The Neev Literature Festival, which celebrates writing for children rooted in Indian realities, announced the winners of the Neev Book Award 2021 in a digital-award ceremony.
The ceremony was conducted digitally due to the Covid-19 pandemic and inaugurated by author Ruskin Bond. The winners this year in the various categories include: Vinitha R for Ammu and the Sparrows (in the Early years category); Nandita da Cunha for The Miracle of Sunderbaag Street (Emerging Readers); Devika Cariapa, William Dalrymple, Anita Anand for The Adventures of the Kohinoor (Junior Readers); and Devashish Makhija for Oonga (Young Adult).
The event saw insightful panel discussions between authors, showcasing contemporary Indian stories set in a rapidly changing and rising India. The event was threaded together by enthusiastic student anchors and culminated with the announcement of the winners in the
four categories.