A pioneer publisher of children’s books in India, the Children’s Book Trust (CBT) has made notable contribution in the area of children’s education and entertainment through multi-faceted activities hosted under its various wings.
A renowned cartoonist. An author. An Illustrator. Shankar was a man of great vision. He wove dreams for children and made them happen.
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Shankar sprang a surprise in 1949 – a competition for children in painting and writing in the capital city through his Shankar's Weekly. It was unique.
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Shankar founded Children's Book Trust (CBT) in 1957. Its aims were plan to produce good, well-illustrated and well-designed books. The books have come to make a wide gamut.
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A Hungarian doll came to Shankar as a gift in 1954. It triggered a further idea. Shankar gathered 6,500 costume dolls from all over the world and set up a Museum.
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Housed in the premises of the Trust, the Dr. B.C. Roy Memorial Children's Reading Room and Library was opened in 1967 and is exclusively for school going children.
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The Academy of Art and Book Publishing came into being in 1991 as a homage to Shankar. It runs a course, in 'Art, Book Illustration and Graphics'.
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