Recognition across cultures validates our belief in books that celebrate differences and the universality of experiences.
TULIKA AWARDS
2022
Judges recognised the organisation’s “clear publishing philosophy and the commitment that they show in their publishing programme to create books for a wide group of young readers in different languages”.
2019
“Tulika is a unique and important initiative. Its ambitious, energetic and inclusive publishing programme is driven by a real social imperative, to promote multilingualism and give children stories in the languages they speak at home. Resisting the absolute dominance of English is vital work, and Tulika does that work with charm and humour.”
2018
2014
“For their dedication to promoting attractive, engaging and high-quality books in various languages around the country, and for managing to widen their distribution in a difficult climate”
BOOK AWARDS
NEEV BOOK AWARDS
Given at the Neev Literature Festival whose aim is to find and showcase great children’s books from and about Indian lives – that are mirrors, windows and doors to the Indian identity. The books are reviewed by students of Neev Academy.
2022
2021
"This novel uses the adventure story as a vehicle to explore how tribal protectors and conservators of nature can be historically marginalised and misunderstood by those in power. It helps young readers and adults see how we might move closer to stewardship by viewing the earth as tribal people do, and away from ownership and the resultant devastation that comes from the urban 'developmental' viewpoint. This book is remarkable for building a powerful thematic structure by controlling several interacting leitmotifs. These interacting ideas bring within the novel's scope a staggering range of subtexts from hope in human wisdom to near despair at human depravity."
2020
“Throughout the book the author shares facts about Ramanujan in interesting ways by narrating them as small, funny situations and moments. Can you imagine a world famous mathematician failing in all other subjects and not getting a good job?... I would recommend this book to all young readers and anybody with big dreams.”
“Each character is beautifully portrayed: the father, the child, the baby, and the cats. Each of them is a part of the storyline, which is beautifully woven around recycling, in this short and nice story.”
“Have you ever been stopped from doing something you really wanted to do just because people thought it was silly?... I want to nominate this book for the ‘Best Life Lesson Award’.”
2019
2018
PARAG HONOUR LIST
2022
2021
2020
JARUL BOOK AWARD
2022-2023
Shortlisted
Shortlisted
2021-2022
Shortlisted
shortlisted
Shortlisted
2019-2020
Shortlisted
Shortlisted
2018-2019
Shortlisted
Shortlisted
Shortlisted
2017-2018
Final three
Shortlisted
Shortlisted
Shortlisted
Shortlisted
2016-2017
Shortlisted
Shortlisted
TOKA BOX – TOP SOUTH ASIAN BOOK AWARDS, USA
Curating boxes of books for children, Toka Box combines South Asian heritage, literacy and STEAM for children.
2021
2020
“Apart from breathtaking illustrations, the book explores colors in a new and fantastic light.... This book is filled with possibilities … unusual details and pictures but perfectly plausible in a child’s fantastical world!”
“It’s been four years since we saw India’s most adorable elephant … Ashok Rajagopalan brings him trumpeting back into our homes with much fanfare and charm!… We also love that the cow in the book says ‘mbaa’ instead of ‘moo’!
“When one of the greatest children’s writers in India writes about one of the greatest musicians in India and you have one of India’s most celebrated artists illustrate the book, then you simply HAVE to pick up that book!... The best part of the book is the rhythm and the bols that pulsate through the story.”
UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT READING GOALS BOOK CLUB
A reading list that covers topics of sustainable development, recommended by the United Nations.
2021
2020
THE WHITE RAVENS CATALOGUE, GERMANY
A selection of international children’s and youth literature, this is the most important continued publication of the International Youth Library, Germany. The list is presented each year at the Frankfurt and Bologna Book Fairs.
2020
2011
2006
SAHITYA AKADEMI – BAL SAHITYA PURASKAR
National awards for children’s books from India’s premier literary institution.
2019
“…a deeply engaging, informative and stimulating book ... Cariapa’s short forays into world archaeology encourage children to form a picture of the interconnectedness of ideas, events and influences in our history…. Simply written, attractively produced, the book offers a lively and fascinating narrative of immediate and compelling interest for children.”
2015
“Important adolescent issues such as gender stereotyping are treated with flair and sensitivity. The narrative is self-reflexive and depicts how Mayil develops a sense of her own identity as a writer, while dealing with coming-of-age issues with humour and passion.”
2010
PUBLISHING NEXT INDUSTRY AWARDS
These are the only awards of their kind presented in India, at the Publishing Next Conference, to reward the talent, initiative, entrepreneurial zeal and untiring efforts of publishers – big, small, independent – that create books.
2019
2018
“…a striking example of how a biography can be narrated to children – in a manner that is personal and yet relatable. The book creates an entirely new universe through its story and art, and shows how images, in their framing and perspective, can add an additional and vital layer to the story.”
2017
SOUTH ASIA BOOK AWARDS, USA
Given by the South Asia National Outreach Consortium (SANOC), USA, to highlight outstanding literature for children and teens on South Asia.
2018
2017
2015
2013
THE HINDU YOUNG WORLD – GOODBOOKS AWARDS
The first ever Indian awards to be given for excellence in children’s books and the first to recognise different genres within the space, awarded at The Hindu Lit for Life festival.
2018
2017
2016
BEST OF INDIAN CHILDREN'S WRITING: CONTEMPORARY
A winning list that recognises the best Indian books for children in the age group of 3 to 12 years from publishers across India, published after 2005. The books are completely Indian, absolutely original, and wholly contemporary.
2019
2018
PEEK A BOOK CHILDREN’S CHOICE AWARDS
2018
UNITED STATES BOARD ON BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (USBBY)
This serves as the US national section of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), which was founded to promote international and goodwill through books for children and adolescents.
2016
2013
2012
2009
2007
CROSSWORD BOOK AWARDS
2016
2011
DARSANA NATIONAL AWARDS
2016
2015
2014
2013
CHILDREN’S CHOICE AWARDS
Initiated by Young India Books, the winning titles are selected entirely by children.
2016
FEDERATION OF INDIAN PUBLISHERS
2015
2010
2000
PARENTS AND KIDS CHOICE AWARDS
2015
2014
NOTABLE SOCIAL STUDIES TRADE BOOKS – CHILDREN’S BOOK COUNCIL, USA
A list of each year’s best social studies books, chosen by educators.
2012
VERMONT CLOVER AWARDS, USA
2010
BAL SAHITYA PURASKAR, KERALA STATE INSTITUTE OF CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
2010
MOONBEAM CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARDS, USA
2008
CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARDS, USA
2008
NATIONAL PARENTING PRODUCT AWARDS (NAPPA), USA
2008
2006
ASSOCIATION OF WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS FOR CHILDREN/IBBY
2007
UTTAM BAL SAHITYA AWARDS
2007
BERLINER KINDER UND JUGENDBUCHPREIS, GERMANY
2005
OPPENHEIM TOY PORTFOLIO, USA
2003
2001
CENTRE FOR SOUTH ASIA, UNIVERSTIY OF WISCONSIN–MADISON, USA
2003
CHILDREN’S BOOK SENSE 76 TOP TEN PICK, USA
2002
AMAZING TOY OF THE YEAR AWARDS, BABYZONE.COM
2002
SOCIETY OF SCHOOL LIBRARIANS INTERNATIONAL, USA
2001
