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Last Updated: 15/07/2021 | Published on: 06/08/2019

Nagaland is a small state in the North Eastern part of India with English as its State’s official
language but diverse local dialects. Some writers from the State have attained accolade and
recognition in the field of literature in English both at National and International level.

In this post, we shall see Books and Authors of Nagaland and also books written on the Nagas by
others.

LIST OF BOOKS FROM NAGA WRITERS

BOOKS BY EASTERINE KIRE

Easterine Kire is a poet, novelist, and writer of children’s books from Nagaland. She has a Ph.D in
English literature from the University of Pune. In 2011 she was awarded the Governor’s medal for
excellence in Naga literature. Her poetry and books have been translated to German, Croatian, Uzbek,
Norwegian and Nepali.

“Kelhoukevira” – first book of poetry published by Easterine Kire in 1982, at the age of 22.
“The Windhover Collection” (2001) – short stories and poems
“A Naga Village Remembered” (2003) – First Novel by Easterine Kire and first novel by a
Naga writer in English.
“A Terrible Matriarchy” (2007)
“Mari” (2010)
“Bitter Wormwood” (2011) – shortlisted for the Hindu Prize 2013
“Life on Hold” (2011)
“When the River Sleeps” (2014) – winner of the The Hindu Literary Prize 2015
 “Son of the Thundercloud” (2016) – awarded Bal Sahitya Puraskar by Sahitya Akademy in
2018
“Don’t Run, My Love” (2017)
“Walking the Roadless Road: Exploring the Tribes of Nagaland” (2019)
“A Respectable Woman” (2019)

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:

In 2011, Easterine Kire was awarded the Governor’s Medal for excellence in Naga literature.
She was awarded the “Free Voice Award” by Catalan PEN Barcelona in 2013.
Winner of The Hindu Literary Prize in 2015.
Awarded Bal Sahitya Puraskar by Sahitya Akademy in 2018.

BOOKS BY MONALISA CHANGKIJA

Monalisa Changkija ( Tiamerenla Monalisa Changkija) is a journalist and poet from Nagaland. She is
the founding editor and publisher of the English newspaper Nagaland Page. She was a member of
the Working Group on Women’s Empowerment in the Indian National Planning Commission.

Poetry: “Weapons of Words on Pages of Pain” (1993)

Poetry: “Monsoon Mourning” (2013)
“Cogitating for a Better Deal” (2014)
Middles (2018)

BOOKS BY TEMSULA AO

Dr. Temsula Ao is a poet, short story writer and ethnographer. She is a retired Professor of English in
North Eastern Hill University (NEHU).

Poetry: “Songs that Tell” (1988)

Poetry: “Songs that Try to Say” (1992)
 Poetry: “Songs of Many Moods” (1995)
The Ao Naga Oral Tradition (1999)
Poetry: “Songs from Here and There” (2003)
 “These Hills Called Home: Stories from the War Zone” (2005)
Poetry: “Songs From The Other Life” (2007)
“Laburnum for my Head” (2009) – Awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2013
On Being a Naga” (2014)
“Once Upon a Life” (2014)
“Aosenla′s Story” (2018)

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:

Padma Shri Award for Literature and Education in 2007

Governor’s Gold Medal, 2009
Awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award (India’s National Academy of Literature) for her short
story collection, “Laburnum for My Head” in 2013.
Kusumagjaj National Literature Award 2015 (for poetry)

BOOKS BY S.C.JAMIR

Naga People’s Convention and 16 Point Agreement

50 Years and Beyond
A Naga’s Quest For Fulfillment (2016)
Agony of Nagaland (NA)

Dr.S.C.Jamir is –

First Lok Sabha MP from Nagaland: S C Jamir

Former Chief Minister of Nagaland (five-times), Governor of Maharashtra, Governor of
Gujarat, Governor of Goa and Governor of Odisha.

BOOKS BY VISHÜ RITA KROCHA

Vishü Rita Krocha is a journalist by profession and the founder of “PenThrill Publication House“,
Kohima.

“Shoposho” (A Naga folktale Children’s Book)

“A Bucket of Rain” (Poetry)
“Yearnings”
“Echoes of Spring (Rita and Agnes Krocha) (Poetry)
“Four Shades” (co-author)
“Raconteurs from the Hills” (co-author)
“The Chakhesangs- A Window to Phek District” (co-author)

BOOKS BY FR.ABRAHAM LOTHA

“History of Naga Anthropology (1832 – 1947)” (2007)

“The Raging Mithun, Challenges of Naga Nationalism” (2013)
“Retelling Naga Narratives: More Than Thrice-Told Tales” (2014) – Richard Carbo, John
Coakley & Abraham Lotha
“The Hornbill Spirit, Nagas Living Their Nationalism” (2016)

BOOKS BY CHARLES CHASIE

The Unique Socio-Political Background of Nagaland

“The Naga Imbroglio: A Personal Perspective” (1999)
“The Road to Kohima: The Naga Experience in the 2nd World War” (2017)
“The Naga Memorandum to the Simon Commission, 1929” (2017)
“The State Strikes Back: India and the Naga Insurgency” (2009)

OTHER BOOKS AND AUTHORS OF NAGALAND

Year of
Book Title  Author (s)
Publication
History of Christianity in Nagaland A. Bendangyabang Ao   (1998)

The Traditional Tribal World View and Modemity A. Wati Longchar   (1995)

Traditional Tribal Religions in N-E India A. Wati Longchar   (2000)

No More Guns! People Struggle for Justice A. Wati Longchar   (2000)

The Fate of the Naga People: An Appeal to the World A.Z.Phizo   (1960)

A Study of Revival Movement in Nagaland Akumla Longkumer   (1981)

A Brief Historical Account of Nagaland Alemchiba Ao   (1970)

The arts and crafts of Nagaland Alemchiba Ao   (1968)

Souls and Bamboo Aolemba

Nagas Struggle against British Rule under Janonang

Asoso Yonou   (1973)
and Rani Gaidiliu

Mainstreaming Women Banuo Z. Jamir

Glimpses of Naga History Bendangangshi   (1993)

Bendangangshi, I.T.Lipok
The Religion of Ao Nagas   (1997)
Aier

Confessing Christ in the Naga Context: Towards a

Bendangjungchi   (2011)
Liberating Ecclesiology

The Prisoner from Nagaland Dalle Namo   (1987)

Nagas: Problems and Politics Dr Ashiko Daili Mao

Nagaland: A Spatial Analysis Dr Imnauondang   (1990)

Rural Development in Nagaland Dr. A. Lanunungsang   (1993)

From Phizo to Muivah Dr. A. Lanunungsang   (2002)

Some Aspects of Naga Economy Dr. Anthony Patton   (1980)

Let the freedom ring Dr. Atai Shimray

The Angami Naga and the British (1832 – 1947) Dr. L. Atola Changkiri   (1999)

Women in Naga Society Dr. Lucy Zehol   (1998)

Nagamese: the Lingua Franca in Nagaland Dr. N Khashito Aye   (2007)

British Policy and Administration in Nagaland Dr. Piketo Sema   (1991)

Nagaland – A Study of Social Geography Dr. T. Lanusosang   (1989)

Studies on Theology and Naga Culture Dr. Takatemjen

Songs of Many Moods Dr. Temsula Ao   (1995)

Future Nagaland Dr. Wati Aier   (1988)

Loneliness is an Orange (Poetry) Emisenla Jamir   (2018)

Delhi Chalo: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s Last

Er. Vikho Swuro   (2005)
Camp in Nagaland

Beliefs and Practices of Nagas Hitoca H Sumi   (2019)

Emergence of Nagaland: Socio-economic and Political

Hokishe Sema   (1986)
Transformation and the Future

Communication and Naga Culture Imsutoshi Jamir   (2007)

Lovely Mother Imtijungla Longchar   (2007)

Head-hunters Culture: Historic Culture of Nagas Joseph S. Thong   (2012)

Joseph S. Thong,
Glimpses of Naga Legacy and Culture   (2011)
Phanenmo Kath

Nagaland and India – The Blood and The Tears Kaka D. Iralu   (2003)

How Then Shall We Live Kaka D. Iralu   (2009)

The Naga Saga Kaka D. Iralu   (2009)

Forgiveness and Politics Kethoser Aniu Kevichusa   (2017)

Things That Can Go Wrong On Your Wedding Kezhakielie Whiso   (2018)

Encountering Life Antics of a Government Servant Khekiye K. Sema   (2015)

Political History of Rengma Nagas Khillo G Rengma   (2007)

The Last Light of Glory Days, Stories From Nagaland Kire Avinuo   (2021)

Education and the Nagas Kiremwati   (1995)

Politics and Militancy in Nagaland Kuhoi K Zhimomi   (2004)

Ao Naga Social and Customary Law L. Imti Aier

Nagaland L.L.Yaden   (1970)

Fact and Growth of Naga Nationalism L.Wati   (1993)

Salad Life: Stories from the Hills Lanu Wallinger   (2019)

I, Ben Wati, My Training Years Lemtila Alinger   (2012)

Socio-cultural life of Nagas M. Horam   (1977)

The Naga Polity M. Horam   (1975)

The Historical Memoranda of the Nagas and their

Mar Atsongchanger
Neighbours

Unforgetable Memories from Nagaland Mar Atsongchanger   (1994)

Phizo and the Naga Problem Mhiesizokhozinyu   (2014)

Something I need to know Mhonchumo S. Lotha   (2011)

Praying with Understanding Moasenla Aier

A Treatise on Customary and Fundamental Laws of

Moatoshi Ao   (2019)
the Nagas in Nagaland
The Ancestor of Ayemi N Khashito Aye   (2000)

Ao Naga Cultural Heritage N. Talitemjen Jamir   (1997)

My Mother’s Daughter Neikehienuo Mepfhu-o   (2019)

Ordinary Nagas With Exceptional Stories: Have

Neon Phom   (2017)
patience, God isn’t finished yet

Nzanmongi Jasmine
A girl swallowed by a tree: Lotha Naga Tales Retold   (2017)
Patton

The Fallen Wings Nzanthung K. Yanthan

Longri Ao O.M. Mao

A Search for Naga Identity P. Moasosang   (1967)

The Nagas P. Shilu Ao   (1963)

Ancient Ao Naga Religion and Culture Panger Imchen   (1993)

Nagas Right to Self Determination : An

R Vashum   (2005)
Anthropological Historical Perspective

Perils and Pitfalls in Public Service R.L.Jamir, IAS

R.P. Sharma,
Mayangnokcha- The Pathfinder
Ngangshikokba

Origin and culture of Nagas R.R. Shimray   (1985)

Naga Music, Naga Identity Rev Dr Neiliezhu Usou   (2007)

My Country and My People Rev. V.K.Nuh

Nagaland and India-The Nagaland Church and

Rev. V.K.Nuh   (1986)
Polities:

The Naga Chronicle Rev. V.K.Nuh   (2002)

A theological reflection on Naga society Rev. V.K.Nuh   (1996)

The Genesis of the Naga political movement Ringkahao Horam   (1998)

Way Home Ruukuonuo Liegise   (2018)

A Narrative Of A Third Cultured Kid S. Yusenti Jamir   (2019)

Agony of Nagaland S.C. Jamir

Naga – A people struggling for self determination Shimreichon Luithui   (2001)

Suki’s Spacecraft Sochumlo Suki Ezung   (2019)

Beyond the Banyan tree T Kikon   (2019)

The Genesis of All Naga Students Federation T. Aliba Imti

Reminicenece: Impur to Naga National Council T. Aliba Imti   (1988)

Christianity versus Ao Naga Tajenyuba Ao

A history of Anglo Naga Affairs Tajenyuba Ao   (1958)

British Occupation of Naga Country Tajenyuba Ao   (1993)

Women And Politics In Nagaland: Challenges And

Toshimenla Jamir   (2012)
Imperatives

Naga Social Life Through the Ages Tsuknung Penzu

Five Great Tragic Tales from Naga Folklore Tsuknung Penzu

Ancient Naga Head Hunter Lives and Tales Tsuknung Penzu   (2009)

The Periphery  strikes back – Challenges to Nation

U.P.Ayonmisho
State in Assam & Nagaland

Tribal Voice V Ansheley Sumi   (2008)

A History of Nagas and Nagaland Visier Meyasetsu Sanyü   (2008)

A Naga Odyssey: My Long Way Home Visier Meyasetsu Sanyü,   (2018)

 Richard Broome

The Aos of Nagaland Wangshimenla Jamir

Growth of Education in Nagaland Yajen Aier   (1997)

Love Lust and Loyalty Yuimi Vashum   (2018)

In Words (Poetry) Roland Kikon (2021)

BOOKS ON NAGAS / NAGALAND BY OTHERS:

“The Ao Naga Grammer” (1911) by Mary M. Clark

“The Angami Nagas” (1921) John Henry Hutton
“The Sema Nagas” (1921) by John Henry Hutton
“The Lhota Nagas” (1922) by James P. Mills, John H. Hutton, J.H. Hullen
“The Ao Nagas” (1926) by James P. Mills
“The Rengma Nagas” (1937) by James P. Mills
“Naked Nagas” (1939) by  Christoph von Furer Haimendorf
“Tekhi’s Hunting”(1941) by Winifred Holmes
“Naga Path” (1950) by Ursula Graham Bower
“The Naga Queen: Ursula Graham Bower and her Jungle Warriors (1939-45)” by Vicky Thomas
“Nagaland The Night of the Guerrillas” (1978) by Nirmal Nibedon
“The Naga Identity” (2005) by BB Kumar
“The Angami Nagas” (2006) by Renu Suri
“Road of Bones – The Siege of Kohima 1944” (2010) by Fergal Keane (Winner of the British
Army Military Book of the Year 2011)
“Nagaland: A Journey to India’s Forgotten Frontier” (2011) by Jonathan Glancey
“ABC of Naga Culture and Civilization” (2011) by Nandita Haksar
“Out of isolation – exploring a forgotten world” (2011) by Frans Welman
“Forbidden Land – Quest for Nagalim”(2011) by Frans Welman
“The Naga Story: First Armed Struggle in India” (2012) by H.C. Chandola
“Nagas in the 21st Century” (2017) Edited by Jelle J P Wouters and Michael Heneise
“In the Shadows of Naga Insurgency: Tribes, State and Violence in Northeast India” (2018) by
Jelle J.P. Wouters
“Kuknalim, Naga Armed Resistance: Testimonies of Leaders, Pastors, Healers and Soldiers”
(2019) by Nandita Haksar (Author), Sebastian M. Hongray (Author)
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millions of free books and more) with the title of the book. You can then download PDF / Text or in
other formats available.

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