Sri Vijaya Puram | February 17, 2026
The second edition of the Andaman Nicobar Book Fair 2026 continued to witness enthusiastic participation on its third day at ITF Ground, with a series of vibrant and engaging activities for children.
Organised by the National Book Trust (NBT), India, with the support of the Department of Art & Culture, A&N Administration, the fair saw more than 300 students from various schools across the city taking part in creative sessions that filled the venue with colour, imagination and excitement.
The day commenced with an interactive Creative Writing Workshop. Children, divided into groups, picked slips from four different baskets and used the selected words to craft original stories, which they further illustrated with drawings. The exercise encouraged teamwork and imaginative thinking. The seven best-performing groups were awarded children’s books published by NBT India.
This was followed by an Origami Art Workshop conducted by Shivani. Introducing participants to the Japanese art of paper folding, the session saw children creating two different kinds of birds using colourful origami sheets. The activity not only showcased their artistic skills but also demonstrated how simple materials can spark creativity.
In the third session, students expressed their views on Digital Library and Digital Books through slogan writing focused on the Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya (ReP). The best entries were rewarded with goodies from ReP, adding to the enthusiasm among participants.
Throughout the day, children also enjoyed doodling in a specially designed activity zone and visited bookstalls along with their teachers and parents, exploring a wide range of books and discovering new authors.
The Children’s Corner will continue its activities on February 17 with a Storytelling Session by Kavita Gupta for Classes 1 to 5 from 10 am to 10.45 am, an Illustration Workshop by Shivani for Classes 6 to 8 from 11 am to 11.45 am, and a Poster Making session with Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya for Classes 9 to 12 from 12 noon to 12.30 pm.
Apart from the children’s programmes, a storytelling session by Shri Chanchal Singha Roy and a performance by the A&N Police Band will be held at the fair venue from 5 pm onwards on February 17.
