27th New Delhi World Book Fair-2019
A paradise for bibliophiles
The theme of the NDWBF is focused on ‘Book for Readers with special needs’
Printed-Braille books
Exclusive exhibition of Braille books, audio books, integrated print-Braille books, books for differently-able children
Major highlight of the theme Pavilion is to promote the habit of reading and learning among children with special needs
NDWBF gives unique trade opportunities to the exhibitors
Visitors, children or youth, the academic or the general reader, there is something to hold the interest of everyone
Kids and school children get free entry tickets
The fair this year is witnessing participation from nearly 800 publishers from across the country and abroad
Wide assortment of books on education, general knowledge, folk and tribal literature and culture
Stalls have amazing collections and huge discounts
NDWBF draws millions of guests from all over
Some investigate some find different stories
Children pavilion has been set to promote the habit of reading among kids
Plethora of books
Sahitya manch (literature dais), lekhak manch (writer’s dais) and other platforms and corners have been set up as the meeting place for the visitors
The interest for the language Urdu has increased much in the past few years
If you like to read, you will find the right book
The book fair features books from all genres
Selecting and setting the chosen ones
Other cultural and entertainment for kids can be seen outside the pavilion as well
Posters on the wall of the pavilion of Sharjah
UNESCO last year named the emirate as the "World Book Capital for the year 2019"
Welcoming Sharjah as the guest of honour at the 2019 Fair
Emirati women showing their tradition with the art work
The annual New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF), the most happening event for book lovers has begun in the capital. In its 27th edition, the NDWBF is the longest book fair after the Kolkata Book Fair and is a major calendar event for bibliophiles.
The New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) that is in its 27th edition this year, has started in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Scheduled for nine days (January 5-13) the book fair houses major publications from across the world to exhibit their literary collections which draws millions of guests, poets, readers to participate and mingle in large groups discussions.
While the theme for 2018, was environmental issues, this time the theme is focused on ‘Book for Readers with Special Needs’. The idea behind the theme is to emphasise on inclusive learning which includes audio, silent tactile and braille books for the specially-able. At the same time it also focuses on their achievements. Organized by National Book Trust, India, the book fair features books from all genres- sports books, fictions, science, religious, a variety of books for children.
The guest of honour for this year is UAE’s third largest emirate Sharjah. Nearly 700 publishers are participating this year in the fair and more than 1300 stalls have been put up.
