OUR FOUNDER
The visionary behind this evolving dream, Late Mr. V. J. Jacob, was a former teacher and a man deeply connected to books for most of his life. His experience working with various publishing houses gave him valuable insight into the gaps and opportunities in moral education, inspiring him to create something truly impactful. With the guidance of Rev. Fr. M. C. Geroge, the first book was published—and from there, we never looked back.
OUR AUTHORS
Fr. M. C. George Menamparampil, SDB, is a distinguished educator who led Don Bosco School, Imphal, through its golden years, consistently producing toppers in the Manipur Board examinations year after year. He served the All India Association of Catholic Schools (AINACS) as its National General Secretary cum Treasurer.
For eight years, he was the World Director of MIJARC, an international organization for rural youth, and for four years, he served as the National Coordinator of the Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk. He was the founder and, for seven years, the Director of BOSCONET, an initiative dedicated to promoting the self-sustainability of Don Bosco institutions across South Asia. Following this, Fr. George spent eight years at the world headquarters of the Salesians of Don Bosco in Rome, supporting developmental services for Don Bosco projects worldwide.
Over the years, he has personally visited educational and developmental projects in 73 countries and in every State and Union Territory of India. He has written, translated, or edited about 50 books. He works in English, French, Spanish, and Italian. He also has some working knowledge of Portuguese and Dutch. He is best known for his originality, creativity, innovation, out-of-the-box thinking – in general, his capacity to “think forward”. The depth and diversity of his experience are reflected in the value education books he has authored.
John Parankimalil, B.Ed., M.A. (Eng), M.Ed., and Ph.D. (in Education), popularly known as Fr. P.D. John, is a member of the Don Bosco Education Societ, Guwahati Province. He presently serves as the Secretary of the All India Don Bosco Education Society (AIDBES), which has its headquarters in New Delhi.
He has received several awards, prominent among them are ‘The Computer Excellence Award’ from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, President of India, in 2002 while he was the Principal of St. Anthony’s Higher Secondary School in Shillong; ‘The Pioneer of Education Award’ and ‘Green Mission Champion Award’ from the Chief Minister of Meghalaya in 2014 and 2015 respectively; ‘The Guruvar Best Teacher Award’ by Shri Kapil Sibal, former Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Government of India, in 2009, and ‘The Lifetime Achievement Award’ in the field of Education by EGN (Education Growth Network), India, on November 30, 2024, in New Delhi.
He was the National President of the All-India Association of Catholic Schools (AINACS) from 2002 to 2005, a Member of the Meghalaya Board of School Education from 2003 to 2008, and Charter President of the Rotary Club of Orchid City, Shillong. He was also the Principal of Don Bosco College and Don Bosco College of Teacher Education, Tura and Director of Don Bosco Institute of Management, Guwahati.
An accomplished author, Dr. John has penned over 20 influential books on various educational and motivational topics. His profound impact extends beyond writing as he continues to educate future leaders through courses, workshops, and seminars, shaping the academic landscape with his vision and expertise. He has 30 years of experience in Education, spanning 17 years in School Education, 7 years in College Education, and 6 years in university education.
Dr. John is an acclaimed name in the field of education as he has been a teacher, a principal, a trainer, a consultant, an author. Right now, from his Delhi office, he reaches to the 298 schools of Don Bosco which are under his care, and several other educational institutions of the various dioceses and other congregations, as well as Government institutions and other public and private Schools.
Dr. Jerry Thomas SDB
Dr. Sukhpal Singh, a retired senior lecturer, is a postgraduate in Hindi, English and Sanskrit literature and Ph.D. in Hindi. He has 40 years teaching experience. He is a well-known writer, educator and orator. He is writing children textbooks for about 35 years and earned a name. He has written more than four hundred books for various publishers. He is still busy in creating new works. His experience enriched our publication too, so we feel proud of being with him.