Calling all children to Literature Live! The Little Festival - where books are a lot of fun!

 

The Little Festival…..where books are a lot of fun! has grown from a few sessions and school events into a full-fledged festival for children. Held online for two years, it returned on-ground in 2024 alongside Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest.

Open to children aged 8–13 from schools and NGOs, the festival is inclusive and citywide, offering stories, performances, and creative experiences. Past themes such as Characters from Around the World and There Are Stories Everywhere have brought together writers and performers from India, Scotland, the UK, and Australia. The Binod Kanoria Trust Awards for Children’s Literature are a festival highlight, hosted by young readers to honour outstanding authors and illustrators.

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From 22nd to 24th October 2026, The Little Festival, presented in collaboration with H T Parekh Foundation, which actively promotes joyful reading among children through its Doorbeen initiative, will bring together writers, storytellers, and performers for three days of stories, imagination and discovery. The festival will feature workshops, performances, interactive activities, and creative experiences designed to spark a lifelong love of reading.

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Continuing its commitment to making literature accessible, engaging and joyful for all young readers, The Little Festival celebrates the timeless power of stories and the many ways in which children can discover, experience and share them.