NEW DELHI April 18 2022 PRNewswire -- HarperCollins India and Amar Chitra Katha today announced the launch of a brand-new carousel of Creative Writing workshops for children of the age group 7-14 years Beginning 22nd of April these workshops will be available in three different formats a short 2-hour session a six-day 12-hour programme and a 12-day 24-hour intensive course that will also result in the publication of an illustrated e-book The workshops will teach learners the basics of writing styles tones and their usage to build write-ups character creation nuances of plot building dialogue storytelling and illustrations Young learners will also get an opportunity to interact with successful writers and illustrators from both the publishing houses and learn from the masters on the art of creative writing in different genres In 2021 HarperCollins and Amar Chitra Katha launched a brand-new series of chapter books adapted from the iconic ACK comics The first boxset of three books the Amar Chitra Katha Folktales collection went on to become a bestseller and a favourite among young children This was followed by the second boxset of favourite stories Timeless Classics from Amar Chitra Katha Several more story collections will be published under this co-publishing initiativeSpeaking about the collaboration Preeti Vyas President and CEO of Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd said Working with HarperCollins for the books series was a great and rewarding experience for us and so deciding to conduct workshops especially creative writing workshops with Collins seemed like a good extension of our association We feel that this collaboration would help a lot of children take their first steps towards starting and enhancing their writing journey Tina Narang Publisher at HarperCollins Childrens Books India said After the successful launch of the co-publishing venture to present iconic Amar Chitra Katha books in a new format for young children we are delighted to further strengthen our association with Amar Chitra Katha with yet another endeavour Both Amar Chitra Katha and HarperCollins have a long history of publishing brilliant stories for readers of all ages and now through a series of creative writing workshops children will get a chance to understand what goes into making a brilliant book and story and what it means to craft a story We do believe these creative writing workshops will not only help nurture young talent but also inspire the writers of tomorrow The purpose of these workshops is to indulge the creative mind to take learners through the journey of story creation These creative writing workshops are meant for aspiring writers wanting to learn to write a narrative one may have a story in development one may be new to writing or be somewhere in between The workshops will include a mix of tools and techniques aligned to the creative and adaptive learning style It will provide an environment for discussions practical examples learning videos and session activities Certificates will be awarded at the end of each programme by HarperCollins and ACK jointly Each of the three formats presented will be a complete module introducing the concept of creative writing with plenty of examples and discussion with experts The longer formats will also include writing editing and critiquing activities For more information please visit httpspagesrazorpaycomacklearn-collins About Amar Chitra Katha Founded in 1967 Amar Chitra Katha is Indias leading childrens publisher with iconic retellings of Indian mythology history and literature in the comic format The brand has become a permanent fixture in Indias cultural landscape today and is venerated for its signature art style and accessible prose reintroducing generations of Indian children across the world to their roots Spanning 20 languages the Amar Chitra Katha library boasts titles across Epics Mythology History Fables Humor Bravehearts Visionaries and ACK Junior With more than 15 million copies sold every year their comics have secured a niche in the audiences hearts and minds Tinkle has been bringing together the best of entertainment and education in one colourful package for thirty years now Every issue contains a mix of hilarious adventurous and intriguing one-off stories besides the recurring adventures of iconic Tinkle toons such as Suppandi Shambu and Tantri the Mantri and the more recent ones like Defective Detectives Ina Mina Mynah Mo and Wingstar among others Along with these are fascinating general knowledge features trivia pages do-it yourself art and craft projects riddles and jokes for its readers In the recent past Amar Chitra Katha has made great forays in the digital space with all their books having a vibrant global readership through the Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle apps as well as a presence on many other digital platforms such as Alexa YouTube etc Furthermore the company continues to add new titles to its catalogue with new themes topics and adapting its iconic art style to endear the brand to a new generation of young readers About Collins Learning India Collins has been publishing educational and informative books for over 200 years worldwide As one of the fastest growing K12 publishers in the country Collins maintains an impressive record in creating market-leading learning resources in print and digital formats continuing to deliver up-to-date and engaging student resources and exceptional teacher support to help schools tackle new initiatives and utilise the latest technology As the learning division of HarperCollins Publishers Collins strives to promote holistic development of children across all ages To know more please visit httpswwwcollinsin About HarperCollins India HarperCollins India publishes some of the finest writers from the Indian Subcontinent and around the world publishing approximately 200 new books every year with a print and digital catalogue of more than 2000 titles across 10 imprints Its authors have won almost 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New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI/PRNewswire): HarperCollins India and Amar Chitra Katha today announced the launch of a brand-new carousel of Creative Writing workshops for children of the age group 7-14 years.

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New Delhi Jan 27 PTI A new graphical bookIndias Women Unsung Heroes released on Thursday celebrates the lives of forgotten women freedom fighters who led the charge and lit the flame of protest and rebellion throughout the countryThe comic book published by Union Ministry of Culture in partnership with Amar Chitra Katha tells the stories of queens who battled colonial powers in the struggle against imperial rule and women who dedicated and even laid down their lives for the cause of the motherlandIt was released by Union Minsiter of State MoS for Culture Meenakshi Lekhi here at The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts IGNCAThe book is a fitting tribute to the forgotten heroes of our freedom struggle as it celebrates the lives of women who led d charge and lit the flame of rebellion throughout the country It contains stories of queens who battled imperialism dedicated their lives for Maa Bharati tweeted the ministerThe 20 women freedom fighters featuring in the book include names like Rani Abakka Velu Nachiyar Jhalkari Bai Matangini Hazra Gulab Kaur Chakali Ilamma Padmaja Naidu Bishni Devi Shah Durgawati Devi and Sucheta KripalaniAccording to the publishers the book brings to readers stories of women forgotten by time but whos contribution to our freedom movement can no longer be ignoredIn this 75th year of Indian independence we are proud to continue this journey of inspiring young minds by creating fresh books for todays generation of Indian readersWith this book specifically we are looking at the role women played in our freedom movement It celebrates the brave women who played crucial in shaping our proud nation said Preeti Vyas president and CEO Amar Chitra Katha PTI MG RB RB