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Benyamin
Benyamin is an acclaimed author, best known for his magnum opus, Aadujeevitham, which earned him prestigious accolades such as the Kerala Sahitya Academy Award and the Abu Dhabi Sakti Award. Several of his works have been translated into English. Benyamin is the recipient of the debut JCB Prize for Literature for his novel Jasmine Days which has been translated into English by Shahnaz Habib. Abeeshagin, Manjaveyil Marangal, Pravachakanmarude Randam Pusthakam, Mantharilile 20 Communist Varshangal, Tharakans Grandhavari and Al Arabian Novel Factory are some of his other esteemed works.
Zacharia
A distinguished writer and columnist, Zacharia is known for his works in both Malayalam and English. He has published over fifty works and is backed with over twenty years of experience working in the Delhi Media and Publishing Industry. Zacharia is a Distinguished Fellow of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi and the recipient of several prestigious accolades such as the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award, the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and the Ezuthachan Award for his contributions to Malayalam literature. Praise the Lord, Ayyappathinthakathom, Oru African Yathra and Bhaskarapattelarum Ente Jeevithavum are a few of his renowned works. Parakkum Sthree, a collection of short stories, is one among his most recent publications.
M Mukundan
M Mukundan is an esteemed author of Malayalam literature and a former diplomat. The author of the acclaimed novel Mayyazhipuzhayude Theerangalil, he is the recipient of several prestigious accolades such as the Kerala Sahitya Academy Award, the Vayalar Award, the ONV Award and the M P Paul Award, among others. He was presented with the insignia of Chevalier in the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government for his contributions to the field of literature. M Mukundan has also served as the President of the Kerala Sahitya Academy from 2006-2010. Ee Lokam, Athiloru Manushyan; Daivathinte Vikrithikal and Keshavante Vilapangal are his other critically acclaimed works. Ningal, a novel, is his most recent publication.
K Satchidanandan
An esteemed poet, K Satchidanandan is a paragon of excellence in the field of literature. His oeuvre spans across varied genres like poetry, drama, article and travelogue. Satchidanandan writes poetry and prose in both Malayalam and English. He has 24 collections of poetry to his credit besides four books of travel, a full length play and a collection of one-act plays, and many critical essays. He currently serves as the President of the Kerala Sahitya Academy. K Satchidanandan is the Festival Director of the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) 2025. Dukham Enna Veedu, Iruttile Pattukal, Pahadi oru Ragam Mathramalla, Marichupoya Muthashikku oru Kathu are a few of his works. K Satchidanandan is the recipient of several prestigious accolades like the Sahitya Akademi award, the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award, the Ezhuthachan Award, the Vayalar Award, the UAE World Poetry Peace Prize and Knighthood from the Government of Italy.
Defne Suman
Defne Suman is a renowned Turkish author. Her books have been translated into many languages of the world, including English, Spanish and German. Her English debut is The Silence of Scheherazade, a historical fiction that recounts the story of the destruction of the cosmopolitan town of Smyrna. At The Breakfast Table is her second novel that was published in English and Summer Heat is one among her latest novels. Defne currently resides in Athens.
V Shinilal
V Shinilal is a short story writer and novelist. His major works are Adi, 124, Sambarkkakranthi, Buddhapatham and Garisappa Aruvi Adhava Oru Jalayathra. His latest work, Chola, is published by DC Books.
Sheeja Vakkom
Dr. Sheeja Vakkam, an illustrious writer from Malappuram, serves as the Senior Medical Officer at the Ayurveda Dispensary. Her poetry Shikhandini and poetry collections Kilimaram and Anthikkallum Pranayashappum have been published by DC Books. He has received various awards including Edasseri Award, Aashan Yuvakavi Award and Vyloppilli Award.
Shabna Mariyam
Shabna Mariyam is currently working as a content writer and professional presenter, has about fifteen short stories published in prominent periodicals. The debut novel, Pigment, was released by Mathrubhumi Books, followed by a children’s novel, Havva, serialized in Deshabhimani and later published by Logos. The third novel, Ayathi, won the 2023 Karur Memorial Award. A short story also earned the Kalakendram Madhavikutty Award.
Santhosh Echikkanam
Santhosh Echikkanam is a prominent Indian writer and screenwriter in Malayalam cinema. He is known for his short stories, Komala and Biriyani and screenplays for films, Annayum Rasoolum and Bachelor Party. He has worked as a teacher at Durga Higher Secondary School, Kanhangad and was also associated with Akashvani. He has received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Story, Padmaprabha Literary Award, Karur Award, Pravasi Basheer Award among others.
Neena Attingal
Neena Atingal is working as a teacher, social activist, and motivational speaker. She is a member of several literary organizations due to her interest in literature. She has written many short stories and articles. Abhoumika is the first book. Ghazal is her second book.