Tina Narang, publisher at HarperCollins Children’s Books, says that Amar Chitra Katha has such a strong history of publishing for children, generations have grown up reading ACK comics.
“HarperCollins Children’s books India and Amar Chitra Katha share the same commitment to growing the reading habit among Indian children and we are confident that this series will bring many hours of joy to little Indian readers,” she adds. “Since our comic books are typically read by children in the 8-14 age group, we believe that these early chapter books will help us take these engaging stories to a younger age group, and open up our treasure trove of stories to a new audience,” she says. Preeti Vyas, president and CEO of Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited, is excited about this first of its kind partnership with HarperCollins India. The series is put together by the writers at Amar Chitra Katha and brings together some of the greatest folktales in the ACK catalogue. These are the folktales that are part of the great collective inheritance from our past generations,” it said.
“But sometimes the stories of the people, passed down from generation to generation - told at bedtimes and celebrations, in schools and homes - are the most astounding.
These tales can be from the great epics and mythology, or from the ancient history of this rich land. “India’s rich tapestry is woven together by her stories. (Stay up to date on new book releases, reviews, and more with The Hindu On Books newsletter. Amar Chitra Katha has joined hands with HarperCollins India to bring the iconic folktales of India from its comic books in a new format for younger readers.Įach book in the Amar Chitra Katha Folktales Series is adapted from the original Amar Chitra Katha comics and aims to bring the reader closer to the thoughts and traditions that make up our India’s identity, a statement by the publishers said.