Events
A number of events are held in conjunction with the book fair.
- A number of book signings and book releases with first edition distributions are held in conjunction with the fair, due to the high visibility of the fair
- A series of seminars and talks by literati
- Competitive events for school children like essay writing and trivia sessions
- The Walk for Books to raise money for child literacy programs
- Theme country events, including a talk by the Chief Guest
- The Asoke Kumar Sarkar Memorial Lecture, the annual lecture delivered since 1984 by noted publishers and educators like W. Bradford Wiley
- The Book Bazaar, the auction held on the last day of the fair to auction off remainder stock, has been discontinued
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