Academic and spiritual books from top publishers of India, dictionaries, children’s books in English and Hindi are beautifully displayed in Vimala Book Stall, Kanjirappally.
SUPPLY CHAIN
The books of Vimala Publications are available in nearly 150 book stalls and retreat centers, including a few outside Kerala.
VIMALA BOOK CLUB (V.B.C)
Every year, Vimala Book Club offers a three-year membership at the rate of Rs. 1000, which provides the members with books worth Rs.600 during the plan period. The amount is returned at the end of the plan period of three years.
HAGIOGRAPHY
This new series aims to introduce the lives of saints to young readers. Vimala has so far published 100 books in 10 sets, after the inception of this project in 2008. We have great satisfaction in the timely completion of the project and also that the books were made available to all the dioceses in Kerala and the mission dioceses in India and abroad, at the rate of Rs.40 per copy. We are able to achieve an average annual sale of 10000 copies.Tens of thousands of copies of the lives of Saint Alphonsamma, Saint Chavarayachan and Saint Euphresiamma have been circulated. We have already tied up with many parishes to conduct book campaigns and stalls. Ten lakh copies of the series have already been published so far.
It was a matter of great pride, that we got a “thank you” letter from the Holy Father, Pope Francis, thanking and blessing Vimala for the letter and copies of the series on the saints we had sent him. We are in the earnest pursuit of our goal to reach all the homes of the diocese with the hundred booklet series that spans from St. Dominic Savio to St. Louis Martin. On this occasion, we request all of you to join hands with us to campaign on the right role models for our adolescents and youths. Our immediate future plans include translation of these hundred books into English.
Biographies of about 12 great men and women have been brought out in the series called ‘Mahacharitamala’ while ‘Katthakkoottu’ has published eight books on moral lessons. The publication of the Picture-Bible in Malayalam in 2019 and its English version in 2020 is yet another feather on Vimala’s cap.
INTERNATIONAL BOOK EXHIBITION
For the last 15 years, Vimala has been participating in the international book exhibition held at Kottayam and secured many awards in categories including‘Influential Books’ and ‘Outstanding Book Stalls’. We are proud that one of our authors, Sr. Elice Mary FCC, was awarded the ‘Madhavikkutty Award’ instituted by the Kamala Das Foundation.
PUBLICATIONS AND EDITIONS OF 2019 – 2024
Dhanya Charithramala, 101 Prasangangal, Upanyaasangal, Shwedam, Karayunna Kadalum Thirayunna Theeravum, Anudina Vishudhariloode, Nenjalivinte Kathakal, Tottochaan, Madhuramee Madyaannam, Aaraadhanakkaayi, Snehaaraadhana, Vimala Hrudaya Prathishta, Sunday School Prasangangal, Snehikkan Patthippikkunna Kathakala and Nanmayude Kathakal are some of the thirty books republished this year.
FUTURE PROJECTS
English Translation of Dhanyacharithamaala, Bible stories for the new generation, series on the church history, 1000 Bible Skits, 100 Bible Dramas, Animation CDs, YouTube channel, etc., are some of the future projects.
