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Annual Subscription Rs 5.00; 50 paise per copy November 2015 • Vol 33 No. 11

Contents Udaipur Fair

Udaipur Book Fair 1-2 Training Course in Book 2 Book Fair 3 Frankfurt Book Fair 4 Forthcoming Book Fairs 4 Rediscovering Indigenous Contents for Children 5 9-day long Udaipur National Book encourage them to read . “Books Books on Education 6 AFair was organized in collaboration have turned several ordinary people into with JRN Rajasthan Vidyapeeth significant public figures who have worked Books for Children University at JRN Campus, Udaipur from extensively for the welfare of the society,” 7 3 to 11 October. he added. While inaugurating the Fair, Dr While welcoming the guests Farewell 8 Raja Sekhar Vrundu, Joint Secretary, present on the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) NITI Aayog, said, “Books are our true S.S. Sarangdeot, Vice Chancellor, JRN Pick of the Month companions. They not only disseminate Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University, said knowledge but also help us develop our that the people of Udaipur will get an personality.” He hoped that the book fair opportunity to browse a large number of will make people, especially of the tribal books at one place. areas, aware about the books and will Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman,

Story of Krishna 978-81-237-7655-1; Rs 200 NOVEMBER 2015 NBT NEWSLETTER 1 NBT also spoke on the occasion. He said Several programmes especially for that since time immemorial, books hold children were organized during the fair an important place in India and therefore, which included storytelling session, Rig Veda, one of the oldest books in the creative writing and drawing workshops. world was conceptualized in India. Seeing These programs were conducted by Shri the massive response to the book fair, he Abid Surti, noted cartoonist, Dr Shekhar added that “NBT will consider organizing Sarkar, activist, Shri Devendra Mewari, programmes in Rajasthan.” author among others. A large number of Shri H C Parekh, Chancellor, JRN children from various schools participated Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University presided in these programmes and prizes were given over the function. He said that the people readers of all age groups who enjoyed to them in the form of books. of Udaipur will get an opportunity to exploring the books by well-known Shri Rajeev Choudhary, Dy. Director browse a large number of books at one authors in English and languages. (Exh.), Ms Kanchan Wanchoo Sharma, place. About 80 stalls were installed at the fair Assistant Director (Exh.), and Shri Organized for the first time in displaying more than 20,000 books on Dwijendra Kumar, English editor, NBT, Udaipur by NBT, the book fair attracted different topics. India, coordinated the Fair. Training Course in Book Publishing ational Book Trust, copyright, production, NIndia in association marketing to the participants. with the JRN Rajasthan The faculty included Ms Vidyapeeth University Aparna Sharma, Joint organized a short term Secretary, Ministry of Human training course in book Resource Development; Shri publishing at JRN Campus, B.D. Mendiratta, former Udaipur from 8 to 15 Principal, Pusa Polytechnic; September 2015. Shri Sridhar Balan, While inaugurating Consultant, Ratna Sagar, the programme Shri Baldeo among others. Bhai Sharma, Chairman, Shri T.C. Damor, Vice NBT said that “India is the Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi youngest nation in the world. Tribal University, Udaipur More than fifty per cent of was the chief guest at the the population belongs to valedictory function where the younger generation. Their certificates to the participants talent and capabilities in different fields, Shri Chandra Singh Kothari, Hon’ble were distributed. He spoke on the need to especially in Information & Technology Mayor of Udaipur, spoke about the disseminate knowledge in the tribal belt are being recognized all over the world. importance of the books and hoped that of the country and make people aware If encouraged, they can contribute a lot the participants would be benefitted from about the importance of education and in the publishing industry as well.” He the course. health. Prof. S.S. Sarangdeot, Shri Lokesh added that NBT has been organizing such Prof. S.S. Sarangdeot, Vice Chancellor, Dwivedi, Deputy Mayor, Udaipur and programmes for the skill-development JRN Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University Dr N.N. Singh were also present on the of the youth. He also said that NBT will presided over the function. He said that occasion. provide a platform to young and upcoming the training course in book publishing Shri Narender Kumar, Production authors by publishing their work. is being conducted for the first time in Officer, NBT, coordinated the event. Rajasthan and in near future the course will also be conducted in other parts of the state. He hoped that the course will give impetus to the publishing in the state. Over 120 participants from different parts of the Rajasthan attended the programme. During the programme, the experts gave an insight into the various aspects of book publishing like ,

2 NBT NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2015 Dehradun Book Fair ational Book Trust, India Nin association with District Administration, Dehradun organized the Dehradun Book Fair at Parade Ground, from 12 to 20 September. While inaugurating the Fair, Shri K K Paul, Hon’ble Governor of Dehradun, said, “Books provide us knowledge but there is a decline in habits of the people.” He urged people present on the occasion to read more and more books. He opined that, “It is necessary to translate books written in Hindi and other regional languages to increase the scope of these works and their readership.” On the challenge posed by the internet towards books, he said, “publishing industry first person in a child’s life who introduces Surti and Viky Arya dwelt at length on should work in association with the reading to the child. Children are likely present status as well as future of Hindi government to raise awareness among the to be good readers in such homes where literature in a fast changing, techno savvy youth towards reading.” books are valued,” speakers at the panel society. Leeladhar Jagori presided over the In her brief address, Dr Rita discussion observed. They also remarked meet. He said that young writers must be Chowdhury, Director, NBT informed that reading is a conscious choice which ready to sacrifice all comforts of urban life, about the various activities undertaken by has to be learnt as too many means of if they wish to become good writers.

the NBT to promote books and reading entertainment had pushed reading to back Workshops for children generated habits across the country. Shri Leeladhar burner. good response and over 400 school Jagoodi, eminent poet, was also present on At authors’ meet, Subhas Pant, children participated. the occasion. Gurdeep Khurana, Jitender Thakur, Aabid Sixty-eight publishers and booksellers During the Fair, noted illustrators from different parts of the country Aabid Surti (), Viky Arya () participated in the Fair and exhibited and local authors Mukesh Nautiyal and books in English, Hindi and Garhwali Rachna Manucha joined hands to conduct languages on wide range of topics creative writing and illustration workshops including literature, science, social science, for children. An authors’ meet and a panel art & culture, philosophy among others. discussion on how to introduce reading Shri Rajeev Choudhary, Deputy for pleasure among children were also Director (Exh.) and Shri Dwijendra organised. Kumar, English Editor coordinated the “Reading is a skill that becomes Fair. better with practice and that mother is

NOVEMBER 2015 NBT NEWSLETTER 3 Frankfurt Book Fair ational Book Trust, India featuring illustrious authors like K. Nparticipated in the 67th Jayakumar (Malayalam), Raghav Frankfurt Book Fair which was held Chandra (Indian English), DP Sinha from 14 to 18 October 2015. (Hindi) and Joe Dcruz Remigius Considered as the largest Nicholas (Tamil) was organised business-to-business exhibition of at the Frankfurt Book Fair on 15 the book industry, the Frankfurt October 2015. Dr K Sreenivasarao, Book Fair saw participation of Secretary, Sahitya Akademi led the around 7,200 exhibitors from 104 delegation. countries. This year Indonesia was The 29th International Rights the guest of honour country at the Directors Meeting, The Markets: Fair. With the slogan ‘17,000 Islands Global Publishing Summit, The of Imagination’, Indonesia showcased New European Media (NEM) its rich cultural as well as literary heritage. visited the NBT stall and showed keen Summit, South and South-East Asia: A A delegation of 75 Indonesian authors interest in Indian books especially books production Hot Spot, among others were including Ayu Utami, Laksmi Pamuntjak on Yoga. the events in which publishers across the and Leila Chudori participated in various A literary event, ‘My World, My world participated for the trade-related literary programmes organized during Writing : by Indian Authors’, and literary interests. the Fair. The Netherlands will be the One of the interesting features at guest of honour in the next of the fair was the Gourmet Gallery in the Fair. which 80 exhibitors from more than Besides NBT, around 50 30 countries including Argentina, exhibitors from India participated Brazil, Chile, France, Germany, in the book fair including Sahitya India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Akademi, PHI Learning Private Russia, UK and USA exhibited their Limited, Karadi Tales, All About culinary arts live on stage. Book Publishing, among others. Shri Debabarata Sarkar, Dy. More than 250 titles from 23 Indian Director (Art) and Ms Kanchan publishers were displayed at the NBT Wanchoo Sharma, Assistant Director stall. A large number of booklovers (Exh.) represented NBT at the Fair. Forthcoming Book Fairs • Sharjah International Book Fair: 04-14 November 2015 at Al Taawun Street, Sharjah UAE • Istanbul Book Fair: 7-15 November 2015 at Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul, Turkey • China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair: 13-15 November 2015 at 1099 Guozhan Rd, Pudong, Shanghai, China • Reykjavik Book Fair: 21-22 November, 2015 at Reykjavik, Iceland • 19th Kochi International Book Fair: 4-13 December 2015 at Ernakulathappan Grounds, Kochi, Kerala, India. • New Delhi World Book Fair: 9-16 January 2016 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India • Cairo International Book Fair: 27 January-10 February, 2016 at Cairo International Convention Center, Cairo, Egypt • Havana International Book Fair: 11-21 February 2016 at Havana, Cuba • Taipei International Book Exhibition: 16-21 February 2016 at 1, Keelung Road, Taipei, Taiwan • Bruxelles Book Fair, Bruxelles: 18-22 February 2016 at Avenue du Port, 88–1000 Bruxelles, Belgium • Vilnius Book Fair: 25-28 February 2016 at Litexpo, Laisvės pr. 5, Vilnius 04215, Lithuania • Paris Book Fair: 174-20 March 2016 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France • Alexandria International Book Fair: 24 March-5 April 2016 at Alexandria, Egypt • Bologna Children’s Book Fair: 4-7 April 2016, Piazza Costituzione, Bologna • Emirates Airline Festival of Literatrue: 1-12 March 2016 at Inter Continental Dubai - Dubai Festival City, Dubai • Jaipur Literature Festival will began from 21 January 2016 at Diggi Palace Hotel, Jaipur. Headlining the festival are Margaret Atwood, Canadian poet and novelist, Ruskin Bond, noted author, Steve McCurry, American photographer and Stephen Fry, British actor.

4 NBT NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2015 Rediscovering Indigenous Contents for Children ational Centre for Children’s NLiterature (NCCL) of National Book Trust, India in association with Sahitya Akademi and Anwesha, an NGO for the promotion of children’s literature in north-east, organized a brainstorming session at Guwahati on 18 October 2015 in the annual Anwesha Festival of Children’s Literature at AEI Ground, Chandmari, Guwahati. Shri , eminent author was the key speaker in this session. In her introductory remarks on the occasion, Dr Rita Chowdhury, Director, NBT and prominent Asamiya author, emphasized on rediscovering indigenous contents and documenting our vast oral oral tradition is rich and dynamic in most but not enough study has been done on tradition for contemporary writings for parts of the region, the written tradition their works to identify if any of them children and young adults. “Today’s is still at a developing stage with books depended on any indigenous knowledge authors have a proactive role to play for like the Mizo classic Lalawmpll being rare source.” He concluded and emphasized utilizing the vast indigenous contents exceptions.” that there is a strong need to develop the related to nature and human knowledge,” Talking about the knowledge sources, territory of children’s literature in the she added. he said, “Compared to other parts of the Northeast with indigenous contents. “Northeast possess a strong and nation, the societal component of the Followed by discussion, an open prolific tradition of children’s literature”, Northeast is far more intricate and thus, forum was held on the occasion, in which said Shri Arup Kumar Dutta. He the number of knowledge sources is even Shri Rubin D’Cruz, Shri Gagan Chandra observed, “This region has a unique body more incredibly large considering the area’s Adhikari and Smt. Toshaparva Kalita of myths, legends, folk-tales etc thereby size.” He added, “The mapping process of among others presented their views. cumulatively creating a rich repertoire indigenous knowledge sources will involve The programme was jointly of oral literature of distinctive interest of decades of arduous research by scholars moderated by Shri Paresh Malakar, children’s literature.” and experts.” President, Anwesha and Shri Manas He further added that, “While the “We have a host of writers for children Ranjan Mahapatra, Editor, NCCL, NBT. Seoul International Book Fair ational Book Trust, India participated culture and book publishing market NBT was present at the Fair with Nin the Seoul International Book Fair of Italy were organized at the Fair. An more than 150 select books in English and held at COEX Korea Exhibition Center, exhibition of art works and 2015 Milano Hindi from various publishers across the Seoul, Korea from 7 to 11 October 2015. Expo Special Zone was also put up by Italy. country. The visitors at the Fair showed Under the theme of keen interest and appreciated the ‘Publication Reads the Seventy of Indian books on Years of Liberation and Writing different topics One Hundred Years of the Future,’ Around 200 publishers, a variety of special exhibitions and including 48 from 16 countries seminars related to the publishing participated in the Fair. Besides industry were organized during books, products like greeting the Fair. cards, stationary, travel books, Italy was the guest of honour maps, globes and paper among country to commemorate the others were exhibited during the 130th anniversary of establishing Fair. a diplomatic relationship between Shri Imran-ul-Haque, Dy. Korea and Italy. A variety of Director (NRO), represented programmes to promote the NBT at the Fair.

NOVEMBER 2015 NBT NEWSLETTER 5 Books on Education

November 11 is celebrated as National Education Day. The Trust has published a range of books on education and creative learning under various series. Given below are some of the titles on education, useful for teachers and students. - Editor

Education in India taught in schools outside the Creative Drama and Puppetry in Padma Ramachandran & Government system, autonomy of higher Education Vasantha Ramkumar education institutions, and financing of Meher R Contractor A thorough study of the higher and technical education. The book provides a general theory and practice of 978-81-237-5564-9; 730 pp; Rs 300.00 guide to help those who education in the context of Compendium on Scholarships, want to conduct training present day Indian realities, Fellowships, Freeships and Educational courses in puppetry and this exhaustive Loans for Study In India And Abroad creative drama or to provides an authoritative EdCIL (Comp.) use these techniques in insight. This Compendium brings education, social work, 81-237-4443-9; 430 pp; Rs 130.00 together, for the first time recreation, occupational therapy and audio- Joy of Making Indian Toys in India, information visual education for communicating ideas to Sudarshan Khanna on various scholarships, both children and adults. This simple activity book fellowships, educational 81-237-3422-0; 122 pp; Rs 60.00 teaches two things, namely, loans, etc. administered Divasvapna how to make 101 handmade by various ministries, Gijubhai Badheka toys which are playthings departments, agencies of Government of This pedagogical classic is even today in remote India, private sources, exchange programme the story of a teacher who corners of our country and instituted by foreign countries/governments rejects the orthodox culture how toys, simple in design and financial institutions. of education but remains and based on science and 81-237-4557-2; 328 pp; Rs 165.00 enthusiastic towards technology, can be made at Activity-Based Learning Science children and continues to home with discarded materials. M H Ghufran experiment while consciously neglecting the 978-81-237-2244-3; 126 pp; Rs 90.00 Learning Science becomes traditions of teaching through prescribed Random Curiosity a creative exercise only textbooks. The book propounds a new Yash Pal with Rahul Pal when the theoretical aspect theory on child’s education by emphasising Curiosity is the fundamental is supported by actual the need for an atmosphere of independence basis for the process of experiments. This book and self-reliance. learning. It helps children advocates the importance of 978-81-237-1237-6; 104 pp; Rs 45.00 to explore questions and activity based leaning, for it Education for Creative Living often wonder about the prepares learners to become Dayle M Bethel (Ed.) world they live in. The book self-reliant critical thinkers. It can serve as The book outlines Japanese puts together many such a guide to monitor the quality of teaching educational philosopher questions randomly posed to Prof. Yash leaning science for parents and school of the early 20th century Pal. Covering a wide array of subjects, this managers. Tsunesaburo Makiguchi’s book with about 300 questions arranged 978-81-237-7102-1; 116 pp; Rs 125.00 inspiring philosophy and randomly, makes an interesting read for all. ART: The Basis of Education revolutionary proposals for 978-81-237-6106-0; 260 pp; Rs 140.00 Devi Prasad reforms. The basic idea of CABE: Reports of the Central Advisory A pioneering study on Makiguchi that students must experience Board of Education (2 vols.) the importance of art happiness in school and that school must be The book presents reports as a foundation for the directly relevant to their lives is pertinent to of CABE Committees education of the individual. the present day education system. in various areas of The book also takes a 978-81-237-3650-1; 260 pp; Rs 95.00 education pertaining detailed look at the various Little Toys to Girls’ education and stages of its expression in the common school a child, its importance A step-by-step, well-illustrated manual which system, universalisation in shaping the individual’s thinking and children can use to prepare innovative, low- of secondary education, cognitive faculty, the role of teachers and cost and eco-friendly toys from materials like integration of culture parents and most importantly its role in an discarded tetra packs, camera roll cases, soda education in school curriculum, regulatory angst-ridden society. straws and other junk. mechanisms for textbooks and parallel 978-81-237-2314-3; 182 pp; Rs 85.00 81-237-2060-2; 59 pp; Rs 45.00

6 NBT NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2015 Books for Children

November 14 is celebrated as Children’s Day all over the country. The Trust publishes a wide variety of books for children under Nehru Bal Pustakalaya series. Given below are some of the recent titles published by NBT India. - Editor

A Trip to the Mountains of the jungle, the elephant decides to So Many Smiles Swapna Dutta throw a party to reunite everyone. Lively Manoj Das A story about the illustrations by Debabrata Ghosh enliven Latbar with his robust, mountains and how it the text. thick and majestically feels to be holidaying (Age-group 6-8) curled moustachio is a there. It also brings ISBN 978-81-237-7045-1; 20 pp; Rs 40 favourite with boys, who to light the special listen with rapt attention features of the mountains children should Little Wonders to his yarns about demons learn to appreciate. Illustrated by Ratnakar Laxmi Khanna ‘Suman’ and giants, until Bapi shows them the Singh. A novella for children truth of it all. An interesting read for (Age-group 8-10) in their teens about how children illustrated by Durgadatt Pandey. ISBN 978-81-237-7217-2; 16 pp; Rs 35 a family of dwarfs is (Age-group 10-12) separated from each other ISBN 978-81-237-7008-6; 44 pp; Rs 75 Kavya Makes Up Her Mind by the stroke of fate and Ramesh Bijlani how they happen to unite Tales to Make You Smile Little Kavya is fascinated with the help of children. Ruskin Bond by the vocations the grown- In the process they learn a lot and gain A collection of seven ups around her are pursuing from each other’s company. Illustrated by humourous tales about and keeps changing her Fazaruddin. circumstances in life mind about what she (Age-group 12-14) which when viewed in would like to do when she ISBN 978-81-237-6885-4; 147 pp; Rs 45 retrospect invariably grows up. She discusses her make us smile. Illustrated feelings with her Nana who triggers her Nature’s Gift by Amitava Sengupta. imagination and makes her understand the Utpal Talukdar (Age-group 12-14) true meaning of a profession. Illustrated A tale about two friends; ISBN 978-81-237-7188-5; 56 pp; Rs 90 by Mohit Suneja. a bird and an elephant. (Age-group 10-12) The elephant wishes to The Story of a Mouse ISBN 978-81-237-7218-9; 32 pp; Rs 55 fly and the bird tries to Utpal Talukdar help him. But both fail An interesting tale about a Little Chopin miserably only to realise that everyone is mouse who over indulges Michal Rusinek made differently by Nature. Illustrated by in eating and bears the A book introducing the author himself. adverse consequences! to children the life of (Age-group 6-8) Illustrated by the author the great Polish music ISBN 978-81-237-6933-2; 28 pp; Rs 45 himself. composer Frederic (Age-group 8-10) Chopin (1810-1849) Rahul and the Dream Bat ISBN 978-81-237-6906-6; 18 pp; Rs 45 published by NBT in arrangement with Ken Spillman ZnakPublishers, Poland and The Frederic Rahul is a fan of the When They Were Children Chopin Institute, Poland. Illustrated by game of cricket. He Thangamani Joahna Rusinek. keeps dreaming about A book that reveals certain (Age-group 10-12) cricket all the time. In fascinating facts about ISBN 978-81-237-7007-9; 36 pp; Rs 180 one such session, while he the childhood of eleven encounters failure he also great Indian achievers, Little Elephant Throws a Party learns how to cope with who have excelled in Meenakshi & dismal realities of life. The book intends diverse fields. Illustrated Tanmay Bharat to make children combat disappointment by Manobhiram Disturbed by the with a smile. Illustrated by Suvidha Mistry. Chakravarti. frequent brawls that (Age-group 8-10) (Age-group 12-14) take place between ISBN 978-81-237-7183-0; 20 pp; Rs 50 ISBN 978-81-237-7001-7; 180 pp; Rs 70 various animals NOVEMBER 2015 NBT NEWSLETTER 7 Participate at the RNI-39456/82 NEW DELHI WORLD BOOK FAIR 2016 Postal Regd. No. DL-SW-1-4076/2015-17 Pragati Maidan, New Delhi 9–17 January 2016 Licenced to post without prepayment. L.No. U(SW)21/2015-17 Mailing date: 5/6 Same Month Date of Publication: 01/11/2015 Farewell

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Shri M L Bhatia, Assistant Editor (Punjabi) retired from the Trust after serving for 26 years. He joined the Trust on 17 October 1989 as Editorial Assistant and worked in Editorial Section and Northern Regional Office of the Trust. 11-12 January 2016 We at NBT wish him a happy retired life. For details, email at: [email protected]

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