Celebrating Indian Authors and Local Publishers
At BOB, I love bringing stories from our own backyard to your bookshelves. Discover brilliant Indian authors and independent publishers who capture the rhythm of our lives in every page.
I love the stories from Sam & Mi because they are designed to instill essential life skills like empathy and problem-solving. These books by Indian publisher Priyanka Agarwal Mehta are a joyful addition to any child's library.
I'm celebrating the incredible books from Pickle Yolk Books, an independent Indian publisher. Each title is a treasure, filled with award-winning stories and breathtaking illustrations that capture the imagination.
We had so much fun trying to guess the author in this game. The answer was Alankrita Amaya, a wonderful Bangalore-based author and illustrator whose books we proudly stock.
This Hindi-English bilingual book, "Champu's Trip to Outerspace," is written by the talented Alankrita Amaya. It's a perfect example of the fun, multilingual books from Indian creators that we offer.
"Amma Barodu Yaavaga?" is another gem from author-illustrator Alankrita Amaya, this time in Kannada. It's so important to me to have books that reflect the languages of our community in Bengaluru.
This interactive book is a favorite among our youngest readers. Alankrita Amaya's work is playful, engaging, and a wonderful representation of modern Indian children's literature.
A delightful board book by a local author, perfect for tiny hands and curious minds. Supporting Indian authors like Alankrita Amaya is at the heart of what I do.
About this collection
When you choose a book from an Indian indie publisher like Pickle Yolk or Tulika, you aren't just buying paper and ink. You’re giving your child a mirror to their own world—familiar festivals, local landscapes, and the comfort of our diverse languages. I often hear parents worry if these stories are as good as the international bestsellers, and my answer is always the same: they’re better, because they feel like home. If you’re unsure where to start, drop me a message, and I’ll help you find a title that matches your child's age and interests.
Indian literature for kids has exploded with creativity, and at BOB, I love bringing those stories to your shelves. From the pointillism art of Anpu Varkey to the rhythmic Kannada tales by local creators, there is so much soul in what our independent publishers produce. Why choose these titles? Because they bridge the gap between global standards and local contexts. When a child reads about a festival they just celebrated or a landscape they recognize, engagement skyrockets. I stock books that offer more than just a plot; they offer sensory play and social-emotional learning, like the works of Alankrita Amaya or Pankaj Singh. Whether you are hunting for bilingual board books to introduce Kannada or Hindi, or looking for wordless graphic novels that rely on visual storytelling, these books build deeper connections. These authors are not just writing; they are capturing the spirit of our community. I keep a dedicated selection of these Indian titles available in Jakkur, and I’m always happy to pull out a few recommendations when you visit. Let's make sure the next story time feels like an extension of our own Namma Bengaluru life.
Bond Over Bindings
I’m Neha, and I started Bond Over Bindings because I wanted our kids to grow up seeing themselves in the stories they read. My shelves in Jakkur are a space for Indian voices, where we celebrate everything from local folk tales to modern bilingual adventures. Come by, pull up a chair, and let’s find a story that speaks to your family.
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