Mexico and Argentina launch major book fairs in August 2026
The second edition of the Feria Internacional del Libro Puebla (FILIP) will run from 14 to 23 August, expecting over 100,000 visitors. Organisers announced more than 100 national and international publishers, more than 300 cultural activities, and Spain as the invited country. Writer Elena Poniatowska was named the fair's ambassador and new libraries bearing her name were opened across the city. Events will be free and take place in the Zócalo, the Capilla del Arte UDLAP and the Teatro de la Ciudad.
In Junín, Argentina, the 22nd Feria del Libro opened on 1 August at the SUM “Mario Meoni”. The program honors Jorge Luis Borges, includes a technology space, AI and robotics workshops, and runs through 2 August. Similar book‑fair activities were reported in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina, where the XIII Feria del Libro opened on 1 August and will continue until 9 August with hundreds of free cultural events aimed at promoting reading among children and youth.
A detailed schedule for the second day of a Feria del Libro listed workshops on comic‑book creation, artificial‑intelligence tools for mathematics, poetry, and inclusive‑education sessions, illustrating the broad educational focus of these festivals.
Entities: Anel Nochebuena Escobar · Comodoro Rivadavia Feria del Libro 2026 · Elena Poniatowska · Feria Internacional del Libro Puebla 2026 · Fiesta de la Asunción Yautepec · Javier Luna · Jorge Luis Borges · Junín Feria del Libro 2026 · Keren Anderson · Mexico City · Puebla (state, Mexico) · Puebla en Los Pinos festival
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Puebla book fair will feature over 100 publishers and more than 300 activities. (fair program details)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Junín Feria del Libro includes a technology space and workshops on artificial intelligence and robotics. (fair program)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The second day schedule of a Feria del Libro featured workshops on comic‑book creation, AI‑powered math tools, poetry and inclusive education. (event schedule)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 22nd Junín Feria del Libro honored Jorge Luis Borges and ran from 1 to 2 August 2026. (event organizers)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Elena Poniatowska was appointed ambassador of the Puebla Feria del Libro 2026. (organizers)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Puebla Feria del Libro events are free and will be held at the Zócalo, the Capilla del Arte UDLAP and the Teatro de la Ciudad. (organizers)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Feria Internacional del Libro Puebla 2026 expects more than 100,000 visitors. (announced by organizers)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The XIII Feria del Libro in Comodoro Rivadavia runs from 1 to 9 August 2026 with hundreds of free activities. (municipal officials)