Honoring Writers with Rewards and Recognition

The Ukiyoto Literary Awards recognize authors and/or literary works within as well as outside its publications which reflect quality literary and academic work due for its recognition and visibility.

Sueños by Ukiyoto International Children's Book Awards 2024-25

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Meenal Dighe

Author of Guilty in Gwalior

Children's Book of the Year

Meenal Dighe lives in Mumbai and descibes herself as "a bookworm mother of two young bookworms". She has studied Chemical Engineering, HR Management & Psycological Counselling. After a successful career in corporate India, Meenal now spends her time helping municipal schools in villages of tribal areas, and travelling around India and the world, "finding stories everywhere". Her first book for kids, Disruptions In Dahanu- A Seaside Mystery from India, has received great reviews from readers. Meenal has special interest in the history and archaeology of India and loves visiting places of historical importance. She describes libraries and museums as her favourite places on earth. Guilty in Gwalior is a product of her wonderful visit to the historic city of Gwalior.