City to host Neev children’s lit fest this weekend

Bengaluru: Neev Literature Festival (NLF), a vibrant celebration of children's literature, is gearing up for its eighth edition on Saturday and Sunday. This year, the festival promises an engaging experience for more than 5,000 attendees, featuring an impressive line-up of 85 delegates, three performing groups, and over 100 sessions tailored for children, parents, and educators.
The event will also host a children's book marketplace showcasing over 2,000 curated titles, offering a treasure trove of literary gems for young readers.
Festival-goers can look forward to exciting book launches, captivating readings, interactive discussions, signings with authors, and the prestigious book awards ceremony. The speaker line-up features international luminaries such as two-time Caldecott Medal winner Sophie Blackall, Newbery Honor recipient Adam Gidwitz, and Pura Belpre Medal winner Yuyi Morales. They will share the stage with celebrated Indian authors such as Anushka Ravishankar, Shabnam Minwalla, Jane De Suza, Ashok Rajagopalan, Bijal Vachharajani, Andaleeb Wajid, Yuvan Aves, and Rohan Chakravarty, ensuring a diverse and enriching literary experience.
Masterclasses will be available for aspiring young writers aged 9-12 and 13-18, providing insights and skill development tips.
Recognising the many forms of storytelling, NLF will also feature specially directed theatrical performances. Young audiences can enjoy ‘Moin and the Monster', an enchanting play based on Anushka Ravishankar's imaginative tale, while older children and adults can delve into ‘JungleNama', a theatrical adaptation of Amitav Ghosh's cautionary tale. For details, contact: www.neevliteraturefestival.org.