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Prabhat, devoted to writing for children in Hindi, has several titles to his name and published by a range of publishers. His first published books appeared in 2005 – Kalibai by Room to Read, and Paniyon ki Gadiyon Mein by Lokayat. Writing in children’s magazines has also been an intrinsic part of his writing career and has several of his poems published in magazines. Prabhat’s writing captures a wide age group with humour and empathy. He has emerged as a pioneer of the contemporary style of writing for children using language that is simple and often local. He holds the ability to write across genres and about conflict in a style that is tender yet complex. Prabhat’s contribution to children’s literature has been so intense that his work has secured a place in the domain of education. Prabhat has received the Big Little Book Award in 2019, awarded by the Parag Initiative of Tata Trusts, recognizing his significant contributions to children’s literature in Hindi.