Agartala, Tripura | December 18, 2025 | SKY LINK TIMES
Emirates Literature Festival 2026:
Fourteen-year-old author, podcaster, book reviewer, and speaker Oindrila Chakraborty from Tripura has been invited to present at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature (ELF) 2026, scheduled to be held in Dubai from January 21 to 27, 2026. Her participation has been officially listed on the Emirates Literature Festival’s website, marking a major international milestone in her young literary career.
Organised by the Emirates Literature Foundation, the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is widely regarded as the UAE’s flagship literary event and one of the most prestigious literature festivals in the Middle East.
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Global Literary Platform for Emerging Voices
According to the Emirates Literature Foundation, the festival aims to “build a strong literary culture in the UAE and the region by supporting readers, writers, publishers, students, teachers, and librarians through diverse initiatives.” Now entering its 18th edition, ELF continues to promote reading, cultural exchange, and dialogue across generations while positioning the UAE as a global literary hub.
The 2026 edition of the festival has been announced by major platforms including the Dubai Government Media Office, Gulf News, Arabian Business, and the Foundation’s official website. The programme will feature over 200 writers from across the world, along with panel discussions, writing workshops, school engagement programmes, and internationally recognised literary awards.
Oindrila Chakraborty’s name appears on the official author listings of the festival, confirming her role as a presenting author.
A Significant Milestone for a Young Literary Talent
Chakraborty’s invitation reflects ELF’s strong commitment to nurturing emerging voices and youth participation in literature. Her presence at the festival places her alongside established international authors, educators, and thinkers, highlighting her growing recognition on the global literary stage.
Her presentation at ELF 2026 is being viewed as a proud moment not only for Tripura but also for India’s young literary community.
Impressive Literary Journey at a Young Age
Despite her age, Chakraborty has already built an impressive literary profile. She published her first novella, The Adventures of the Legendary Queen, at the age of 11, followed by her second novel, Shadows of Rosalia, at 13. Both books were published by Notion Press and are available globally on platforms such as Amazon, Kindle, Kobo, and other major bookstores.
Notably, her first novella has also been selected for presentation at the Emirates Kids Literature Festival 2026.
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Beyond Books: Podcasting and Literary Engagement
In addition to writing, Chakraborty runs a podcasting channel focused on book reviews and documentary-style literary content, contributing to youth-led literary engagement. She has conducted a book club at the Zayed Central Library and holds two copyrights.
Her achievements also include receiving a creative and contemporary arts scholarship from her British curriculum school, an Honourable Mention for a short story from Oxford University Press and the Emirates Literature Foundation, and a Readers’ Choice Award for another short story published in a teen fiction anthology.
Celebrating Youth and Literature
As the Emirates Literature Festival 2026 approaches, Oindrila Chakraborty’s participation underscores both her rising literary stature and the festival’s mission to celebrate youth voices, cultural exchange, and the power of storytelling on a global platform.
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