Festival Inauguration by H.E. Mrs Margaret Alva, Governor Uttarakhand along with writer Stephen Alter, Arjun Rao and festival advisor Shaguna Gahilote
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam (former President of India) at the closing of the festival along with musician Mohit Chauhan, Dehra Dun
Renowned French Illustrator Judith Gueyfier during a workshop at the Welham Girls School, Dehra Dun
Pop-up artist Sachin Sebastian George working with students to create pop-up cards
Writer Daman Singh addressing students at the Heritage School, Dehra Dun
Film screening of Finding Nemo preceded by a book read by Priyanka Bhattacharya
Writer Jaishree Mishra conducting a writing workshop
Writer and Editor NBT Manas Ranjan Mahapatra conducting an interactive session with students in the Prathmik Rajkiya Vidyalaya
Illustrator Priya Kurian speaking at the festival