Devika Cariapa

Devika Cariapa trained as an archaeologist before finding her calling uncovering stories from stones, making the world of archaeology accessible for children.

Her first book India through Archaeology: Excavating History received the Sahitya Akademi’s Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2019 and the Hindu Young World-Goodbooks Award 2018. Her subsequent works of non-fiction have been awarded the Neev Book Award 2021 and have been shortlisted for the Times of India AutHer Awards 2022 and the Neev Book Award 2022. Her latest work, A Children’s History of Indian in 100 Objects chronicles a hundred objects from prehistoric to contemporary times, revealing stories that enable young readers to engage in a deeper understanding of the past. The book has won the Times of India AutHer Award 2024 and is shortlisted for the Valley of Words Award for Young Adults 2024.

When she’s not writing, Devika enjoys calligraphy, wandering around ancient monuments or disappearing into Bangalore’s wonderful bookstores, all the while keeping a sharp look out for exciting stories from the past!