Joy J. Kaimaparamban facts for kids

Joy J. Kaimaparamban, born on October 11, 1939, is a well-known Indian writer. He mainly writes novels and short stories in Malayalam, which is a language spoken in Kerala, India.

He grew up in a regular family in Kerala. Later, he became an English teacher and taught in many schools there. Mr. Kaimaparamban started writing when he was quite young and is still writing today! He lives in a small village called Vayalar in the Alappuzha district with his family.

He has written many novels, plays, and over 100 short stories. His books have been published by well-known companies like DC Books. His stories and plays have even been broadcast on All India Radio.

Joy J. Kaimaparamban has received important awards for his writing. In 1977, he won the Tagore Award for his first novel, Urayoorunna Pakalukal. He also won the Kunkumam Prize in 1990 for his novel Theerabhoomikal. He has also written books in English, including The Azure of Solicitude and The Ayurvedic Healer.

Books by Joy J. Kaimaparamban

Joy J. Kaimaparamban has written many books in Malayalam. Here are some of his novels:

• Urayoorunna Pakalukal (The Slough Shedding Days)
• Ekanthatheeram (The Shore of Loneliness)
• Vazhiyariyathavar (Persons unaware of Path)
• Aswastha Sandhyakal (The unpleasant Dooms)
• Unmada Nimishangal (Moments of Hallucination)
• Dukham Thedunnavar (Seekers of Sadness)
• Manassile Nizhalukal (Shadows in the Mind)
• Thirichuvannavar (The Returnees)
• Puramthodukal (The Shells)
• Valayangal (The Circles)
• Vanantharngal (The Inner Forests)
• Theerabhoomikal (The Coastal Lands)
• Valmeekam (The Termitary)
• Saagarageethangal (Ballads of the Sea)

Stories for Young Readers

Mr. Kaimaparamban has also written special books for children. These stories are fun and interesting for young readers.

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

Books in English

Besides his Malayalam works, Joy J. Kaimaparamban has also published books in English.

• The Snake Charmer and the King Cobra (a collection of 30 short stories)
• The Seagulls
• The Ayurvedic Healer
• The Azure of Solicitude