POET • NOVELIST • EDUCATOR

Rajiv
Khandelwal

Indian English poet, novelist and creator of The Let's Series.

A body of work that bridges literature, education and scholarly engagement.

8

Critical Books

3

Curricula

2

MA Studies

5

Awards

Poetry

Collections, Children's Trilogy and Translations.

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The Let's Series

Structured literary curriculum for young learners.

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Scholarly Reception

Academic reviews, awards and critical books.

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Biography

Life journey and literary evolution.

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Poetry Collection

CRITICAL APPRAISAL
"Rajiv Khandelwal's poetry combines intellectual depth with emotional resonance and literary craftsmanship."
— Literary Critic

Poetry Collections

  • Conch Shells and Cowries 1998
  • Love is a Lot of Work 2013
  • A Monument to Pigeons 2013
  • A Time to Forget 2017
  • Dwelling with Denial 2020
  • Khandelwal's Poetic Process 2024
  • Crystalline Tidings 2025

The Let's Series

Let's Crawl Age 10+
Published
Let's Walk 10–13 yrs
In Development
Let's Stroll · Jog 11–15 yrs
In Development
Let's Saunter · Stride · Roam 15–17 yrs
In Development
Let's Run · Surge · Dash · Sprint 18–20+ yrs
In Development
Let's Marathon
Published Poets

Companion series

Let's Edit: From Raw to Refined
college+ In Preparation
Let's Edit: One Poem, Twelve Lessons
college+ In Preparation
Let's Edit: The Masterclass Dialogues
Published poets In Preparation
8
Critical Books
3
Poems in Curricula
2
MA Dissertations
1
Special Journal Issue
5
Awards
4
Continents Reviewed