Thiruvananthapuram :
Writer Kiliroor Radhakrishnan has bagged the Pala K M Mathew Children’s Literature Award instituted by the Kerala State Institute of Children’s Literature.
His work ‘Kadhakaliloode Ayyankaali’ was selected for the award that carries a purse of Rs 60,001, a citation and plaque. Culture minister A K Balan will give away the award at VJT Hall on March 5.
Adinad Gopi’s poem ‘Thirinju Nokki Nadakkuka’, Thekkinkadu Joseph’s novel ‘Super Boy Ramuvum Cloning Manushyarum’, S Shanthi’s work on science ‘Sahajeevanam Jeevante Oruma’, Sanil P Thomas’s work on academics ‘Ningalkkumaakam Sports Thaaram’, P K Gopi’s autobiography ‘Olachoottinte Velicham’, John Samuel’s work ‘Vishwothara Nadodi Kadhakal’ for translation, K V Ganesh’s play ‘Manthrika Kannadi’, Gopidas’s illustration ‘Maanippullundaaya Kadha’, K P Muraleedharan’s comic ‘Appuvinte Khadikaaram’ have also been selected for awards under various categories.
source: http://www.timeofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News> City News> Thiruvananthapuram News / TNN / February 19th, 2017