The Advisory Committee of the Hyderabad Book Fair released the logo of the event on November 1 and revealed the names of different places inside the book fair premises and on the stages. This year’s book fair will pay tribute to many literary personalities, translators, journalists, and social reformers by naming after them.

Honoring Prominent Literary Personalities at Hyderabad Book Fair

The main venue of the book fair will be named in memory of the renowned Urdu author Jeelani Bano who made a mark in her contribution to Urdu literature and her struggle for women’s and children’s rights.

Her literary contributions were translated into Telugu language by writer Mehak Hyderabadi. She was honored with numerous awards including the Padma Shri, Andhra Pradesh Sahitya Akademi award, Soviet Land Nehru award and Qaumi Hali Award.

The literary stage of the book fair will be named after Mukhtavarum Parthasarathy who was a prominent writer and translator introducing international literature in Telugu language. His translations include The Iron Heel by Jack London, works of Shakespeare, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Chinese & African folklore. Almost 70 books either written or translated by him were published.

In the book release event, tribute would be paid to the late Dr YB Satyanarayana, an untouchability reformer and Dalit rights activist, an educationalist, and author, whose most celebrated piece of work is his autobiography titled 'My Father Baliah'. This book describes the story of three generations of the Madiga community in Telangana who have fought against the practice of untouchability.

Writers' And Media Sections To Bear Literary Names

Not only will the literary festival feature stalls for writers and media persons, but the same will be named after some notable figures in the world of literature and journalism.

While the stall meant for writers will bear the names of Sadananda Sharada and Etukuri Prasad, the media stalls will bear the name of Telidevara Bhanumurthy who is known as an established poet and journalist.

About 320 Stalls are Planned in the Fair

The organising committee has planned not more than 320 stalls in the upcoming fair. Children’s programmes will be held in collaboration with the National Book Trust (NBT) and it remains to be seen if the Telangana Sahitya Akademi participates in the cultural programmes.

The fair is going to provide an excellent opportunity to the publishers and writers to exhibit their books as well as make connections with the readers. At the same time, the participants will have the chance to discover various books from all subjects and literary genres.

With the main emphasis on books, children’s activities and cultural programmes, the 39th Hyderabad Book Fair will become a great occasion to unite the literary community of Hyderabad within 11 days.

It will be held at the NTR Stadium, adjacent to the Indira Park, from December 18 to 28, 2026.