Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Ongole Book Festival Attracts Large Crowds, Launches New Books
The Ongole Book Festival had a busy third day!
Many people, including parents, teachers, and students, came to look at books.
Kids enjoyed storybooks and fun activity books.
There was also a writing workshop where kids wrote stories and drew pictures.
A magic show entertained the children.
Five new books were introduced at the festival, with important people there to celebrate.
The event continues with workshops and more book releases.
Ongole Book Festival saw high attendance on its third day, especially from families.
Children's books and educational materials were popular purchases at the festival.
A creative writing workshop was hosted by the National Book Trust with around 40 students.
An educational magic show was performed, entertaining children at the event.
Five new books were launched, with dignitaries and officials in attendance.
- Who
- Readers, parents, teachers, students, authors, and local dignitaries.
- What
- The Ongole Book Festival featured book sales, workshops, and book launches.
- When
- The third day of the festival was on a Sunday.
- Where
- Ongole
- Why
- To promote reading and provide cultural activities.
- Event
- Ongole Book Festival
- Organiser
- National Book Trust (NBT)
- Featured Activities
- Creative writing workshop, magic show, book launches
- Chief Guest
- Joint Collector Ronanki Gopala Krishna
- New Books Launched
- Five new titles under NBT's auspices