It is with great pleasure that we make this announcement. Some may consider us small—and they are free to do so—but we have long believed in the song of moving forward with small steps; that very spirit inspires us to journey toward the Kolkata International Book Fair. At the 'Baranagar Darpan' stall, we are ready to demonstrate—beyond the mere pursuit of fame—how we successfully bring the writings of both veteran and emerging authors to readers, including our special Sharadiya (festive) editions. This year at the fair, we are featuring works by renowned authors Amar Mitra, Prabuddha Mitra, Gautam Dey, Tapas Roy, Alok Goswami, and Arghya Ghosh, as well as poet Nandini Sarkar. We are also delighted to present books—spanning short stories, novels, horror tales, and poetry—by author Mahibul Alam, joining us all the way from Australia. Baranagar Darpan: A Mirror to Literature. Read books; gift books.
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From a Small Idea
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Little Lantern Books began with a single storybook and a simple belief: every child deserves books that spark curiosity, build confidence and make reading something to look forward to — not a chore.
- Founded in Demo City, 2018
- 500+ titles published to date
- Read in classrooms & homes nationwide
Founded
2018
What
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for, always.
Our Mission & Values
Every book we publish is guided by these principles.
Joyful Learning
Books that make kids want to keep turning pages, not put them down.
Age-Appropriate Content
Every title is reviewed and tagged for the right reading age and stage.
Quality Craftsmanship
Sturdy pages, vivid printing and formats built for real everyday use.
Safety First
Non-toxic materials and content reviewed by educators before it reaches a shelf.
Educator Approved
Developed with teachers and child-education specialists, not just illustrators.
Made With Love
A small, close-knit team that reads and loves every book we put our name on.
Milestones Along the Way
The Beginning
Founded in Demo City with a single storybook and a big dream.
Going Digital
Launched our first online store, reaching readers nationwide.
Growing the Library
Crossed 200 titles across colouring, activity and story books.
Nationwide Trust
Now stocked in 50+ schools and stores across the country.
Our Team
Meet the Team
The small team turning stories into books kids love.
Ananya Sen
Leads brand and visual strategy with a decade of experience across editorial and product design.
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Leads brand and visual strategy with a decade of experience across editorial and product design.
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Priya Nair
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Kabir Malhotra
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Meera Iyer
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Baranagar Darpan Publication
It is with great pleasure that we make this announcement. Some may consider us small—and they are free to do so—but we have long believed in the song of moving forward with small steps; that very spirit inspires us to journey toward the Kolkata International Book Fair. At the 'Baranagar Darpan' stall, we are ready to demonstrate—beyond the mere pursuit of fame—how we successfully bring the writings of both veteran and emerging authors to readers, including our special Sharadiya (festive) editions. This year at the fair, we are featuring works by renowned authors Amar Mitra, Prabuddha Mitra, Gautam Dey, Tapas Roy, Alok Goswami, and Arghya Ghosh, as well as poet Nandini Sarkar. We are also delighted to present books—spanning short stories, novels, horror tales, and poetry—by author Mahibul Alam, joining us all the way from Australia. Baranagar Darpan: A Mirror to Literature. Read books; gift books.
Guided by the wisdom of veteran writers and the energy of emerging voices, Baranagar Darpan brings together poets and authors on merit — not advertising — having introduced readers to more than four hundred writers to date, including the largest gathering of talent for our upcoming Sharadiya edition, 'Parul Sharad Arghya 1429'.
