Turkey hosts multiple major book fairs across various regions

Various book fairs and literary events are taking place across several regions in Turkey, highlighting a significant push for reading culture.

The 16th Antalya Book Fair concluded with a record-breaking 1,173,627 visitors over ten days at the Cam Piramit Exhibition and Congress Center. Organized by the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality under the theme ‘Read Today, Write the Future’, the event hosted 250 publishing houses and over 300 authors.

In Gaziantep, the 10th Şahinbey Book Fair opened with 176 publishers and 151 authors participating in a nine-day program. Meanwhile, the 2nd Kahta Book Days in Adıyaman began, featuring 68 authors and 75 publishers, with local authorities providing transportation and gift vouchers for students to encourage participation.

Additionally, Kahramanmaraş is preparing for its 11th International Kahramanmaraş Book Fair, which is expected to host 400 writers and poets and 150 publishing houses.