks His Foe - Kalpavriksh, Eklavya
Saving the Dalai Lama's Cranes - Eklavya
Critters Around Our Homes - Eklavya
People & Wildlife - Eklavya
Circle of Life - Jyotsna Prakashan (previously Kalpavriksh)
People & Wildlife - Jyotsna Prakashan
Shero to the Rescue - Kalpavriksh, Sahjeevan, Reach to Teach, Khamir, Kachchh Nav Nirman Abhiyan
Khari Journeys through Kachchh - Kalpavriksh, Sahjeevan, Reach to Teach, Khamir, Kachchh Nav Nirman Abhiyan
Saving the Dalai Lama’s Cranes - Ankita Pustaka
Po Tricks His Foe - Ankita Pustaka
People & Wildlife - Ankita Pustaka
Critters Around Our Homes - Ankita Pustaka
The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street - Bahuroopi
The Monster Who Could Not Climb a Tree - Bahuroopi
Saving the Dalai Lama's Cranes - Education Council for Tibetans in Exile
Ghost of the Mountains - Education Council for Tibetans in Exile
Po Tricks His Foe - Education Council for Tibetans in Exile
Khari Journeys through Kachchh - Education Council for Tibetans in Exile
Travelling Seeds - Education Council for Tibetans in Exile
The Poop Book! - Education Council for Tibetans in Exile
Shero to the Rescue - Education Council for Tibetans in Exile
Saahi's Quest - Education Council for Tibetans in Exile
Miracle on Sunderbaag Street - Education Council for Tibetans in Exile
Circle of Life - Education Council for Tibetans in Exile
A New Home for Ajiri - Education Council for Tibetans in Exile
Po Tricks His Foe - Manchi Pustakam
Secrets of the Jungle - Manchi Pustakam
The Ghost of the Mountains - Himalayan Trust