Bookaroo 2026

Frequently asked questions

Questions

1. What is Bookaroo Srinagar 2026?: Bookaroo is a festival of children's literature that brings stories, books and imagination to life. The festival brings together authors, storytellers, illustrators and creative minds for a day filled with storytelling, interactive sessions, art and exciting literary experiences.
2. When and where will Bookaroo Srinagar 2026 take place?: Bookaroo Srinagar 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 1 November 2026, at Delhi Public School Srinagar, Athwajan, Srinagar.
3. What are the festival timings?: The currently scheduled workshops and storytelling sessions run from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Each scheduled session lasts approximately 45 minutes. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to locate their respective activity areas. Final entry and reporting timings will be communicated by the organizers.
4. Who can participate in Bookaroo 2026?: Bookaroo welcomes young readers, curious minds and children who enjoy stories, books, drawing and creative activities. The scheduled workshops are designed for children aged 4 to 14 years, with specific age groups assigned to individual sessions.
5. Is registration required to attend the workshops?: Yes. Advance registration is recommended for bookable workshops, as each session has a limited number of seats. Submitting a registration request does not necessarily guarantee a confirmed place.
6. Can both schools and individual participants register?: Yes. The registration system is intended to accommodate both school groups and individual participants. Schools can coordinate participation for their students, while parents or guardians can register children individually.
7. Are there specific age limits for workshops?: Yes. Each workshop has a recommended age group, such as 4–6, 6–8, 8–10, 10–12 or 12–14 years. Please select activities appropriate for the child's age. Age eligibility is determined by the workshop requirements.
8. Can a child register for more than one workshop?: Children may request more than one workshop, subject to applicable booking limits, age suitability, seat availability and session timings. Please ensure that selected workshops do not overlap.
9. Are workshop seats limited?: Yes. Each workshop has a fixed seating capacity based on its activity area. Places are limited, and availability may change as registrations are processed. Participants are encouraged to register early.
11. Is there a registration or participation fee?: Any applicable registration or workshop charges will be displayed during the registration process. Please review the payment information before submitting your application.
12. Can parents or guardians accompany their children?: Parents or guardians are encouraged to follow the event's supervision and entry guidelines. Access to individual workshop spaces may depend on venue capacity and the organizers' arrangements. Details regarding accompanying adults will be communicated before the event.
13. What types of activities will be available?: The programme includes storytelling, author interactions, creative activities, drawing, visual storytelling and nature-inspired sessions. Activities are organized across areas such as Patchakatha, the Auditorium, Workshop, Studio and Doodle Wall, alongside other festival spaces.
14. Do children need to bring any materials?: Any specific materials or preparation requirements will be mentioned in the respective workshop information or communicated by the organizers. Children should come ready to listen, imagine, participate and have fun!
15. Will there be a bookshop and book-signing opportunities?: The event plan includes a Bookshop and a Signing Area. Details regarding book availability, author appearances and signing arrangements will be shared through the official event programme.
16. Will there be activities related to animals and kindness?: The planned programme includes a PETA Stall with age-specific activity slots focusing on animal awareness, kindness and compassion. Further details about the stall activities will be shared by the organizers.
18. What if a workshop is already full?: If a workshop reaches its maximum capacity, additional bookings may not be accepted. Participants can explore other suitable sessions, depending on availability and the event's registration rules.