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Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
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Two Marathi authors receive Sahitya Akademi awards
Pune: Two Marathi authors have been honoured with Sahitya Akademi awards this year. Suresh Sawant received children's literature award for his poetry collection 'Abhalmaya', while young writer Pradeep Kokare was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar for his novel 'Khol Khol Dhushkali Dole'. The Sahitya Akademi on Wednesday announced the 'children's literature award' in 24 languages and the 'yuva puraskar' in 23 languages. Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said, 'Pradeep Kokare is a realist writer whose literature reflects the lives of the poor, the unemployed, and the marginalised and neglected sections of society. His writing directly engages with social issues The national award is not only a recognition of his work, but also a matter of pride for the Marathi literary community.' Suresh Sawant is a senior Marathi children's writer and poet. His works is marked by a simple, heartfelt language easily understood by children. 'Abhalmaya' is centred around themes such as nature, the sky, dreams, and the emotional world of childhood. Kokare said, 'My novel is based on the identity crisis and the questions faced by today's youth. The protagonist comes from a small village to Mumbai for his education and faces challenges that questions his own existence. His thoughts emerge in a lyrical form throughout the novel. I completed this work on the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre Fellowship received in 2022. While literary meets are organised, real issues faced by youth are not being discussed.'
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Writing for kids a joyous journey, says Sahitya Akademi award winning poet
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Sahitya Akademi's Bal Sahitya Puraskar winner poet Suresh Sawant on Wednesday said writing for children in simple language was a challenging yet rewarding task, sharing that his 40-year journey of creating content for young readers was a exploratory experience. From Maharashtra, Sawant (65) and Pradeep Kokare were on Wednesday announced as the recipients of Bal Sahitya Puraskar and Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar, respectively. Sawant received the award for 'Aabhalmaya', his poetry collection published in 2023. A resident of Nanded, Sawant has penned 33 books for children. He said understanding child psychology was key to produce any literature for the young ones. "I strive to balance entertainment and knowledge in my writing for children," Sawant said, expressing his delight that his work resonates with his young readers. A deep admirer of Sane Guruji, a teacher and freedom fighter known for his literary work for children, Sawant said the award from Sahitya Akademi made him indebted to children. 'Jambhulbet', 'Balakniti' and 'Palaspadi' are the poetry collections of Sawant that won state govt award for best literature. His two poems for children are part of the curriculum for state board schools, whereas his other literary works have figured in the syllabi of Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, and Shivaji University, Kolhapur. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What Was Hidden in His Truck Will Surprise You prestigetrophy Learn More Undo Sawant, who served as the principal of Rajashri Shahu School and Junior College in Nanded for 33 years, was the President of the All India Literary Meet for Children in 2002, 2019 and 2024. He has penned 56 books, with his other areas of writing including critique and research.
