Querétaro to host 2026 National Book Fair of Mexican Women Writers

Querétaro has been selected to host the seventh edition of the National Book Fair of Mexican Women Writers (FENALEM 2026). The event is scheduled to take place from September 9 to 12 across the municipalities of Querétaro, El Marqués, and San Juan del Río.

The fair will feature 31 activities, including keynote lectures, book presentations across various genres, dialogue tables, and the unveiling of an anthology from the FENALEM National Poetry Contest. The Centro de las Artes de Querétaro will serve as one of the primary venues for authors from different generations and regions of the country to share their work.

Ana Paola López Birlain, the Secretary of Culture for Querétaro, emphasized that the event supports women's participation in culture by providing spaces to publish, promote, and connect their work with new readers. She also noted that literature contributes to the creative economy, involving a wide range of professionals such as editors, illustrators, designers, printers, and distributors.