Children’s book publishing in Kolkata
Kolkata is often called the cultural capital of India, and it hosts the International Kolkata Book Fair, one of the largest book fairs in the world. It is a natural home for storytellers, and Books Mantra helps Kolkata authors publish children’s books that carry that love of stories to the next generation.
Publishing a children’s book in Kolkata
Bengali families have a deep tradition of reading to children. Whether you write in English or Bengali, our team can help you plan illustrations, printing and distribution so your book reaches young readers in Kolkata and beyond.
Books Mantra is a popular hybrid publisher and self-publishing platform that focuses only on children’s books, one of the few in India. As a brand of Clever Fox Publishing Private Limited, we help Kolkata authors with everything from storyline editing and illustration to ISBN, printing, distribution and marketing.
What Kolkata authors get with Books Mantra
Illustration & design
Character design, storyboard, illustrated pages and a cover children can’t resist.
ISBN & printing
An ISBN in every plan, with print on demand or bulk printing for schools and events.
Distribution
Amazon, Flipkart, Kindle and Ziffy Bees, with wider plans adding Google Books and Ingram.
Marketing
Marketplace ads, reels, reviews, influencers and school and apartment book fairs.
Writing in Bengali or a bilingual edition? Talk to our team about your manuscript.
Questions from Kolkata authors
Can I publish a Bengali children’s book with Books Mantra?
Yes, talk to our team about your Bengali or bilingual manuscript and we’ll suggest the right plan.
How much does it cost to publish a children’s book in Kolkata?
Books Mantra plans start at ₹2,499. Every plan includes an ISBN and you keep 100% of the profit from your book. Standard plans with illustrations start at ₹31,999 and Premium plans at ₹1,89,999.
Is Books Mantra a hybrid or self-publishing company?
Both. Books Mantra is a hybrid publisher and self-publishing platform for children’s books. Choose a DIY self-publishing plan, or a full-service hybrid plan where our team handles illustration, design, printing, distribution and marketing.
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