World Book Day, initiated by UNESCO, is a global celebration of literature, reading, and the joy of books. It is a monument to the power of words and narrative, established to promote the significance of reading, stimulate cultural discovery via books, and honour the efforts of writers, publishers, and readers worldwide.
At Nukkad Cafe, we are thrilled to be part of this global celebration. The World Book Day event in Pune honours the written word by providing a venue for people to share their tales, discover different viewpoints, and cultivate the love of reading. The event offers something for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned bibliophile or just starting out. In 2023, we launched this effort in partnership with the Pune Writers’ Group, Storytel, and other Pune book cafés. Read More
Join Us in the Celebration!!
Explore our website to learn about the plethora of events we had curated for World Book Day 2023 and stay tuned for World Book Day 2024.
Competition
On the occasion of Pune’s World Day, there is a series of competitions being organised. Submit your entries and the shortly listed candidates will get a chance to perform at the mega-event in April 2024.
Verse by Verse
Poetry Competition
Language: English, Hindi, Marathi
Write-a-Tale
Short Story Competition
Language: English
Young Rhymers (Age 8 to 14 years)
Poetry Competition
Language: English
Multi-Channel
People’s Voice from Pune’s World Book Day 2023
Urmila Nimbalkar
Actor, Narrator, Influencer
Deepesh Chandran
Storyteller
Shriranjan Awate
Author
Priyam Patil
Reader
Activities on Book Day
Author Interactions
Book Launch & Reading
Workshops
Book Stalls