Anita Nair facts for kids
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Anita Nair
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Anita Nair
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| Born | 26 January 1966 Shoranur, Kerala, India
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| Education | B.A (English Literature) |
| Alma mater | NSS College, Ottapalam, Kerala Virginia Center for the Creative Arts |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Known for | The Better Man Ladies Coupé Lessons in Forgetting Cut Like Wound |
Anita Nair (born on January 26, 1966) is a famous Indian writer. She writes her books in English. She is well-known for her novels like A Better Man, Mistress, and Lessons in Forgetting. Anita Nair has also written many other types of books. These include poetry, short stories, crime novels, and books for children. One of her children's books is Muezza and Baby Jaan: Stories from the Quran.
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Early Life and School
Anita Nair was born in Shoranur, a town in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India. She went to school in Chennai (which used to be called Madras). Later, she moved back to Kerala. There, she earned a degree in English Language and Literature.
Her Writing Journey
Before becoming a full-time writer, Anita Nair worked in an advertising company in Bangalore. While working there, she wrote her very first book. It was a collection of short stories called Satyr of the Subway. This book helped her win a special fellowship from the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts.
Her second book was published by Penguin India. It was also the first book by an Indian writer to be published by Picador USA. This showed how important her work was becoming.
Popular Novels and Stories
Anita Nair's novel The Better Man came out in 2000. It was also published in Europe and the United States. In 2002, her book Ladies Coupé was chosen as one of the top five books in India. This novel talks about the lives of women in a world often led by men. It shares their stories with understanding, support, and humor. Both The Better Man and Ladies Coupé have been translated into 21 different languages. Her 2018 novel Eating Wasps is a new look at some ideas from Ladies Coupé.
In 2002, she published her first collection of poems called Malabar Mind. The next year, in 2003, she edited a book called Where the Rain is Born – Writings about Kerala.
Books for Young Readers
Anita Nair has also written books especially for children. One of these is The Puffin Book of Myths and Legends, published in 2004. This book shares old stories and myths in a way that kids can enjoy.
She also wrote Adventures of Nonu, the Skating Squirrel in 2006. Another children's book is Magical Indian Myths from 2008. Her book Muezza and Baby Jaan won an award for children's literature.
Other Works and Characters
Anita Nair has written many other books too. These include Mistress (2003) and Living Next Door to Alise (2007). She has also written travel stories about different places.
She even became a playwright, which means she wrote plays. Her play Nine Faces of Being was based on her book Mistress. In 2012, she introduced a new character, Inspector Gowda, in her crime novel Cut Like Wound. The second book in this series, Chain of Custody, came out in 2015. Other books by her are The Lilac House (2012) and Alphabet Soup for Lovers (2016).
Her sixth novel, Idris: Keeper of The Light (2014), is a historical story. It is about a trader from Somalia who visited Malabar in India in the year 1659.
Anita Nair has also created several audiobooks. These are books that you listen to. She even voiced some of her own audiobooks, like Why I Killed My Husband and Satyr of the Subway.
Awards and Special Recognitions
Anita Nair has received many awards for her writing. Here are some of them:
- Arch of Excellence Award for Literature.
- 2007 LiBeraturpreis finalist in Germany.
- 2008 FLO FICCI Women Achievers Award for literature.
- 2009 Montblanc honored her for her great contribution to literature.
- 2012 Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for her work in literature and culture.
- 2013 Bal Sahitya Puraskar for her overall contribution to Children's Literature.
- 2014 The Hindu Literary Prize shortlist for Idris Keeper of the Light.
- 2015 Global Ambassador for Women for Expo May.
- 2017 Crossword Book Award, Jury Award, Children's category, for Muezza and Baby Jaan.
- 2020 UNHCR appointed her as a high-profile supporter.
Her Life Today
Anita Nair lives in Bangalore with her husband, Suresh Parambath, and their son.
See also
In Spanish: Anita Nair para niños
