Azim Premji University shortlists nine writers for Fellowship for Children’s Literature in Kannada
ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಫೆಲೋಶಿಪ್ಗಾಗಿ ಅಜೀಂ ಪ್ರೇಮ್ಜಿ ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದಿಂದ 9 ಲೇಖಕರ ಆಯ್ಕೆ
Campus
Bengaluru
We have announced the results of our Fellowship for Children’s Literature in Kannada, launched in September 2025. The fellowship invited original works in Kannada from both new and experienced writers across genres such as short stories, poetry, drama, biographies, travel writing, and novels.
- 320+ Submissions
- 10 Shortlisted entries
- 13 Selected writers for workshop
The response was strong, with over 320 submissions from across Karnataka. A jury has shortlisted 10 entries by 9 writers for the next stage of publication. In addition, 13 writers have been selected for a two-day workshop at the university’s campus in Bengaluru (in Sarjapura). This initiative is part of Kathavana, the university’s annual children’s literature festival that promotes reading among children.
Shortlisted writers will receive editorial support through workshops and one-on-one mentoring to further develop their work. Authors whose manuscripts are selected for publication will receive a fellowship of up to INR 10,000. Workshop participants will also receive travel support and accommodation. Selected writers have been informed.
- Ambamma Pratap Singh – Chikka Hakkiya Majadayaka Pravaasa (Story)
- B R Satyanarayana – Ajja Helida Kathegalu (Short Story Collection)
- B R Satyanarayana – Tippe Kedaruv Koli (Short Story Collection)
- Lingaraj Ramapur – Makkala Natakagalu (Drama)
- Maunesh Barkar – Rave Unde (Short Story Collection)
- Prema Shivananda – Gulaganjiya Sara (Short Story Collection)
- Santosh M N – Koli (Poetry)
- Shashi Sampalli – Beerajja Helida Hase Chittarada Kathe (Story)
- Somu Kudarihal – Gaali Kaledu Hogide Hudukikodi (Drama)
- Vidya H G – Chittegombe (Poetry)
- Annaji Krishnareddy – Naadina Siri Mattu Itara Kirunatakagalu (Drama)
- Basavaraju Desi – Samasamajakagi Aralida Hoovu Rosa (Profile)
- Chetana M. G. – Amma Gida Endarenu (Story)
- Gururaj Kulkarni – Karubanda Daari (History)
- K S Chaithra – Trideviyaru Thoo Bittaru (Story)
- Marutesh Kasapur – Maayadwaara (Drama)
- Pradeep R N – Maharshiyondige Makkala Samvaada (Story)
- Shekharayya T H – Aagasake Haaruvevu (Poetry Collection)
- Shivananda B Tavali – Santyana Sante (Poetry Collection)
- Sridevi Karjagi – Churumuri (Poetry Collection)
- Sudha Adukal – Makkaligagi Gandhi (Profile)
- Sudha Mysore – Sabu Mattu Aane (Story)
- Tejavathi H D – Iruve (Poetry Collection)
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We run several initiatives to promote the Kannada language and culture through our Kannada Initiative. These include Anuvada Sampada (a translation repository), Sahitya Sahavasa (literary events), Krishna to Kaveri (a cultural showcase), Samskruti Sambhrama (a cultural series), and the Noorakke Nooru Karnataka podcast series. Through these efforts, we aim to contribute to Karnataka’s cultural landscape.