Junior Kolkata Literary Meet

20/01/2026

The Penguin Junior KaLaM Quiz brings together books, authors and ideas in a fast-paced, interactive format designed to spark curiosity and celebrate the joy of reading. Join us for a morning of questions, discovery and friendly competition—where stories take centre stage and young minds lead the way.

Date: January 27, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Amphitheatre, Kolkata Centre for Creativity.
[Exide Kolkata Literary Meet, KaLaM, Junior KaLaM, Quiz, Kolkata Events, Curious Minds, Young Readers]

14/01/2026

Stories, questions and conversations — made for curious young minds.

The Junior Kolkata Literary Meet returns with two packed days of sessions that explore language, nature, classics, storytelling and growing up in a changing world.

From emojis to epic tales, from Jane Austen to young champions, these sessions invite children and young adults to read closely, think freely and ask better questions.

📍 Thursday | January 22, 2026
KaLaM Lawns, Alipore Museum

📍 Tuesday | January 27, 2026
Kolkata Centre for Creativity | 4th Floor

A space where younger readers meet writers, ideas spark early, and literature begins its lifelong journey.


[Junior Kolkata Literary Meet, KaLaM, Children’s Literature, Young Readers, Kolkata Events, Curious Minds, Readiscover]

30/01/2025

JKLM Day 2 - LOVE, LIFE AND GROWING UP

Andaleeb Wajid, Novoneel Chakraborty and Shabnam Minwalla. In conversation with Sanjna Ray.

Andaleeb Wajid, Novoneel Chakraborty and Shabnam Minwalla in conversation with Sanjna Ray.

30/01/2025

JKLM Day 2 - MY FAMILY AND OTHER ANIMALS

Lee Durrell discusses Gerald Durrell’s Corfu classic with Malavika Banerjee.

Lee Durrell discusses Gerald Durrell's Corfu classic with Malavika Banerjee.

30/01/2025

JKLM Day 2 - GUARDIANS OF THE WILD - MANGROVES, TIGERS and CLI-FI

Anjana Basu and Rajat Chaudhuri in conversation with Lopamudra Maitra.

Anjana Basu and Rajat Chaudhuri in conversation with Lopamudra Maitra.

30/01/2025

JKLM Day 1 - THINGS THAT GO BUM IN THE NIGHT - SPOOKS, CROOKS AND BOOKS

Payal Kapadia, Riksundar Banerjee, Vibha Batra in conversation with Jashodhara Chakraborti.

Payal Kapadia, Riksundar Banerjee, Vibha Batra in conversation with Jashodhara Chakraborti

30/01/2025

JKLM Day 1 - GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS

Andaleeb Wajid, Madhurima Vidyarthi and Swati Sengupta in conversation with Priyadarshinee Guha.

Andaleeb Wajid, Madhurima Vidyarthi and Swati Sengupta in conversation with Priyadarshinee Guha

30/01/2025

JKLM Day 1 - BRING IT ON

Deepa Malik on the Incredible Story of Her Life. In conversation with Satyajit Banerjee.

Deepa Malik on the Incredible Story of Her Life. In conversation with Satyajit Banerjee

29/01/2025

JKLM Day 1 - KUSHTI KID - SPORTS STORIES

Vibha Batra in conversation with Swati Sengupta.

Vibha Batra in conversation with Swati Sengupta on the first day of the JKLM 2025

20/01/2025

Saradindu @ 125: Celebrating the legacy of Byomkesh Bakshi with Rajit Kapur, Srijit Mukherji and Gaurav Chakrabarty as they delve into the timeless appeal of Bengal’s iconic detective with Agnijit Sen. A journey through the world of Byomkesh, from Bengal to beyond.

18/01/2025

Get ready to embark on an exciting literary adventure at the Junior Kolkata Literary Meet 2025!

From Day 1 to Day 6, young minds will have the chance to dive into a world of books, creativity, and imagination. With engaging sessions, fun author interactions, interactive workshops, and inspiring storytimes, this event is designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for reading and writing. Whether you're a student eager to explore new stories, an aspiring young writer, or just someone who enjoys discovering new ideas, the Junior Lit Meet will fill your days with inspiration and adventure.

Check out the full schedule below to plan your visit and get ready to be part of a truly magical experience!