# Maltepe Book Days in Istanbul > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maltepe-book-days-in-istanbul > Updated: 2026-09-13T08:48:02.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. The 2nd Maltepe Book Days, organized by the Maltepe Municipality in Istanbul, was scheduled to run from September 12 to September 20 at Cumhuriyet Square. Under the slogan ‘Literature Liberates’, the event was dedicated to the poet Ahmet Telli. The festival features 122 publishing houses, including 37 under the YAYKOOP umbrella and 85 independent publishers. The program includes book signings, panel discussions, workshops, concerts, and documentary screenings, with notable participants such as authors Ahmet Ümit and Buket Uzuner. The event officially opened with a ceremony involving Maltepe Mayor Mimar Esin Köymen and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor Nuri Aslan. The opening included a visit to a photography and painting exhibition titled ‘Friendship Days: Our Friend Ahmet Telli’. ## Claims - The 2nd Maltepe Book Days has commenced at Maltepe Cumhuriyet Square. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The event features the participation of 122 publishing houses. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The book days are dedicated to the poet and literary figure Ahmet Telli. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The slogan for this year's event is 'Literature Liberates'. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The program includes talks, book signings, workshops, and concerts. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: Maltepe Book Days begins in Istanbul The 2nd Maltepe Book Days has launched at Maltepe Cumhuriyet Square in Turkey, featuring 122 publishers and dedicated to poet Ahmet Telli with a program of talks, workshops, and concerts. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maltepe-book-days-begins-in-istanbul ### 2026-09-09: Maltepe Book Days to host 122 publishers in Istanbul The 2nd Maltepe Book Days will be held in Istanbul from September 12–20, featuring 122 publishers and various literary events dedicated to poet Ahmet Telli. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maltepe-book-days-to-host-122-publishers-in-istanbul --- Cite as: Maltepe Book Days in Istanbul. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/maltepe-book-days-in-istanbul