Children's Literature

Children's Literature has developed a lot with the publication of journals catering to the children. With the advent of Chilamboli a children's journal writers began contributing to it. Very soon journals like Poompatta and Baalarama started having a wide circulation. Kalikkutukka another magazine for children, published by the Malayala Manorama publications has gained tremendous popularity.

In the end of the 1950's and 1960's very few writers catered to the needs of children alone. Among them the name of Mali is very important. His work Sarkas (circus) is a lovely story set in the background of a circus troupe. He has other works too which attracted young readers.

Kunjunni, popularly known as Kunjunni Mash writes small poems which appear to be childlike. These verses, carry great messages that convey the deepest of philosophies.

Sumangala is a writer who has established herself in the realm of Children's literature. Her translation of panchatantra into Malayalam in simple prose is popular. Some of her other works are Mithayippoti (packet of sweets), Neypaayasam (ghee porridge) and Manchaatikkuru.

Some other noted authors who have contributed to children's literature are P.Narendranath, C.G.Santhakumar, S.Sivadasan, Sippy Pallippuram and K.V.Ramanathan.

This is nothing but a glimpse of the world of Malayalam Literature. It just helps the reader to get an idea of its vastness and richness.