The London Book Fair

March 11–13

From March 11 to 13, 2025, the London Book Fair took place – one of the largest and most prestigious business events in the book world. The London Book Fair is a powerful platform for international interaction and establishing contacts with professionals in the literary field from around the world. Participation in events of this level is an important aspect of cultural diplomacy, which gains special significance during the war. More about The London Book Fair 2025

The Leipzig Book Fair (Leipziger Buchmesse)

March 27–30

On March 30, the Leipzig Book Fair concluded, which was attended by 296,000 people over four days. In five pavilions, 2,040 participants from 45 countries presented their books and projects. The fair traditionally took place alongside the Manga-Comic-Con, and the special guest this year was Norway with the focus theme "Dream in Spring" (Traum im Frühling). In total, 2,800 events took place during the fair. More about the Leipzig Book Fair 2025

Bologna Children's Book Fair

March 31 – April 3

From March 31 to April 3, the Bologna Children’s Book Fair took place – one of the key book events in Europe. The specific feature of the fair is that it is closed to visitors under 18 years old – it is a purely professional event. For publishers, it is an opportunity to conduct negotiations, buy and sell book rights, meet partners, listen to professional discussions, and agree on cooperation with cultural institutions worldwide. This year, the fair was attended by 33,318 industry representatives. At the exhibition venues, 1,577 exhibitors from approximately 95 countries and regions presented their books. Over 600 events were held during the fair. More about Bologna Children's Book Fair 2025

International Book Fair in Warsaw (Międzynarodowe Targi Książki w Warszawie)

May 15–18

From May 15 to 18, the International Book Fair in Warsaw took place. The honorary guest this year was South Korea. Ukraine was traditionally represented by a national stand organized by the Ukrainian Book Institute and a program of events. At the stand, books from 25 publishers were available for purchase, Ukrainian books in Polish translation were exhibited, and visitors could communicate with participants of the Ukrainian program. More about the International Book Fair in Warsaw 2025

Black Sea International Literary Festival in Burgas

June 5-8

From June 5 to 8, the Black Sea International Literary Festival took place in the city of Burgas, Bulgaria. The festival featured literary readings and meetings with authors, including such stars of contemporary Bulgarian literature as Georgi Gospodinov, Kapka Kassabova, Katya Antonova, Viktoriya Beshlijska, and Zachary Karabashliev. This year, the Ukrainian delegation included: writers Tamara Horikha Zernya, Halyna Matvieieva, and Pavlo Matiusha; translators Olha Soroka and Rayna Kamberova; literary agents Nataliia Miroshnyk (Vivat) and Viktoriya Matiusha (OVO); and representatives of the Ukrainian Book Institute — Olena Odynoka and Tetiana Petrenko. More about Black Sea International Literary Festival in Burgas 2025