Joy J. Kaimaparamban facts for kids

Joy J. Kaimaparamban (born October 11, 1939) is a famous Indian writer. He mostly writes novels in a language called Malayalam. This language is spoken in Kerala, a state in India. He has written many books, including novels, plays, and over 100 short stories. He even writes books for children!

About Joy J. Kaimaparamban

Joy J. Kaimaparamban is a well-known author from India. He has been writing for a very long time. His stories and plays have been shared widely. He is known for his interesting novels and short stories.

Early Life and Career

Joy J. Kaimaparamban was born in Kerala, India. He came from a regular family. He decided to become an English teacher. He taught in many schools across Kerala. He started writing when he was quite young. He is still writing today! He lives in a small village called Vayalar in the Alappuzha district. He lives there with his wife and two children.

His Books and Stories

Joy J. Kaimaparamban has written many books in Malayalam. These include novels, plays, and over 100 short stories. Major publishers like DC Books and SPCS, Kottayam, have published his works. His short stories and dramas have even been broadcast on All India Radio. This means many people got to hear his creative works.

He has also written books in English. His first English novel was The Azure of Solicitude. It was published in 2009. His second English novel is called The Ayurvedic Healer. He also has a collection of 30 short stories in English. It is titled The Snake Charmer and the King Cobra.

Books for Young Readers

Joy J. Kaimaparamban cares about young readers. He has written several books especially for children. These include:

• 11 Stories for Children (Pathinonnu Bala Kathakal)
• The Bag Man (Sanchi Manushyan)
• The Flying Doll (Parakkunna Paava)
• The Enlightenment (Bodhi)

These stories are designed to be fun and interesting for kids.

Awards and Recognition

Joy J. Kaimaparamban has won important awards for his writing.

• In 1977, he won the Rabindranath Tagore Award. This award was given by DC Books Kottayam. He won it for his very first novel, Urayoorunna Pakalukal.
• In 1990, he won the Kunkumam Prize. He received this award for his novel Theerabhoomikal.

These awards show how much his writing is valued.