Bal Sahitya is Eklavya Foundation's division that develops books for children, both fiction and non-fiction. Our target readers span the range of pre-school children to young adults. The majority of books we make are in Hindi, the remaining in English and other scheduled and non-scheduled languages. We have published over 500 books for children and you may have a look at them at our online store https://eklavyapitara.in.
We are looking for someone interested in making a career in children's literature. An interest in and the ability to read a wide range of topics in Hindi as well as to write in Hindi is a must. An interest in working for and with children is also a requirement.
You will be placed in the Bal Sahitya team and your work will entail assisting in the various stages of the process of publishing books. You will work closely with the Senior Editor in diverse tasks, as necessary. These will specifically include participating in the manuscript selection process, assisting with making agreements and contracts, and tracking the journey of manuscripts from submission to publication. You will be given opportunities to undertake copy editing which will mean proofreading of material to be published and ensuring they adhere to the style we follow.
If you are looking to begin your journey in children's literature with a publishing house that is small yet has made a strong social and educational impact on its readers in the past few decades, send us your resume and writing samples (if you have any).
Salary - Rs. 20,000 -– Rs. 22,000 per month