About Katha Books
KATHA’s children’s story and research program was created to spread the joy of reading to every child. For 35 years KATHA has been harnessing the power of stories to spark curiosity and a desire to learn in children across the world, especially those from underserved communities. Every KATHA book is designed to encourage the little people of our world to make big differences! With over 400 published titles, including quality translations of fiction for adults and children in English and Indian languages, KATHA has ignited the minds of over 10 million (1 Crore) children till date!
Our dream is to ensure that every child in India is equipped with access to quality education, and we believe stories can make this happen. In a world where literacy is a prerequisite for understanding literature, we foreground literature and storytelling to improve literacy and provide quality education.
A large population of children in our country are first-generation readers and struggle to read at grade level, primarily because the reading material available to them is often intimidating. KATHA’s children’s story and research program addresses this gap and designs books that meet the learning needs of these children while making reading fun and meaningful. We use engaging visuals and imaginative narrations to explore the similarities and differences existing in our world and lead young minds to think, ask, discuss and debate the issues that touch their lives. Equity, kindness, the earth, and many more important values form the foundation of our books. In addition, we produce culturally distinctive literature that is relatable and attractive to our young readers.
Quality is priority. Each of our books is made with the utmost care, from identifying, researching and creating impactful content, designing eye-catching illustrations, to printing and binding on high quality paper. We bring to you the best of India’s 2000-year literary heritage, from classical to contemporary, for shared and guided reading, to reach the unreached child at an affordable price. When you buy a Katha book you contribute to the education of children living in poverty!