Author : P Sainath
Illustrator : 16 of India's best illustrators
This unique collection of graphic narratives by illustrators from across the country, in their distinctive styles, tells stories of 16 forgotten foot soldiers of India’s freedom. Adapted from P. Sainath’s meticulously collected chronicles, it honours their contributions. Coming from varied regions and communities, speaking different languages and practising diverse beliefs, these not-so-ordinary people were united by one cause – a free India.
This graphic non-fiction is a rich visual document in which text and images communicate powerfully. And now, well after a milestone 75 years of Independence, it is meaningful to bring these stories to young people. It offers a true and complete picture of our hard-earned freedoms and why they need to be defended..
illustrated by Aindri C, Allen Shaw, Antara Raman, Anthoni Guruz, Bao, Ikroop Sandhu, Kavitha Balakrishnan, Kripa, Madhuja Mukherjee, Niveditha Subramaniam, Priya Kuriyan, Priyankar Gupta, Rajiv Eipe, Sagar Kolwankar, Satwik Gade, Siddhesh Gautam
2023: Winner, Non-Fiction Book for Young Readers – Atta Galatta BLF Book Prize
2024: Tata Trust's Parag Honour List
2024: Valley of Words Book Award (shortlisted)
2024: Neev Book Award (shortlisted)
2024: Honor Book, South Asia Book Award
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| Age | 11+ |
| Specifications | 236 pages, 9” x 6.5”, black and white, soft cover |
| ISBN | 978-81-960332-5-5 |
| First Published | 2023 |
| Tags | history, Indian freedom struggle, India’s Independence movement, graphic nonfiction, forgotten freedom fighters, graphix |
A terrific resource
Teaching an inclusive history of the freedom struggle is important so that our cultural diversity is cherished by future generations, and initiatives to stoke hatred are unsuccessful. Reading about these people will inspire readers to never take their freedom for granted because it can be snatched away easily. With accomplished visual artists ... the book is even more engrossing because of the stylistic choices that each one has made. — Chintan Modi, Teacher Plus
Fascinating children’s version
The term ‘freedom struggle’ conjures images of iconic leaders, yet there were millions of others who contributed to India’s independence, displaying remarkable courage and sacrifice at their own small levels. Journalist P. Sainath documents the lives of these lesser-known figures, many in their twilight years. The graphic format brings their stories alive in this fascinating children’s version. — Parag Honour List 2024 citation
A rich repository of India’s freedom movement
How does one make any story of India’s freedom struggle relevant to a generation that is entirely disconnected from the period? (Possibly even beyond doing those ‘annual costume dramas of the freedom struggle’ for their school on January 26 and August 15!) Hand them this book. P Sainath’s Unknown Heroes of India’s Freedom Struggle. It is a rich repository of India’s freedom movement, of those freedom fighters whose stories have been lost in the sands of time. Tulika Graphix does a wonderful job with the illustrations and design that talk to young people. This is one book that promises to initiate many a discussion in history classes and book clubs. It is a must-read, not only for children. – Atta Galatta-BLF Book Prize citation
[These] stories are important for young readers
A wonderful introduction to the lives of various freedom fighters, especially at a time when the ideas of freedom and independence are much debated. The book ... highlights the importance of free speech and dissent. An initiative that deserves appreciation. — The Book Review, November 2024