Event date: 10th December, 2023
In November, there came an announcement that had us filled with gratitude-
It was a double celebration as our dear C.A. Prasad garu was receiving the ఆత్మీయ పురస్కారం award on the same stage! We traveled to Guntur to receive this prestigious award. A few pictures from the event:
Event date: 26th August, 2023
Instead of a traditional book release, we decided to have a reading from the newly released Chinnari Nestam (translation of the famous The Little Prince). This idea was met with enthusiasm from members of Bhoomika Theatre Group, and from many fans of the beloved story.
Some glimpses of the event:
Check out the cosy gathering at The Sacred Space in the video below:
Those interested may purchase the book using this link – Chinnari Nestam.
Event date: 22nd July, 2023
Our successful collaboration with TANA continued in 2023. Out of 83 entries, 8 picture stories were selected by the judges.
A few glimpses from the event:
The 8 selected picture stories are available as TANA-MP 2023 set, or individually. You can also browse our TANA – Manchi Pustakam collaboration tag for more works. Take a closer look at 2023’s winning entries in the video below:
Before jumping to the 8 tips to foster the joy of reading books in children, ask yourself these questions:
Do I want my child to be a reader? Why?
What do I hope my child will get out of making reading a habit? Do I have unrealistic expectations in this regard?
Am I willing to put in time (whatever possible) and effort to raise a reader?
Kids are mostly a reflection of their environment. And these reading tips reflect the same. Navigate the slideshow or scroll down below to view.
“Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty. It should be offered as a gift.”
Kate DiCamillo, American children’s fiction author
The simplest way to make sure that we raise literate children is to teach them to read, and to show them that reading is a pleasurable activity. And that means, at its simplest, finding books that they enjoy, giving them access to those books, and letting them read them.
Neil Gaiman, English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and screenplays
Event date: 8th July, 2023
Timbaktu had organised a permaculture training course with Ardhendu more than a decade ago. I was a translator and coordinator for this (and another program in Odisha). What I couldn’t do then has become possible through Kannada with the help of ICRA, Gayatri and Sudhasree. I am glad that Telugu readers will greatly benefit from this book.
Suresh Kosaraju
Link to the book – Permaculture. Explore more topics like sustainable agricultural methods, composting, natural farming and more in our Agriculture tag.
Article publish date: December 2022
We received the Naramsetti Bala Sahitya Puraskaram at Parvatipuram on 13th November, 2022. The occasion was graced by many esteemed figures involved in Telugu children’s literature, and it was an honor to be the recipient of this prestigious award.
Article publish date: Unknown
An introduction to seven books that will spark a child’s imagination! Includes Indian and international folktales and contemporary reads.
Read the short article published in Andhra Jyothi Sahityam here.
Of the seven mentioned books, three are still in stock:
Article publish date: 15th August, 2015
It was a treat to be a recipient of 92.7 Big FM’s ‘Big Real Hero Awards’, presented in 2015!
92.7 Big FM’s campaign was covered in print media – you can access the article from The Hindu here.
A lovely article by Ms.Sai Priya Kodidala of Firstpost, detailing the wondrous journey of how Soviet books became so dear to Telugu readers.
You can read the full article here.
Article publish date: 19th September, 2020
Why are Soviet books so endearing? An excerpt from the article:
Apart from the illustrations, Soviet books’ appeal lies in its portrayal of realism. They acknowledge children’s experiences — including their challenges, emotions and anxieties. The books relationships between the rich and the poor, the compassionate and the cruel, but also left potential and ambiguity in human nature much like the terrifying yet kind Baba Yaga, the courage of the common people, compassion to be on the side of the distressed or the wide range characters which can be named Ivan.
Soviet books hold a special place in the story of Manchi Pustakam – the first children’s book that we published almost 20 years ago, was a bilingual Soviet book! Titled ‘The Mouse and the Pencil’, it continues to be available till date.
Manchi Pustakam mentioned in the article:
Today, Soviet children books might be found in their newly christened position as ‘collectibles’ or dusting away in public libraries. At stores and exhibitions, many parents look for more ‘practical’ books: ranging between encyclopaedias and competitive exam material. These shifts can make one wonder if the next generation of children will ever inculcate a habit of reading, leave alone in Telugu. Sporadic efforts are made by current publishing houses like Manchi Pustakam who fill the gap by republishing the archived Soviet children books for those who want to introduce to the next generations.
We have brought forward about 60 Soviet children’s books over the years. We have simplified the language to make it more accessible to current readers, experimented with font type, font sizes and also with some characters’ names.
As of today, we have 47 results under the Soviet Children’s Books tag on our website. These books continue to be well-received, with parents who grew up reading them now introducing them to their children!
An interview with MicTVDigital in our office/store, where we talk about early learning books, books to improve Telugu reading skills & more.
Publish date: 21st September, 2023
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Do you want to know how to foster a love for Telugu language and literature in your children? Do you want to explore the rich and diverse collection of children’s story books in Telugu? Do you want to learn from the experts who have been publishing Telugu books for over a decade? If yes, then this video is for you! In this video, we will introduce you to Manchi Pustakam, a Telugu publishing house that specializes in children’s books. We will talk to P Bhagyalakshmi, the coordinator of Manchi Pustakam, who will share her insights and tips on how to nurture Telugu reading in children. We will also show you some of the best-selling and most popular books from Manchi Pustakam, which include original, translated, and bilingual stories. Manchi Pustakam believes that morals are acquired rather than taught, and that children should be exposed to different perspectives and genres of stories. They also believe that reading should be a joyous and lifelong habit, rather than a boring and forced activity.
Here is our Early Learning tag, from which some books have been mentioned in the interview.
You can watch the video by clicking on it above, or click here to watch it on YouTube.
