AQLF aims to promote and empower queer literature through workshops, book readings, theatres, film screenings, networking, and exhibitions. The first season was organised on 8 & 9 February 2019. The highlights of the first AQLF were:

• Panel Discussions

• Screening of Short Films and Documentaries by Queer Ink and PSBT India

• Daastangoi on Lihaaf by Basant Kumar

• Astitva - a play on a seamless coming out by Nikhil Gupta

• Book Launch of ‘Straight to Normal: My Life as gay man by Sharif D Rangnekar and ‘WAITING’ by Nighat Gandhi

• Stalls and Photo Booth

• Queer Pageant Show