The Chennai Book Fair 2015, organised by Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India (BAPASI), was inaugurated at the YMCA grounds, Nandanam, on Friday.
Mayilsamy Annadurai, project director, Chandrayaan-I and II, ISRO, who inaugurated the book fair, said that he was happy to participate in the event for the second time. He recalled how his public speaking had improved since the time he last attended the book fair and credited this to the number of books he read during the period. He said parents play an important role in inculcating reading habits in their children.
K. Vannia Perumal, IG of Police-Training, presented awards for the best publisher, children’s writer, English writer, children’s science book, and Tamil scholar.
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Industrialist Nalli Kuppuswami Chetty noted that the book fair had grown from a mere 27 stalls years ago to a hugely-popular annual event. The book fair will be on till January 21. Organisers have introduced a season ticket of Rs. 50 for those who wish to visit frequently.