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Children's Stories

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About Riddhi

Riddhi Maniar Doda Popular Children's Author India

Riddhi Maniar Doda playfully stitches  themes of inclusivity and the magic of everyday discovery in children's books. Her stories draw upon the vibrant threads of contemporary Indian culture, bringing colourful characters and familiar worlds to life.

Riddhi holds a degree in Applied Art, specialising in Visualisation and a postgraduate diploma in Copywriting, blending visual narratives with a love for language. Riddhi also plays the role of a

Content Strategist in the corporate world.

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Books

Gender Fluidity | Navratri Festival 

The Boy Who Wore Bangles

This Navratri, Bhargav is not dancing. Papa has forbidden him from wearing bangles, a morose Bhargav tells his grandmother, Ba. Is there a still a chance he can hear his bangles sing?

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Pets | Dogs | Humour

Fudge Won't Budge

Ira’s dog, Fudge, bolts the moment he spots an open door. After creating havoc on the streets of Goa, he flops down in the middle of the road and refuses to get up. Can Ira make Fudge budge?

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Food | Migration | Fun

Manvinder's Medu Vada

Manvinder falls in love with medu vadas when his family shifts from Chandigarh to Bengaluru. Crispy, golden-brown, fluffy and white . . . with a hole that fits his finger! Can anyome make the perfect vadas for Manvinder the next day?

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Cats | Burglary | Humour | Bilingual

Drip Drip, Lick Lick,

Meow Meow

There was once a cat.
She was quite a brat.
She stole milk from every home.

She knew of ways to prowl and roam.

What did it take for everyone,

to stop that thief cat's fun?

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Chess Basics | Early Learning

64 Squares With Dada

The children could not go out to play.

Their grandfather knew what to do that day.
He removed his old, favourite game.

And then their rainy days were never again the same! 

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Colours & India | Early Learning

Colour Drama

The colors are putting on a show,

to teach you about reds, yellows, and more!

Join them on this amazing journey,

and discover India's vibrant beauty!

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Gender Equality | Kite-Flying Festival 

Udi Udi Udi

Parul comes across a kite that is not torn. She holds it close to her heart and makes it her own. She wants to fly it high up in the sky. But nobody lets her and she cannot understand why.

As Parul’s spirits plummet, she starts to wonder… Why can’t anyone fly a kite in their village, regardless of their gender?

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Colour Mixing | Holi Festival

Colour Play

The colours are here again,

For some Holi fun Under the sun

When the children mix reds, yellows and blues, They are surprised to get new hues!

Does this colour play Brighten the children's day?

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Events & Interactions

In The Media

Riddhi Maniar Doda The Boy Who Wore Bangles Featured In Femina

Celebrates a child’s simple, powerful voice that questions gender rules with grace and clarity.

Kayal Arivalan

Regional Editor, Femina, Chennai

Riddhi Maniar Doda Manvinder's Medu Vada Featured In The Book Review Kavita Tiwari Chakmak Magazine

Light, playful, and full of warmth, Manvinder’s Medu Vada is a treat for readers of all ages.

Kavita Tiwari

Associate Editor, Chakmak Magazine 

Riddhi Maniar Doda Manvinder's Medu Vada Featured In Hindustan Times Chintan Girish Modi

It's a magical, mouth-watering book.  A tribute to the openness that migrants bring with them when they go to a new place and embrace a new culture.

Chintan Girish Modi

Journalist, Educator & Literary Critic

Riddhi Maniar Doda The Boy Who Wore Bangles Featured In Times Of India Shruti Sonal

Riddhi Maniar's book focuses on gender non-conformity, for which, the inspiration was her own son.

Shruti Sonal

Features Writer, The Sunday Times Of India

Recognition

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Runner-up

Jarul Book Awards

2023-24

The Boy Who Wore Bangles

RIddhi Maniar Doda's Book Runner-up at Jarul Book Awards 2023-24
The Boy Who Wore Bangles Shortlisted For Best Story - Picture Book

Shortlisted

Atta Galatta Bangalore Literature Festival Book Prize 2022

The Boy Who Wore Bangles

RIddhi Maniar Doda's Book Shortlisted at Atta Galatta Bangalore Literature Festival Book Prize

What Readers Say

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Testimonials of Riddhi Maniar Doda's books
Daughter's favourite!

“My daughter is a big fan of this book — she finds it incredibly engaging from start to finish. We highly recommend picking up Manvinder’s Medu Vada Hook book. It’s absolutely worth adding to your collection!”

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