Are you fascinated by Tamil history, curious about the lives of people from the past, and passionate about storytelling for children?
Zhagaram Publishing House is looking for writers to join our growing creative team, who can write engaging
children's books in Tamil based on Tamil history - from ancient to medieval times
.
Zhagaram is a children's book publisher dedicated to creating innovative, imaginative, and fun-filled Tamil books. We believe Tamil history is rich with stories of everyday life, brave journeys, wise rulers, poets, traders, inventors, and children just like today's - waiting to be retold in ways that spark curiosity and cultural pride in young readers.
As part of our creative team, you will craft age-appropriate historical stories rooted in Tamil civilization, blending authentic historical context with narrative imagination. Your stories will help children explore Tamilakam, Sangam-age life, temple towns, ports, kingdoms, and cultural traditions in a way that feels alive and relatable.
Your Responsibilities
Develop original children's story ideas based on
Tamil history (Ancient to Medieval periods)
for ages
3-12
Create engaging, child-friendly narratives set in
Sangam age, post-Sangam period, Pallava, Chola, Pandya, Chera, and other Tamil historical contexts
Portray everyday life, culture, travel, learning, arts, trade, science, and social practices through stories
Simplify historical ideas and timelines into clear, story-driven narratives
Storyboard stories to outline scenes, pacing, and visual flow
Collaborate closely with illustrators to bring historical settings, costumes, architecture, and environments to life
What We're Looking For
Strong command over
written Tamil
Genuine interest in
Tamil history, culture, and heritage
Ability to balance
historical authenticity
with imaginative, engaging storytelling
Willingness to research and verify historical details (at a children's-book level)
Prior experience in children's writing is a plus (but not mandatory)
Join us in creating books that help young readers discover Tamil history not as dates and facts, but as living stories.
Have you written any stories/poems in Tamil before? If possible, please share a link to those.
Do you currently have any original story ideas based on Tamil history that could work as a children's picture book?
Which Tamil historical stories, figures, periods, or sources are you familiar with?
(This could include Sangam literature, folklore, inscriptions, dynasties, oral stories, or historical fiction you've read.)
Are you comfortable collaborating with illustrators to shape the story visually (storyboarding, scene flow, character actions)?
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Language:
Tamil (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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