The Book in Focus contest at Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest celebrates readers and their love for great stories. This year, participants turn to Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis, a powerful coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of revolution and war, exploring themes of identity, freedom, family and belonging.

A short story & poetry writing contest where winners will get to interact with authors from around the world, and have their work featured in the festival brochure.

Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest MyStory Contest 2025 winners announced

‘Weaving Between the Lines’, a story and poetry writing contest is an encouraging creative experience, a challenging opportunity, say our young budding writers. Held exclusively on college campuses.

Read the winning entries here.

The Bookster Programme brings together a vibrant group of young readers (ages 11–18) from across India to spend three days at Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest, engaging with stories, conversations, and ideas that celebrate the world of books.