New Delhi:
Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) has announced the longlisted books in English and Hindi for its prestigious annual KLF Book Awards, spanning fiction, non-fiction, poetry, children’s literature, trade, translation and first Books included. The list is a testament to Kalinga Literary Festival’s mission to honor the best in contemporary literature. The shortlist will be released on January 30, 2025 and the winners will be announced at a grand ceremony on February 15, 2025 at the India International Centre, New Delhi. Additionally, the titles listed in Odia will be announced in the first week of February.
KLF Book Awards will be presented in 6 Hindi categories and 7 English categories, the award winner will receive Rs 1 lakh in each category. KLF Book Awards (Kalinga Literary Festival 2025) will be held on February 15, 2025 at India International Centre, New Delhi.
Sharing his views, Mr. Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Founder and Director, Kalinga Literary Festival said, “The vision of the KLF Book Awards is to strengthen the power of literature to shape the future. With each longlist, we aim to showcase such works Commenting on the KLF Book Awards, Mr. Ashok Kumar Bal, CEO of KLF, said: Together our mission is to provide a trusted platform to recognize exceptional literary talent, bridge the gap between languages and cultures, and foster a deeper appreciation of the written word among readers and writers”.
This prestigious event will honor 15 outstanding books
Are in English, Hindi and Sanskrit languages, will celebrate literary excellence and promote the rich cultural heritage of India. Additionally, 4 exceptional books in Odia language will be honored during the annual Kalinga Literary Festival in Bhubaneswar from March 21-23, 2025. This year, KLF received an overwhelming response from publishers, authors and readers, with over 2000 nominations submitted for the awards.
Over the years, the KLF has emerged as an annual flagship event in the literary-cultural calendar of India, which aims to rekindle engagement with literature and promote a culture of reading and writing, without any artificially created Ignoring the obstacles. It provides a democratic international platform with global appeal and bridges the gap between the literature of English and other Indian languages, which are extremely rich in their own literature. KLF Book Awards, established by KLF in 2021, opens up opportunities for both established and new writers to recognize, recognise, acknowledge, encourage and honor literary talents across genres. It aims to shape the literary icons of the future.
Recognized as the world’s largest literary festival, the Kalinga Literary Festival attracts over five lakh people over four dynamic days. The upcoming 11th edition of the KLF has Indonesia as a country partner to promote cultural exchange. Bringing together a diverse line up of speakers including Booker Prize winners and nominees, Nobel Prize winners, celebrities, acclaimed writers and thinkers from a variety of disciplines, the KLF is a major event in the literary calendar. It is a symbol of celebration.