| Kerala Literature Festival | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Literary festival |
| Dates | 12 to 15 Jan, 2023 |
| Location(s) | Kozhikode Beach, Kerala, India |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Patron(s) | DC Kizhakkemuri Foundation |
| Website | http://www.keralaliteraturefestival.com/ |
Kerala Literature Festival (KLF), founded in 2016, is an annual literary festival held on the beaches of Kozhikode, Kerala, India. The Festival on the beach is a non-aligned platform, committed to providing an open and liberal forums for debates and discussion to foster progressive discourses. The seventh and the latest edition of KLF was held from January 11–15, 2024. Kerala Literature Festival is organized by the DC Kizhakemuri Foundation, a philanthropic organization founded in 2001 as a tribute to late D.C. Kizhakemuri a freedom fighter, social activist, writer - publisher considered as the doyen of Indian publishing, and known as the father of paperback revolution in India, who took books to the masses. He was instrumental in the abolishment of sales tax on books. Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) is endorsed and supported by the Government of Kerala, Kerala Tourism and Culture Department. Renowned poet – critic Prof. K. Satchidanandan is the Festival Director along with Publisher Ravi Deecee of DC Books is the Chief Facilitator. The editorial team of DC Books works closely with KLF on the content.