Kathmandu:

A collection of biographies of women writers in Nepali language, Narichuli, and another illustrated book introducing 52 prominent women writers of Nepal, The Summit of Women Writers, is scheduled to be launched at Nepal Art Council on May 16.

The joint launching of the books written by Narendra Raj Prasai will be accompanied by an exhibition of paintings of the women writers by Indra Khatri. Narichuli comprises life histories of 224 women writers born before 1961, including 52 established ones. Another book by Prasai, The Summit of Women Writers, introduces the established writers with illustrations.