Category: Book Fairs
Sharjah’s “Warsha” Workshop – Nurturing Arab Illustrators and Cross-Border Creativity
The training combined theoretical discussions, interactive presentations, and collaborative exercises, equipping participants with the tools to develop compelling projects for children’s and young adult books.
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Kazakhstan’s Publishing Landscape: A Market with Potential
Comparing apples and oranges is not the way to look at this. Focus on the positives!
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Tunisia – China Guest of Honour at Next Week’s Tunis International Book Fair
Western publishers beginning to wake up to the Arabic book market opportunity, would do well to remember said market extends west beyond Egypt.
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Ukraine’s Book Arsenal Fellowship – Eight Lucky Participants
If you have a fellowship planned, do send the details in advance, and after the event do feel free to share how it went.
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Jordan’s Amman International Book Fair 2025: Dates Announced
This annual event has grown into a cornerstone of Jordan’s literary landscape, attracting visitors and participants from across the globe.
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Thailand’s Bangkok National/International Book Fair clocked 1.3 million visitors despite earthquake closure
Peaking at 170,000 in a single day, the event hosted 271 rights-matching meetings closing deals worth $2 million.
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Germany – Records Broken at Leipzig Book Fair and lit.COLOGNE. More Visitors Than Frankfurt
Publishing invented the phrase “the sky is falling!”
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Romania – Portugal G.o.H at Bookfest 2025: A Celebration of Lusitanian Literature
This spotlight offers an exceptional opportunity for Romanian readers and the broader publishing community to engage with one of the most enduring literary traditions of Europe.
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Thai Publishing Industry: Harnessing Soft Power to Reach Global Markets
At TIBE in February, the Thai pavilion attracted 250,000 visitors.
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Morocco to be Guest of Honour at the Paris Book Festival
What I love about the Morocco pavilion at the Paris Book Festival this year is that visitors can explore five thematic areas, each offering a unique experience.
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Thailand – Bangkok International Book Fair Expects 1.3 Million Visitors To Spend $12 million
“This will be the largest event in our 53-year history, reinforcing our position as the biggest book trade event in Southeast Asia.”
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Bangladesh – Ekushey Boi Mela Concludes After a Month of Low Attendance, Poor Sales, Censorship and Mob Rule
Stalls were shut down, books removed, and even female hygiene products were targetted by Islamic extremist elements.
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