Call for Book Entries
The Mountain Literature Festival – Shimla invites submissions of published books for consideration under three distinct categories, as we celebrate diverse literary voices from around the world, across India, and from the heart of Himachal.
We're Looking For
Hindi
English
Himachali dialects
World Literature
Stories that transcend borders, challenge perspectives, and bring global voices into dialogue with the spirit of the mountains. This is where cultures meet, collide, and connect.
Indian Literature
Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and regional masterpieces that explore the many layers of the Indian experience — from ancient myths to modern realities, from the heartland to the hinterlands.
Pahari Pen (Special Category)
Pahari Pen is a special category for Himachali writers and books in Himachali dialects. It celebrates the voices rooted in the mountains — keepers of oral traditions, folklore, and local life. These stories reflect the heart of Himachal’s culture.
In this category, the mountains speak through their own people.
Submission Guidelines
Entries must be published or completed works.
Submissions accepted in physical or digital format.
Selection will be curated by a diverse literary panel.
Selected books may be featured in festival discussions, stalls, or readings.
🎯 Last Date for Submissions: [20 JUNE, 2025]
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