Pune’s World Book Day is a people-centric, artists/authors-driven and inclusive celebration. It is a one-of-a-kind book celebration that represents changing eras and evolving generations. It is a multi-lingual event that combines classic paper books with innovative and next-generation forms such as audiobooks, eBooks, digital library, and developing sectors such as self-publication and more. It also includes sessions by and for LGBTQ and differently abled people making it inclusive for all the sections of the society. In collaboration with Pune Municipal Corporation, National HRD Network (Pune Chapter), MIT-World Peace University, Amar Chitra Katha and other esteemed organisation, Nukkad Cafe and it’s community brings Pune’s World Book Day, for all the readers, writers and book lovers.
Schedule
Dates in Orange are A Must To Attend event.
April 26, Friday
Author’s Spotlight
Multiple panel discussions by self-published authors. 4 PM onwards | Chanakya Hall, Saraswati Building, MIT – World Peace University, Kothrud
Storytelling
By Zainab Chinikamwala, a visually challenged voracious reader. 7 PM | Chanakya Hall, Saraswati Building, MIT- World Peace University, Kothrud
April 27
Curated Performance
Performance by curated artist and winners of competition. 3 PM | Chanakya Hall, Saraswati Building, MIT – World Peace University, Kothrud
Rainbow Stories
Interaction with R Raj Rao (India’s 1st poet to publish a book on poetry on LGBTQ) and Rahul Shinde. In this session, former will also launch his 2 new books. 5 PM | Chanakya Hall, Saraswati Building, MIT – World Peace University, Kothrud
Inspirational Session
Interaction with Authors and Readers who are differently-abled. 6:30 PM | Chanakya Hall, Saraswati Building, MIT – World Peace University, Kothrud
Vibha Rani a survivor of body shaming and cancer, is a national-level writer, poet, playwright, and folk singer in Maithili and Hindi. With over 20 published books, she is also a social activist and corporate trainer, using theatre for developmental and behavioural training programs.
Rachit Kulshrestha, a Pune resident, is a two-time cancer survivor and amputee known for his boundless positivity. An adventurous spirit, he excels as a single-handed cyclist, conquering tough terrains. He inspires others as a motivational speaker and enjoys writing poetry.
Bookshare
A session on digital library for visually challenged people and its impact on their life. Speaker: Zainab Chinikamwala. 7:30 PM | Chanakya Hall, Saraswati Building, MIT – World Peace University, Kothrud
Songs of Travel
Rohan and Sharayu, have travelled across India and they share their experience in the form of stories and folksongs. 8:15 PM | MIT – World Peace University, Kothrud
Activities
Author Interactions
Book Launch & Reading
Workshops
Book Stalls
You can attend all the events for the month of April 2024