The BICW Awards 2019 Winners list it out! First off, a big, big note of thanks to all the publishers who submitted their titles for the award.
The BICW – Contemporary Awards 2019 aims to recognize and reward the best books for children in the age group of 6 to 12 years from publishers across the country.
Our jury members, comprising of an experienced school educator; facilitators who use literature to foster a love for theatre in school children; and a school founder, thoroughly enjoyed reading the large variety of books shortlisted for the awards.
After taking each of the judges’ opinions into account, we are happy to announce the winners of the Best of Indian Children’s Writing (BICW) – Contemporary Awards 2019! The winners are segregated by reading level.
Read more about the BICW leveling process here.
The BICW Awards 2019 Winners – Level 1
| Level | Theme | Book Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FRIENDS | Three Friends | Eklavya |
| 1 | FOOD | Frank Goes to the Market | Ms Moochie Books |
| 1 | LOVE | I Love You More | Ms Moochie Books |
The BICW Awards 2019 Winners – Level 2
| Level | Theme | Book Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ANIMAL STORIES | The Pottering Pig | Pratham Books |
| 2 | FAMILY | The Very Wiggly Tooth | Pratham Books |
| 2 | FUN | Fooled You! | Scholastic |
| 2 | SEASONS | Big Rain | Tulika Publishers |
The BICW Awards 2019 Winners – Level 3
| Level | Theme | Book Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ANIMAL STORIES | The Hundred and Thirty Seventh Leg | Jyotsna Prakashan |
| 3 | FRIENDSHIP | A Home of Our Own | Tulika Publishers |
| 3 | LOST AND FOUND | Lunch-Friends | Tota Books |
| 3 | FANTASY | Satya’s Boat | Tulika Publishers |
| 3 | LEARNING A LESSON | Thatha at School | Pickle Yolk Books |
The BICW Awards 2019 Winners – Level 4
| Level | Theme | Book Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | FUN | A Book for Puchku | Pratham Books |
| 4 | S.T.E.A.M | The Sea In A Bucket | Eklavya |
| 4 | HEROISM | Jadav and the Tree-Place | Pratham Books |
| 4 | GRANDPARENT TALES | Nani’s Walk to The Park | Pratham Books |
The BICW Awards 2019 Winners – Level 5
| Level | Theme | Book Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | BEATING THE ODDS | Maccher Jhol | Pickle Yolk Books |
| 5 | SITES AND LIVES – Real Stories of People and Places | Kali Wants to Dance | Pratham Books |
| 5 | FOLK TALES | The Enduring Ark | Tara Books |
| 5 | MISCHIEF | The Adventures of Mooli | Scholastic |
| 5 | ADVENTURE | The Forbidden Forest | Tulika Publishers |
The BICW Awards 2019 Winners – Level 6
| Level | Theme | Book Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | CURIOSITY | Mira the Detective | Duckbill Books |
| 6 | ADVENTURE | Mother Steals a Bicycle and Other Stories | Tara Books |
| 6 | COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS | APJ Abdul Kalam: One Man, Many Missions | Campfire Books |
| 6 | WIT AND WISDOM | The Boy With Two Grandfathers | Tulika Publishers |
| 6 | FRIENDSHIP | Camp Sweets: Monster Fun at Summer Camp | Talking Cub |
The BICW Awards 2019 Winners – Level 7
| Level | Theme | Book Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Environmental Tales | The Adventures of Padma and the Blue Dinosaur | HarperCollins Children’s Books |
| 7 | Eerie World | The Taxi Ride and Other Spooky Stories | Ms Moochie Books |
| 7 | School Stories | Apoorva’s Fat Diary | Mango Books |
| 7 | Standing Out | Manya Learns to Roar | Duckbill Books |
Apart from the joy that comes with the recognition of good effort and great art, the BICW Award comes with a minimum guarantee purchase of the winning titles (anywhere between 200 to 2000 copies) which will, in turn, be distributed to schools across South India.
Our hearty congratulations to all the winners!
Read more about the BICW Awards here.
Also, check out our reviews of more books on the Neev Awards 2019 Shortlist!
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