Amar Chitra Katha was founded in 1967 and is a household name in India. It is synonymous with the visual reinvention of the quintessentially Indian stories from the great epics, mythology, history, literature, oral folktales and many other sources. With a heavy bent on authenticity and meticulous research, Amar Chitra Katha prides itself on being the most informative and trusted storyteller for children. The stories in this series have been adapted directly from the comics for young readers.

Today, Amar Chitra Katha is a cultural phenomenon, custodian of more than 400 comics in 20+ languages that have sold 100+ million copies to date. Amar Chitra Katha is available in bookstores, online and across digital platforms.

Vinitha is an award-winning author and editor, who has written over twenty books for children. Two of her stories are part of the CBSE curriculum and one is part of the ICSE curriculum. She is in the midst of completing her second non-children book. A flaneur and book-devourer, she lives in Mumbai with her two teenage kids and a non-stop chattering voice in her head.