Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Prajwal Parajuly Writes Children’s Book After Nephew's Birthday
Author Prajwal Parajuly, known for books about Nepal, has written a children's book called 'Karma and Lola'.
It all started when he ate cake at his nephew's birthday in London and posted a photo online.
A literary agent saw the post and suggested a children's book, leading Parajuly to write about an eight-year-old girl's adventures in the Himalayas.
Before this, he had to abandon a historical novel.
The new book is set to be published worldwide in late 2026 and is a fun change for the author.
Author Prajwal Parajuly wrote a children's book, 'Karma and Lola'.
The book's genesis began after his nephew's birthday celebration in London.
A social media post of Parajuly led to a literary agent's suggestion for the book.
Parajuly had previously shelved a historical novel project due to family advice.
'Karma and Lola' is set in the Himalayas and will be published in late 2026.
- Who
- Prajwal Parajuly, a writer, is the author.
- What
- Author Prajwal Parajuly wrote a children's book, 'Karma and Lola'.
- When
- Started after a social media post in February 2023, publication scheduled for late 2026.
- Where
- Set in the Himalayas, with the author often writing from London, New York, or other locations.
- Why
- Prompted by a social media comment from a literary agent after a post about his nephew's birthday.
Author's View
Conventional Publishing
Approach to Writing
Author's View
Writing should be fun
Conventional Publishing
Writing should focus on marketability and writerly pretension
- Book Title
- Karma and Lola
- Author
- Prajwal Parajuly
- Genre
- Children's fiction
- Setting
- Himalayas
- Publisher
- Tate Children's, HarperCollins, Nepalaya
- Publication Date
- Late 2026