It’s a brand new year, and there are tons of book-related events coming up in the first half of 2025! Book festivals can be extremely beneficial for self-published authors aiming to broaden their audience, connect with experts in the industry, and gain knowledge about the current publishing landscape.

Below, you'll find a list of festivals and events (big and small, national and international) scheduled for the first half of 2025, organized by date and state, that celebrate all things books! Consider attending an event in your area to maximize visibility of both you and your book.

*Disclaimer: Some of the dates for these events are subject to change as they approach. Please be sure to check the links to verify exact dates.

U.S. Book Festivals & Events

JANUARY

Florida

January 9-12: Key West Literary Seminar—Key West

• • A four-day literary celebration that explores the theme of family this year. Brings together acclaimed writers who share how the ties that bind shape the stories we tell.

January 25: JAX Urban Book Festival—Jacksonville

• • Features author interviews, book signings, networking, kids’ activities with free books, and a silent auction.

 January 31-Feb 1: Sunshine State Book Festival—Gainesville

• • Authors from around Florida and the nation gather to talk about their writing, sell, and sign books. Includes a panel discussion, story time for kids, and more.

New Jersey

 January 17-20: Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway—Galloway

• • A participant-focused writers’ conference. Enjoy challenging and supportive workshops, insightful feedback, and an encouraging community. 

New Mexico

January 17-19: Albuquerque Comic Con—Albuquerque

• • New Mexico's premiere pop culture event, combining the brightest Comic and Media talent for the weekend.

New York

January 18: Biographers International Organization (BIO) Biography Lab—New York City

• • ONLINE—Features panels on current issues in biography and the craft of biography, including discussions on building suspense, getting into print, Black women's biography, and much more.

FEBRUARY

Alabama

February 1: Murder in the Magic City—Birmingham

• • A mystery conference for fans of all sub-genres of mystery novels, consisting of panel discussions and presentations by Guests of Honor. 

February 27-March 1: Monroeville Literary Festival—Monroeville

• • Discover new authors, celebrate favorite writers and share great times with others who love Southern literature in the courtroom made famous by To Kill a Mockingbird.

California

February 20-22: Romantasy Book Con—Los Angeles

• • An immersive three-day event with 200+ authors and bookish vendors. Includes book signings, workshops, panels, custom cocktails, cosplay, raffles, a professional murder mystery performance, the signature Realm of Romantasy, and a Midnight Masquerade Ball.

Florida

February 14-16: ReadOUT: A Festival of LGBTQ Literature—St. Petersburg

• • ReadOUT spotlights the creativity, knowledge and expertise of LGBTQ+ authors through panel discussions, a keynote address, readings, and more.

February 21-22: F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival—Daytona Beach

• • More than 40 authors and editors convene to discuss their books and upcoming projects, and to share insight and wisdom related to their craft.

Georgia

February 6-9: Savannah Book Festival—Savannah

• • A four-day festival in Savannah’s Historic District in celebration of the written word and its role in improving the human experience, to promote reading, writing, and civil conversation.

February 14-16: Love Y'all Romance Book Fest—Atlanta

• • An annual celebration of romance, featuring 80 authors, two days of panels and signings, and exclusive author experiences. 

Kentucky

February 28-March 1: Kentucky Women's Book Festival—Louisville

• • Brings together Kentucky women, femme writers, and their readers to meet, discuss, and share their love and appreciation of the written word.

Michigan

February 1: Black History Book Fair w/The Indie Authors—Wayne

• • Detroit Book City, in partnership with Party with a Tee, hosts its 3rd Annual Black History Month Book Fair w/ The Indie Authors. Residents and businesses in the Wayne area are welcome.

Pennsylvania

February 1: The African American Children’s Book Fair—Philadelphia

• • One of the oldest ventures to promote/sell books by and about African Americans for preschool to young adult.

Texas

February 1: Bookworm Book Festival for Young Readers—Houston

• • A free bilingual book festival that celebrates emerging readers and those who create books for them. 

February 22: San Antonio African American Book Festival—San Antonio

• • A festival committed to celebrating the power of Black literature, reinforcing the fact that representation matters, and encouraging black economics.

February 22: Teen Bookfest by the Bay—Corpus Christi

• • A free festival open to the public featuring middle grade and young adult authors that supports, promotes, and celebrates the joy of reading.

Virginia

February 22: Williamsburg Book Festival—Williamsburg

• • Connect directly with hundreds of passionate book lovers and potential readers who are eager to discover new voices and stories. Festival features 40+ nationally and regionally renowned authors, workshops, panels, and presentations.

MARCH

Arizona

March 15-16: Tucson Festival of Books—Tucson

• • A community-wide celebration of literature that aims to improve literacy rates among children and adults. Proceeds that remain after festival expenses are contributed to local literacy programs.

California

March 7-8: Children’s Literature Festival—Redlands

• • Brings together educators, librarians, parents, students, authors, illustrators, editors, and those interested in children’s literature for a unique combination of full conference and small group sessions.

March 22: Pasadena Festival of Women Authors—Pasadena

• • Celebrating accomplished female writers and their literary works, this festival features authors speaking to their experiences and insights about women in literature. Hosted by the Pasadena Literary Alliance.

March 26-29: AWP Conference & Bookfair—Los Angeles**

• • An essential gathering for thousands of attendees to explore hundreds of events and exhibitors and immerse in four days of vital literary community and celebration.
    

     

March 28-30: WonderCon—Anaheim

• • Held by the Comic-Con International company, this event takes place every year and offers a variety of comics, original art, toys, and comics-related merchandise.

Colorado

 March 13-16: Left Coast Crime—Denver

• • An annual mystery convention sponsored by mystery fans, where readers, authors, critics, librarians, publishers, and other fans can gather to pursue their mutual interests.

Florida

March 1: Southwest Florida Reading Festival—Fort Myers

• • A free event presented by the Lee County Library System to promote reading, literacy, and library services. Features author presentations, book signings, writing awards, and family fun.

 March 14-15: Venice Book Fair and Writers Festival—Venice

• • A unique event featuring writing and publishing workshops, and a special day when local and national authors sell and sign books in a beautiful downtown park.

March 29: Books by the Bay Fest—Pensacola

• • Celebrating the magic of storytelling and the written word, this is a haven for book enthusiasts of all ages featuring author signings, vendor booths, and presentations by bestselling, regional, and international authors.

Georgia

March 1: Dahlonega Literary Festival —Dahlonega

• • An annual celebration of books and authors held in historic downtown Dahlonega, featuring authors from a variety of fiction and nonfiction genres.

Iowa

March 22: DSM Book Festival—Des Moines

• • Connecting people who love books with people who create them, this festival features nationally acclaimed authors, book club-style discussions led by featured commentators, lively panel discussions, hands-on activities, and more.

Louisiana

March 16-22: Writer MBA Mastermind + Conference—New Orleans**

• • Join an elite group of hand-selected authors and publishers in New Orleans for a two-day event brimming with connection and bleeding-edge thought leadership.

March 26-30: Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival—New Orleans

• • More than just a book festival, TWFest includes writing workshops, culinary and cocktail events, theatre events, music events, and a special focus on the history and culture of New Orleans.

 March 27-29: New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University—New Orleans

• • The festival aims to support and nurture a literary community by connecting readers of all ages and backgrounds with local and national authors through experiences that celebrate the power of literacy and ideas.

Minnesota

March 15: Rosemount Writers Festival and Book Fair—Rosemount

• • A day-long celebration of the literary arts including writing and publishing Workshops, a book fair featuring local authors, publishers, and vendors; book signings; and a chance to receive critiques from publishing professionals.

New York

March 27-29: National Black Writers Biennial Symposium—Brooklyn

• • The symposium will honor Black Young Adult and Middle-Grade Literature and celebrate the impactful work of authors Tony Medina and Rita Williams-Garcia, with a focus on the expanding genre of Black-authored YA and MG literature.

North Carolina

March 22: Lexington Book Festival—Lexington

• • Connects readers and writers, aiming to develop a passion for literature in readers of all ages. It’s a nonprofit that celebrates the power of books and introduces fiction and nonfiction writers to the local community.

Ohio

March 15: Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival—Rossford

• • Focused on the teens and tweens of NW Ohio, this festival is designed to encourage a love of literature by introducing them to authors and engaging with them in thoughtful and fun discussions.

Pennsylvania

March 29-31: Lehigh Valley Book Festival—Lehigh

• • A celebration of books and the connections they forge—bringing published authors, illustrators, and readers through thoughtful, approachable, and inclusive programming.

South Carolina

March 8-9: Southern Author Fest 2025—Greenville

• • Offers the chance to meet and greet selected regional authors as well as listen to special featured speakers as they share information on their latest books, their writing process, and other literary themes.

Tennessee

March 1: Rose Glen Literary Festival/Appalachian WordFest —Sevierville

• • This one-day event brings together authors, young poets, publishers, and book lovers to celebrate the words and creativity emerging from the Appalachian Mountains.

Texas

March 1: North Texas Teen Book Festival—Irving

• • Features more than 42 panels throughout the day, in which favorite authors speak and answer audience questions. Each panel is thematically connected and loads of fun.

March 8: Little BIPOC Book Fest—Houston

• • The Little Fest is for children ages 3 to 10. A celebration centered on underrepresented voices through a showcase of literary works that feature Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and other creatives of marginalized communities.

Virginia

March 15: Suffolk Authors Festival—Suffolk

• • Previously known as the Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival, this event gives attendees the opportunity to connect with their favorite bestselling authors and up-and-coming writers, attend meet and greets, and buy and sell books.

 March 20-23: Virginia Festival of the Book—Charlottesville

• • The festival brings together writers and readers from across the nation to emphasize and celebrate the Virginia Center for the Book’s mission and Virginia Humanities’ vision. Their focus remains on accessibility and diversity and features a range of events for all, with many free and open to the public.

APRIL

California

 April 5: Literary Women Festival of Authors—Long Beach

• • A festival showcasing the best of contemporary women writers, representing a variety of genres.

April 5: San Diego Writers Festival—San Diego

• • A community-based event designed to celebrate the power of writing and storytelling.

     

April 26: Black Writers on Tour—Carson

• • Focusing on justice, inclusivity, diversity and a broad range of other topics, this festival is an opportunity for authors and young writers to gain exposure, attract new readers, and sell books.

April 26-27: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books—Los Angeles**

• • Bringing together people who create books with the people who love to read them, this festival features one-on-one conversations, exciting panels, author readings, musical performances, TV and movie screenings, and more.

Florida

April 5: BAM! Festival—West Palm Beach

• • A book, art, and music festival that brings together authors, teachers, students, families, and the community to share their love of books, which will in turn promote literacy and inspire youth to reach high.

Illinois

April 11-13: C2E2 (Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo)—Chicago

• • The only pop culture convention in the heart of Downtown Chicago gathers favorite celebrities, unique exhibitors, incredible comic creators, and larger-than-life literary authors into one place to celebrate fandoms.

Indiana

April 26: Indy Author Event—Carmel

• • Meet more than 80 authors and vendors. Though prominently featuring romance authors, other genres will be represented.

Maryland

April 5: CityLit Festival—Baltimore

• • A free annual showcase for writers of varying disciplines, publishing credentials, and career stages with a Literary Marketplace and a poetry finale. (Poetry finale is held on April 25)

April 25-27: Malice Domestic 37—Bethesda

• •  An annual fan convention that celebrates the Traditional Mystery, books best typified by the works of Agatha Christie. The genre is loosely defined as mysteries which contain no explicit content or excessive gore or violence.

• • A family friendly street festival, spanning three blocks of Howard Avenue in the heart of historic Kensington. Come meet authors, poets, literary and community organizations. Rain or shine. 

Massachusetts

April 25-27: Newburyport Literary Festival—Newburyport

• • A celebration of literature, from fiction to poetry to nonfiction and biography, the festival features author readings, panel discussions, and book signings held in venues across historic Newburyport.

Michigan

April 12: Midwest Literary Walk—Chelsea

• • An annual literary event aimed at highlighting the power of literature and poetry in everyday life. Reading events are intimate, giving attendees a chance to interact with the authors. Books will be available for purchase and signing. 

Mississippi

April 2-4: Oxford Conference for the Book—Oxford

• • Brings together fiction and nonfiction writers, journalists, artists, poets, publishers, teachers, students, and literacy advocates for three days of conversation in the literary town.

April 9-11: Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival—Hattiesburg

• • A learning opportunity for librarians, this festival is attended by more than 300 teachers and librarians each year.

Missouri

April 17-20: Unbound Book Festival—Columbia

• • A festival that brings nationally and internationally recognized authors of world-class renown to Columbia to talk about their books, their work, and their lives.

New Jersey

April 26-May 3: Montclair Literary Festival—Montclair

• • A community-wide event that aims to exchange ideas, inspire future literary works, and engage with different points of view to generate lasting connections between art institutions, the schools, and the community.

New York

April 10-13: Hamptons Whodunit—East Hampton

• • Where mystery and true crime meet the sea, with featured guests, true crime experts, book signings, panels, and discussions.

Texas

April 12: San Antonio Book Festival—San Antonio

• • The festival unites readers and writers in a celebration of ideas, books, libraries, and literary culture.

April 26: Greater Austin Book Fest—Austin

• • This event fosters an environment of inclusivity and appreciation for literature. Meet participating authors, get books signed, shop with local booksellers, explore the Central Library, and enjoy a full day of panels, workshops, and programs.

Washington

 April 10-13: Get Lit! Festival—Spokane

• • Washington State’s longest-running annual literary festival includes full days of readings, writing workshops, craft classes, panel discussions, virtual events, a book fair, and more.

April 17-20: Norwescon—SeaTac

• • The pacific Northwest’s premier science fiction and fantasy convention, large enough to provide a venue for many of the other aspects of sci-fi and fantasy and the interests of its fans such as comics, costuming, art, gaming, science, technology, and much more.

Washington, D.C. 

April 4-6: Awesome Con—Washington, D.C.

• • A celebration of geek culture, bringing over 60,000 fans together with their favorite stars from across comics, movies, television, toys, games, and more! A smart, family friendly, and inclusive event.

April 9-13: Apolly Con—Washington, D.C. 

• • An annual, multi-day event featuring authors who write Young Adult and Adult fiction, vendors, publishers, and sponsors.

MAY

California

May 2-4: Sonoma Valley Authors Festival—Sonoma

• • The festival brings people together to hear authors from a variety of liter­ary genres and speakers discuss advances being made in science, technology, and medicine.

May 3-4: Litfest in the Dena—Altadena

• • Events include panel discussions, readings, author guest talks, workshops, and literary performances that engage, challenge, and inspire.

May 31- June 1: Bay Area Book Festival—Berkeley

• • The festival brings together some of the most acclaimed authors from the Bay Area, nation, and world, with fun activities for both adults and children.

Colorado

May 22-25: Mountain Words Literary Festival—Crested Butte

• • A multi-day, literary celebration at 9,000 feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids’ events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more.

Florida

May 14-18: Sleuthfest—St. Petersburg

• • For mystery, thriller, and suspense fiction writers, this festival provides techniques to improve their craft, information on publishing, marketing, and the business of writing, along with insight from bestselling authors, industry professionals, and forensics experts.

     

May 16-17: Beachside Book Fest—Fort Lauderdale

• • A romance convention in which a world of books, authors, and readers come together. Readers have the chance to meet their favorite authors, share their passion with fellow bookworms, and create cherished memories. 

Georgia

May 30-June 1: Black Romance Book Fest—Atlanta

• • Readers will have the chance to meet gifted Black Romance writers, engage and participate in thought-provoking panels, and enjoy a host of activities designed to entertain and inspire. 

Maryland

May 2-3: A Million Lives Book Festival—Baltimore

• • Engage in with other book lovers, attend insightful panels, meet your favorite authors, and grow your bookish community. Featuring authors from a wide range of genres, from fantasy and romance to mystery and dark romance.

May 3: Annapolis Book Festival—Annapolis

• • A festival celebrating the beauty, power, passion, and excitement of the written word, bringing nationally renowned authors to the community to discuss their books and the craft of writing.

May 17: Gaithersburg Book Festival—Gaithersburg

• • A celebration of the written word and its power, attracting hundreds of award-winning and bestselling authors, poets, and songwriters from across the country.

Minnesota

May 15-17: IBPA Publishing University 2025—Saint Paul

• • Join more than 300 book publishing professionals from across the U.S. for this three-day networking and educational event focused specifically on issues important to independent publishers, hybrid publishers, self-published authors, university presses, and association presses.

Nevada

May 15-17: Book Lovers Con—Las Vegas

• • A full three-day weekend experience offering a range of author meetups, reader events, games, night time parties, food and fun.

New Mexico

May 16-18: Santa Fe International Literary Festival—Santa Fe

• • Bestselling, prize-winning authors headline the festival with readings and book signings. Other authors and notable figures engage in one-on-one conversations, and festivalgoers participate in literary-themed activities.

New York

May 3: Hudson Children’s Book Festival—Hudson

• • A free, public event that fosters a love of reading as families meet and greet world-class creators of books for children of all ages.

May 16-18: Gold Coast Book Fair—Oyster Bay

• • Promoting literacy, community engagement, and the arts, this festival offers a unique opportunity to showcase Long Island’s literary heritage and support the growth of local businesses and cultural institutions.

North Carolina

May 17: Queen City Book Fair—Charlotte

• • Explore a wide variety of books from different genres, discover hidden gems, and meet talented authors who will be present to sign copies of their work.

Ohio

May 3: Ohioana Book Festival—Columbus

• • Festival opportunities include author and illustrator panel discussions, family friendly activities, food trucks, a book fair, and the chance to explore Ohioana Library

Vermont

May 16-18: Bookstock Festival of Words—Woodstock

• • Expect speakers, author signings, live music, workshops, exhibits, special events and a huge tent sale of used & rare books.

JUNE

California

June 11-14: FreedomFest—Palm Springs

• • A conference/festival combination that includes world-renowned speakers on geo-politics, lunch with finance experts, coffee break author book signing events, movies, and live music, all in the name of liberty.

Colorado

June 6-13: Lit Fest—Denver

• • An eight-day celebration of writers and readers, with weeklong and weekend advanced workshops, craft seminars, readings, business panels, agent meetings, and parties.

Connecticut

June 12-15: StokerCon—Stamford

• • A long-celebrated convention for authors of the horror genre, this is an all-inclusive event where writers of all the many subgenres of the horror world meet to share ideas, pitch their new projects, and revel in their weirdness.

Maryland

June 19-20: The Write Women Book Fest—Bowie

• • Created to lift up and amplify women authors and publishing professionals, the festival welcomes all literary organizations and publishing professionals that are either owned or run by women or believe in lifting up women publishing professionals. 

Massachusetts

June 12-15: Nantucket Book Festival—Nantucket

• • An annual celebration of the literary arts that brings together authors, book lovers, and storytellers with a captivating lineup of author readings, panel discussions, writing workshops, and book signings.

Michigan

June 7: Hustle & Grind Urban Literary Convention—Detroit

• • An annual book event devoted to urban literature and culture where you can meet with authors, especially those who specialize in urban literature; visit vendor booths, listen to live music, and enjoy street food.

New Jersey

June 7: IABX Children's Book Festival—Roselle

• • This event offers a space for families and educators to encourage the love of reading in kids. Network with authors, engage with book lovers, showcase your books, and discover vendors for young readers. 

New York

June 17-21: Thrillerfest XX—New York City

• • The annual conference of the International Thriller Writers. This unique, popular, and rapidly expanding organization brings together thousands of writers, readers, publishers, producers, editors, and agents to promote and support thriller authors everywhere.

June 21: Bronx Book Festival—The Bronx

• • An annual celebration devoted to books, reading, and the Bronx itself. Begins with Literacy Day, then moves on to Annual Educator Day, then a kickoff party, and closes with Festival Day.

Ohio

June 18-21: Reader & Author Get Together—Cincinnati

• • A fan-friendly event meant for readers and open to everyone, with around 100 authors, editors, agents, publishers, and other industry professionals.

June 19: Beyond the Read Author Event—Columbus

• • A multi-genre author signing event where authors, vendors, narrators, cover models and attendees all come together for a weekend of fun.

Pennsylvania

June 26-30: ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition—Philadelphia

• • This book conference brings together library professionals, educators, authors, and publishers every year, with a focus on special programming for library professionals.

South Dakota

June 14: Wild Deadwood Reads—Deadwood

• • Celebrating literature and bringing together authors, readers, and book enthusiasts, this event features a wide range of genres, from romance and historical fiction to children’s books and thrillers.

Texas

June 21: Kiss and Tell Book Event—Dallas

• • Avid readers and friends come together to bring the book world to their neighborhood. A one-day event at which readers can meet some of their favorite authors and hang out with cool people while doing it.

Washington, D.C. 

June 6-7: The Imaginarium Book Festival—Washington, D.C.

• • Providing a safe space for diverse storytellers and equally diverse readers, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or culture, this festival seeks to spotlight books and writers in the SFF, speculative fiction, and paranormal genres.

International Book Festivals & Events

JANUARY

Canada

January 17-19: North Island Writers Conference—Courtenay, BC

• • Co-hosted by the Comox Valley Writers Society and North Island College, the conference features a variety of workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for writers of all levels.

Egypt

January 24-February 6: Cairo International Book Fair—Cairo

• • Organized by the Egyptian General Book Organization, this iconic event gathers book lovers, authors, and publishers from around the globe to celebrate the written word.

France

 January 30-February 2: Angoulême International Comic Books Festival—Angouleme

• • Featuring workshops, master classes, meetings, and professional discussions, the festival’s events and the various exhibitions attract, each year, thousands of amateurs as well as comic-arts publishers and distributors, producers, authors, and agents.

India

January 16-18: Chennai International Book Fair—Chennai

• • Set to attract an audience of publishers, authors, literary agents, educators, librarians, researchers, students, illustrators, and aspiring writers from around the world. Features a diverse range of activities such as conferences, panel discussions, workshops, and more.

January 28-February 9: Kolkata Book Fair—Kolkata

• • Asia's largest literary eventbrings together global literature and rich cultural experiences to celebrate books, authors, and diverse cultural activities in Kolkata.

Turkey

January 11-19: Çukurova Book Fair—Adana

• • Meet authors from the region, receive special discounts and campaigns from many publishing houses, attend workshops and theater performances, and other fun activities.

FEBRUARY

Australia

 February 7-9: Lifeline Canberra: EPIC Bookfair—Canberra

• • A large gathering of book lovers comes together to enjoy a wide range of fiction and nonfiction books, children’s books, textbooks, and foreign language books.

Cuba

 February 7-14: Havana Book Fair—Havana

• • Features book vendors, book presentations, poetry readings, children’s activities, art exhibitions, and evening concerts.

India

February 1-9: New Delhi World Book Fair—New Delhi

• • Offers exhibitors a unique opportunity for business with this growing industry. It’s also an ideal venue for promoting titles, co-publication arrangements, and trade, opening a gateway to the publishing and intellectual world of India.

Lithuania

February 27-March 2: Vilnius Book Fair—Vilnius

• • Promoting and celebrating reading, this event invites visitors to meetings with writers, book presentations, discussions, concerts, exhibitions, workshops, and other cultural activities.

Norway

February 5-9: LitFestBergen—Bergen

• • Characterised by literary, linguistic, cultural and geographic diversity, the festival provides the chance for participants to meet authors from around the world and acquire insights into literary works that address the important questions of interest to all.

Pakistan

 February 5-9: Lahore International Book Fair—Lahore

• • Around 165 publishers and educational organizations set up stalls here on a variety of topics including Islam, computer and information technology, medical sciences, literature, law, and more.

Spain

February 10-16: Barcelona Crime Novel Festival (BCNegra)—Barcelona

• • Features a selection of great crime novel writers who participate in round tables and debates during which the public will be able to learn about their favorite authors.

Taiwan

 February 4-7: Taipei International Book Exhibition—Taipei

• • TIBE is a leading book fair that showcases the Asian market, featuring more than 364 publishing houses, 31 countries, and 61 professional rights meetings, in addition to a professional networking event.

MARCH

Belgium

March 13-16: Brussels Book Fair—Brussels

• • A nonprofit event promoting books and reading to all audiences, with 250+ exhibitors, 500 publishing houses, and 1,200 authors in meetings and dedications.

England

 March 11-13: London Book Fair—London

• • The global publishing community unites to develop relationships, gain insights, and define the future of creative content. From publishers, dealmakers, copyright pros, commissioners and global licensers—the entire publishing industry is represented.

Germany

 March 8-9: Buchmesse im Ried—Bavaria

• • A supraregional event about books and literature in which readers can get in touch with authors, browse books, visit publisher and bookstore booths, and attend readings and lectures.

     

March 27-30: Leipzig Book Fair—Leipzig

• • Connecting readers with authors, publishers, and media companies from Germany and around the world. Presents the spring’s new releases, current themes, and trends.

Italy

March 31-April 3: Bologna Children’s Book Fair—Bologna

• • Publishers, illustrators, graphic designers, literary agents, authors, translators, printers, distributors, audiobook professionals, booksellers, brands, librarians and teachers all flock to this event to experience the world of books and multimedia products.

Poland

March 7-9: Poznań Book Fair— Poznań

• • A festival of literature and art, featuring a whole range of publishers in one place—both the largest and well-known as well as niche publishing by authors from Poland and abroad.

Switzerland

March 19-23: Geneva Book Fair—Geneva

• • The only book fair in Switzerland brings together nearly 350 exhibitors from all over the French-speaking world. Readers, publishers, writers, and booksellers get to meet up in exchange for knowledge and contacts in a friendly environment

APRIL

Canada

April 9-13: Québec International Book Fair—Québec

• • Offers publishers, illustrators, cartoonists, and authors opportunities for book signings, poetry readings, and roundtables. Featured products include comics, chitrakatha, novels, graphics, merchandise, toys, games, films, and animation.

April 27-May 4: The Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD)—Brampton, Ontario

• • The festival includes panels, discussions, workshops, and interactive events that allow guests from across Canada and around the world to participate. 

Columbia

April 25-May 11: Bogota International Book Fair—Bogota

• • Promoting and encouraging the habit of reading, this event brings together a large group of book professionals, as well as thousands of visitors who love reading.

France

April 11-13: Paris Book Festival—Paris

• • A celebration of the book “in all its forms” exploring bridges between literature and cinema, the performing arts, the visual arts, and music.

Kazakhstan

April 23-27: Eurasian International Book Fair—Nur-Sultan

• • The largest cultural and educational event in the Eurasian space aimed to unite professionals of publishing and related business from countries of Europe and Asia on one platform.

Oman

April 23-May 3: The Muscat International Book Fair—Muscat

• • According to the Arab Publishers Union, this fair is among the best 10 book fairs at the Arab level and one of the top three fairs at the Gulf level in terms of the number of visitors and publishers. Over 650 publishing houses from 27 Arab and foreign countries are taking part.

UAE

April 18-20: Middle East Film & Comic Con—Abu Dhabi

• • The largest pop culture festival in the region returns for its 13^th year to celebrate movies, TV, anime, comics, cosplay, art, and gaming in the UAE.

April 26-May 5: The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair—Abu Dhabi

• • A creative, cultural event that gives publishers, authors, illustrators, and digital-service providers the chance to do business with their counterparts from around the world.

MAY

Australia

May 19-25: Sydney Writers’ Festival—Sydney

• • A festival for readers, writers, and thinkers to share ideas, tell stories, and celebrate literature for a week of fun and enlightening events.

Czech Republic

 May 15-18: Book World Prague (30^th Anniversary)—Prague

• • Celebrating the festival’s anniversary, this year will deal with the development of the literary world in the past three decades and discussions focused on the future of literature.

England

 May 2-11: Hexham Book Festival—Hexham

• • Features bestselling writers, thinkers, politicians, journalists, broadcasters, as well as up-and-coming writers and those from the North-East region.

May 8-18: Huddersfield Literature Festival—Huddersfield

• • Showcasing emerging writers and artists alongside major names, the festival offers a diverse program of author talks, workshops, discussion topics, performance poetry, multi-arts performances, and family friendly events.

Germany

May 30-June 1: Mainz Minipress Fair—Mayence

• • Dedicated to small publishers and artists’ books, this book fair showcases a wide range of literary works, including approximately 10,000 titles.

Poland

 May 15-18: Warsaw International Book Fair—Warsaw, Poland

• • One of the oldest fairs in Europe includes meetings with authors, book promotions, discussions, and much more.

Romania

May 1: Bookfest Bucuresti 2025—Bucharest

• • Romania's largest book fair and one of the world's largest book festivals. A five-day event featuring book launches, debates, seminars, film screenings, interactive events, and more. 

South Africa

May 16-18: Franschhoek Literary Festival—Cape Town

• • Focuses on presenting quality events that inspire, inform, and raise funds for local communities and school libraries. Includes literary and publishers’ dinners, book launches, and writing workshops.

Spain

May 30-June 15: Madrid Book Fair—Madrid

• • Presenting fiction and nonfiction writers, booksellers, publishers, and distributors, the fair features many activities, author meetups, conferences, workshops, and book signings.

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Brazil

June 13-22: Bienal do Livro Rio—Rio De Janeiro

• • The biggest literary event in Brazil features topics on culture, literature, and education, with debates and interviews, in addition to cultural activities that promote reading.

Canada

June 7-8: Writers' Guild of Alberta Conference—Edmonton, Calgary, Fort McMurray, and Lethbridge, AB

• • A conference that gives writers the time and space to meet one another, share experiences and knowledge, meet with an editor to see if they're on the right track, and to grow professionally.

China

June 18-22: Beijing International Book Fair—Beijing

• • A large-scale international publishing exchange event covering books, digital, animation, and other industries.

England

June 18-22: Brighton Book Festival—Brighton

• • Brighton's annual book festival provides phenomenal programming with events covering everything from comedy, beauty, food and romance writing, to activism, social justice and amplifying refugee voices.

     

June 6-8: Books by the Beach—Scarborough

• • The festival brings bestselling authors to Scarborough from all diverse genres for everyone to enjoy.

Scottish Borders

June 12-15: Borders Book Festival—Melrose

• • Featuring more than just books, the festival now includes health and wellbeing classes, film, opera, comedy, workshops, theater, and fine food and drink.

South Korea

• • Connects those who make books with those who read them, bringing together publishers, writers, scholars, artists, editors, and readers, with the purpose of sharing knowledge and information. 

** We'll be at all starred events. Stop by our booth and discuss your publishing journey!