Ketaketi Online is the first online magazine of Nepali Children’s
literature, formally registered and launched in 2003 AD, and promoted by
Children’s Literature Foundation, Nepal. Evolving through names like
ketaketi.org and ketaketinews.com, it is presently operating as
ketaketionline.com.
It is a pure literary magazine, serving the nation with a
few marked objectives. First, it attempts to preserve, promote and
internationalize Nepali Children’s literature, created over time in all genres.
It gives representation to authors – both adults and children, who create
reading tonics for young citizens. Secondly, it is engaged in developing and
promoting reading habits among Its chief editor, renowned author Kartikeya
Ghimire, and editor, author and storyteller Mahesh Paudyal ‘Prarambha’ have
been collecting, editing and publishing materials and experiences through
direct participation. They go from places to places, from the remotest
hinterlands to the far-off regions; sit among and interact with children, and
bring home original materials directly from them. For last fifteen years, they
have been devotedly involved in organizing story-writing and storytelling
workshops at various places. Till now, they have been to as many as 25
districts of Nepal, majority of which are remote.
Besides publishing magazine on the web and conducting live
programs, the Foundation also publishes books by renowned authors, and
distributes to study centers, libraries, schools, clubs, children’s homes,
youth development centers, hostels, orphanages, rehabilitation centers, day
care centers and all those establishments that concern children. Its
publications and other publications collected and distributed by the Foundation
have been made available to children who do not have easy access to books and
publications.
The Foundation has ambitions to reach out further, and
encompass all districts. It is on the move to extend story-writing and
story-telling workshops, wall magazine publication training, competitions, and
awards to as many districts and places as possible.
It might also be mentioned that its editors have established
awards for children in their names. The chief editor Kartikeya awards Kartikeya
Child Talent Award with the sum he collects as remuneration and royalty for his
publications. He has been awarding the same for last 11 years. The talents
awarded so far have been performing very well in their careers, and are on the
move to uphold the glory of the award. Child talent Sleshma Chhetry has already
established herself as an author and singer, and is currently in the US,
pursuing her higher academic degrees. Child Telent Anjana Rajbanshi, who was
the SLC topper of the year 2063 BS, too is studying CA, and is all set to be a
doctor. Child Talent Ganesh Dhungana is studying Journalism in Bangalore, India
and is the President of Youth Network Dhadhing, a social network that
coordinates youths and organizes social welfare and awareness programs.
Similarly, Editor Mahesh Paudyal Prarambha has established
Prarambha Child Talent Award in 2009, and till now two talents have received
the same. Pratibha KC of Parbat, who was awarded for her exceptionally
brilliant skills in story writing, is heading towards a glorious literary
career, especially in short fictions. Child Talent Rahul Bhujel, selected for
Prarambha Child Talent Award 2010, is a born-singer, exceptionally talented. He
has given his voice to a few songs in Nepali cinema, and is now all set to
launch an audio album “Bright Future.” A few of the songs from the same album
have also been visualized. A student of Bright Future School, Naikap, Rahul has
never been second in any musical competitions of his level.
Shouldering such commitments and responsibilities, the
Foundation has come all the way long from 2003, serving and promoting Nepali
children’s literature and Nepali children. With more helping hands, it can
strengthen its reach, and further its philanthropic mission. We request
Generous support and assistance in the larger interest of
the children, who are going to inherit the future we pass to them in legacy.
For additional information
Children's Literature Foundation Nepal.
P. O. Box: 25859, Katmandu, Nepal
Phone: 977- 9751003531, 9841477515
Email: ketaketionline@gmail.com
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