Vinitha Ramchandani is an Indian author of books for children and young adults. Her work spans genre fiction, non-fiction, and picture books, and she has written more than thirty titles. Several of her stories have been included in school curricula by Indian educational boards.
| Full name | Vinitha Ramchandani |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Author |
| Genres | Children's and young adult fiction, non-fiction, picture books |
| Notable works | Sera Learns to Fly, Lost and Found in a Mumbai Koliwada, Ammu and the Sparrows |
| Notable honours | FICCI Publishing Award (2019), Neev Literature Award (2021), Parag Honour List |
Vinitha Ramchandani writes primarily for younger readers, producing work across multiple formats including illustrated picture books and longer narrative fiction and non-fiction aimed at older children and young adults.
Ramchandani has authored over thirty books for children and young adults. Her writing has been recognised by Indian publishing and literary institutions, and excerpts from four of her stories have been incorporated into the curricula of educational boards including the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE).
Through her contributions to Indian children's literature, Ramchandani's books have featured on national honour lists, won publishing-industry awards, and entered classroom reading through inclusion in school board curricula. Her picture book Ammu and the Sparrows reflects a wider trend of Indian children's writing being recognised by dedicated awards such as the Neev Literature Award and the Parag Honour List, which highlight quality literature for young readers in India.