UNESCO marked 23rd April as the World Book Day which is a global celebration of literature, reading, and the joy of books. Aligned with this, the Paalvia Foundation and Nukkad Café organises an annual festival named Pune’s World Book Day.
This festival celebrates the impact of literature. We believe that literature is not just a collection of words or a form of expression; it is a path to evolution – personal and societal. It shapes perspectives, nurtures resilience, motivates us to push — and even break — boundaries, and opens doors to new possibilities. Through the stories of those who are visually impaired, differently abled, in confinement, or struggling with social imbalance, we highlight the impact of literature which becomes even deeper and more profound.
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Explore our website to learn about the plethora of events we had curated for World Book Day 2025 and stay tuned for World Book Day 2026.
Extraordinary Stories
The theme honours the narratives of individuals who have triumphed over challenges, inspiring courage, hope, and transformation.
Differently Abled Authors and Poets
Impact of Literature
Brand Collaborators
Activities on Book Day
Author Interactions
Book Launch & Reading
Workshops
Book Stalls
People’s Voice From Pune’s World Book Day
Urmila Nimbalkard
Actor, Narrator, Influencer
Deepesh Chandran
Storyteller
Shriranjan Awate
Author
Priyam Patil
Reader
Multi-Channel
