Greek literature and publishing will have a strong presence at the International Book Fairs in Bologna, Paris, and Sarajevo, where the country will participate with the aim of promoting outreach, visibility, and the advancement of Greek creators, as well as networking contemporary Greek literature with the global publishing world.

Greece’s participation in the 63rd Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF), the Festival du Livre de Paris, and the 37th Sarajevo International Book Fair is organized by the Ministry of Culture, through the Directorate of Letters, in collaboration with the Hellenic Foundation for Books and Culture and with the support of various Greek communities, cultural centers, embassies, universities, and institutions.

The cultural and professional programs have been designed around promoting contemporary Greek creativity, showcasing State Literary Awards granted by the Ministry of Culture in recent years, and encouraging dialogue on issues of global concern. These programs include book presentations, roundtable discussions, interactive workshops, and more, featuring award-winning Greek authors and intellectuals who contribute to promoting Greek publishing and thought internationally.

63rd Bologna Children’s Book Fair (April 13–16, 2026)

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair, the world’s leading event for children’s and young adult books, brings together participants from over 90 countries, with Norway as this year’s guest of honor.
The Greek pavilion will host 40 Greek publishing houses and cultural organizations, presenting 350 titles. It will also feature books translated into other languages with the support of the GreekLit translation subsidy program. Events, discussions, performances, and art installations will take place both داخل and outside the exhibition space, with the participation of authors, illustrators, academics, and artists.

Paris Book Festival (April 17–19, 2026)

The Paris Book Festival, one of France’s leading literary events, gathers thousands of professionals from around the world. Activities take place both inside the Grand Palais and across cultural venues and bookstores throughout the city.
A special feature this year is that the Guest of Honor is comics, highlighting the importance of graphic storytelling.

37th Sarajevo International Book Fair (April 22–27, 2026)

The Sarajevo Book Fair is a major literary event in the Balkans, attracting hundreds of publishers and thousands of visitors. This year’s theme is “On the Paths of Books.”
Greece participates for the second consecutive year, following its role as Guest of Honor in 2025. Greek publishing houses and cultural organizations will be hosted at the national pavilion, presenting their works.