Q. Which Indian writer has been felicitated in Sri Lanka for his contribution to children's literature?
Answer: Ramendra Kumar
Notes: Ramendra Kumar, the renowned Indian author, an inspirational speaker and storyteller, has been felicitated by the Writers and Publishers of Sri Lanka in Colombo for his contribution to children's literature. His stories feature in Sri Lankan text books. Kumar is an award-winning writer with 32 books to his credit. His writings have been translated into 14 Indian and 13 foreign languages and have found a place in school text books and anthology also in India and abroad. His book "Dilemma and other stories" , translated into Sinhala, was also released at the felicitation ceremony. This is his fourth book in Sinhala. Since 2011, Ramendra's stories have been included in school text books brought out by the Sri Lanka government every year. The books are distributed to over 10,000 schools across the country.
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