Palliyara Sreedharan facts for kids
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Palliyara Sreedharan
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| Born | 17 January 1950 Kannur, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Director, State Institute of Children's Literature, Kerala |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Subject | Mathematician |
Palliyara Sreedharan is a famous Indian writer who makes mathematics exciting and easy to understand. He mostly writes in Malayalam, the language spoken in the state of Kerala. Because his books are so popular, he is often called the "Mathematician of Kerala."
He has written and published more than 150 books about math. This is a record for books on this subject written in any Indian language. He has also helped write math textbooks for schools in Kerala and across India. Besides writing, he has served as the Director of the Kerala State Institute of Children's Literature.
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Early Life and Education
Palliyara Sreedharan was born on January 17, 1950, in the Kannur district of Kerala, India. He attended several local schools for his early education.
For college, he went to Pazhassi Raja N.S.S. College, where he studied mathematics. Later, he earned a teaching degree. In 1972, he began his career as a math teacher at Koodali Government High School. He started writing in 1999, but his very first math book was published much earlier, in 1978.
A Career Making Math Fun
Palliyara Sreedharan's main goal is to help people, especially students, enjoy mathematics. He works to show that math is not just a difficult school subject but something fun and accessible to everyone.
While he is best known for his math books, he has also written in other styles, including short stories, poetry, and biographies. His work has made him one of the most well-known authors of math books in his region and across India.
He has also written many articles and columns for newspapers and magazines in Kerala. He often contributes to sections for children and students, sharing puzzles, stories, and fun facts about math.
Selected Books
Mr. Sreedharan has written over 150 books. Here are a few examples of his work to show the kinds of topics he writes about.
Books in English
- Amazing Mathematics
- The story of Time
- Wonderland of Mathematics
- Funny Mathematics
- Play with Maths
- Magic of Numbers
Books in Malayalam
- Encyclopedia of Mathematicians
- Vedic Mathematics
- Sreenivasa Ramanujan: A Biography
- Stories in Mathematics
- Learning Mathematics through Songs
- The Story of Zero
- The History and Science of Mathematics
Awards and Recognition
Throughout his career, Palliyara Sreedharan has received many awards for his work in both teaching and writing.
- 1982: Award for Best Instructional Aid from the State Council for Educational Research and Training.
- 1992: State Award for Best Teacher.
- 1993: Best Book on Children's Literature Award for his book Sankhyakalude Kadha (The Story of Numbers).
- 1998: Kerala Sahithya Academy Award for his book Poojyathinte Kadha (The Story of Zero).
- 2004: Lifetime Achievement Award for Children's Literature.
- 2006: Best Book on Science Literature Award for his book on great mathematicians.
- 2021: Lifetime Achievement Award from the Bala Sahithya Academy.
