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IAAC Literary Festival returns to New York
With over 60 writers and poets, the festival is known to be one of the biggest gathering of literary stars in North America
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The Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC) will host its 2023 Literary Festival, on November 18 and 19 at the Conrad New York Downtown. This year's event will be attended by over 60 prominent literary personalities who will gather to celebrate literature, culture, and intellectual discourse.
Among the distinguished lineup of authors and thought leaders, the event will host Jose Thomas, recipient of IAAC's 2023 Trail Blazer Award, who will discuss his biography 'By Choice'. Additionally, the festival will feature Pulitzer Prize winner Vijay Seshadri, National Book Award finalist Sarah Thankam Mathews, Grammy-nominated artist, humanitarian, and author Chandrika Tandon and the accomplished actor and Lambda Literary Award winner, Maulik Pancholy among others.
Apart from literary discussions, various topics such as the making of India’s Covaxin with immediate past director general, Indian Council of Medical Research; Secretary to the GOI Dr. Balram Bhargava and a live poetry panel led by poetry curator, Dr. Ravi Shankar are also part of the festival lineup.
"We believe that the IAAC Literary Festival is not just a gathering of words, but a convergence of worlds. It's a celebration of the totality of voices and cultures that bridge continents, even as it reflects an authentic Indo-American experience.", stated Rakesh Kaul, vice chairman, IAAC.
"As the Literary Festival Director, my passion is to weave stories and conversations that not only inspire but also highlight the rich fabric of human experiences.”, said Preethi Urs, literary festival director.
The two-day event will culminate at the Indo-American Arts Council's Annual Benefit Gala, set to take place on Sunday, November 19, from 6 pm onwards at the Conrad New York Downtown. All of the Literary Festival authors and moderators will be in attendance at the gala.
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