Book fairs held in Sultanbeyli and Çerkezköy to promote reading

Various book fairs are being held in Turkey to promote reading habits and cultural engagement.

In Sultanbeyli, the 10th Sultanbeyli Book Fair concluded after running from September 26 to October 4. Organized by the Sultanbeyli Municipality under the theme ‘One World Book, One Book World’, the event featured 102 publishing houses and 70 authors. The fair hosted hundreds of thousands of visitors and included various talks and signing sessions. Mayor Ali Tombaş emphasized the importance of fostering a connection between children and books to encourage critical thinking and lifelong learning.

In the Çerkezköy district of Tekirdağ, the 2nd Traditional Book Fair has opened at Pakize Narin Anatolian High School. Organized by the Çerkezköy District Governorate and the District Directorate of National Education, the event aims to connect 20,000 children with 20,000 books. Local officials, including District Governor Nazmi Günlü and District Director of National Education Erdal Aslan, highlighted the necessity of accessing accurate information in the digital age and building a strong reading culture through direct interaction between students and authors. The fair is scheduled to run until October 12.