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Babasaheb Ambedkar: Books for all ages
Whether you’re introducing young readers to Babasaheb Ambedkar’s life for the very first time, diving into his ideas as an adult, or exploring the books written by Dr. Ambedkar himself, there is so much powerful reading out there.
From engaging Picture Books and Graphic Novels for kids to thoughtful Biographies and his own groundbreaking writings on society and the Constitution, these books open the door to meaningful conversations about dignity, courage, and the fight for a more just world.
In this post, I’m sharing some wonderful children’s books that make Dr. Ambedkar’s life and ideas accessible to younger readers, along with a few thoughtful picks for adults who want to go deeper, and of course, some essential reads authored by Dr. Ambedkar himself.
The Boy Who Asked Why: The Story of Bhimrao Ambedkar by Sowmya Rajendran, illustrated by Satwik Gade
Picture Book
Ambedkar: The Fight for Justice by Srividya Natarajan, S. Anand, illustrated by Durgabai Vyam, Subhash Vyam, foreword by John Berger
Graphic Novel
Ambedkar: India’s Crusader of Human Rights by Kieron Moore, illustrated by Sachin Nagar
Graphic Novel
B.R. Ambedar: A Life in Books by Yogesh Maitreya, illustrated by Nidhin Shobhana- Pratham Books
Books for Adults
Ambedkar: A Life by Shashi Tharoor
A Part Apart – The Life And Thought Of B R Ambedkar by Ashok Gopal
Books by Babasaheb Ambedkar
