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The Children's Book Fair, now in its fourth cycle, is designed for children 4 - 14 years old. The mission is to inspire the joy of reading by hosting 20 Saudi and international publishing houses and presenting children a variety of engaging titles and various enjoyable programs.
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Special participation from Egypt:
FAQs
What is special about this book fair?
The Children’s Book Fair stands out through its carefully curated selection of children’s books and offerings related to their learning and development, including a wide variety of Arabic and English books. Arabic books will occupy 70% of the book fair’s space while the remaining 30% will be filled by English publications.
Why is this book fair only for children?
Children are very important to the Ithra Library and make up a large portion of its visitors. The Children’s Book Fair gives both parents and children a large window to access stimulating books that can foster their love for reading and urge them to grow into the habit of reading.
What are the targeted age groups?
This book fair is available for families and those interested in children, such as teachers and professionals, but the books of the fair are largely for children from 4 to 14 years old.
Will the Children’s Book Fair be held annually?
Yes, it will be held annually.
What are the criteria for choosing publishing houses?
They will be selected as per the criteria of the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), and so they are selected using the same principles on which Ithra operates. We will also expand the circle of participating publishing houses as per the conditions available on the registration page.
How many publishing houses are participating in the book fair?
This book fair will feature 20 publishing houses from Saudi, the GCC, the Arab World and an international guest country.
Will the books on display be placed in the Library as well?
Featured book titles will vary depending on the standards of the Children’s Book Fair and the Ithra Library.
What kind of books will be available at the Children’s Book Fair?
The featured book titles are new, fresh and carefully selected; there will also be a book exchange station which provides children with the chance to switch the books they have finished reading with the books of other children.
Are library books for sale too?
The books that are for sale are the titles which are listed in the Children’s Book Fair, while the Library books are available to borrow for those who have an Ithra Membership.
Will a discount be available for Ithra Members?
The featured books will have the same price for all visitors.
Does entering the Children’s Book Fair require purchasing a ticket?
No. Entering the book fair is available to anyone. For anyone who wishes to purchase a book, please refer to the stations of the participating publishing houses.
Will there be accompanying programs to the book fair?
Various programs will take place during the book fair, including workshops, talks and discussions. Please visit our webpage [link] for more information.