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The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is hosting the fifth edition of the Children’s Book Fair, dedicated to children aged 4 to 14. The fair features 20 distinguished local and international publishing houses specializing in children’s and young readers’ books.
The fair offers a unique experience for visitors, aiming to enrich children’s minds, inspire them, and foster a love of reading through a carefully curated selection of books, along with a range of tailored programs and activities suitable for children.
South Korea is the Guest of Honor at the Children’s Book Fair.
Publishing Houses:
Offerings
Let's Read and Make Mini Books
18th July 2025
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM · 30 mins
8-12
English
Library - Level 3
Let's Make a Fan from the Story
18th July 2025
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM · 30 mins
8-12
English
Library - Level 3
The Role of Cultural Institutions in Building Arab Children's Identity
17th July 2025
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
+16
Arabic
Cinema
FAQs
What is special about this book fair?
The Children’s Book Fair stands out through its carefully curated selection of children’s books and offerings related to their learning and development, including a wide variety of Arabic and English books. Arabic books will occupy 70% of the book fair’s space while the remaining 30% will be filled by English publications.
Why is this book fair only for children?
Children are very important to the Ithra Library and make up a large portion of its visitors. The Children’s Book Fair gives both parents and children a large window to access stimulating books that can foster their love for reading and urge them to grow into the habit of reading.
What are the targeted age groups?
This book fair is available for families and those interested in children, such as teachers and professionals, but the books of the fair are largely for children from 4 to 14 years old.
Will the Children’s Book Fair be held annually?
Yes, it will be held annually.
What are the criteria for choosing publishing houses?
They will be selected as per the criteria of the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), and so they are selected using the same principles on which Ithra operates. We will also expand the circle of participating publishing houses as per the conditions available on the registration page.
How many publishing houses are participating in the book fair?
This book fair will feature 20 publishing houses from Saudi, the GCC, the Arab World and an international guest country.
Will the books on display be placed in the Library as well?
Featured book titles will vary depending on the standards of the Children’s Book Fair and the Ithra Library.
What kind of books will be available at the Children’s Book Fair?
The featured book titles are new, fresh and carefully selected; there will also be a book exchange station which provides children with the chance to switch the books they have finished reading with the books of other children.
Are library books for sale too?
The books that are for sale are the titles which are listed in the Children’s Book Fair, while the Library books are available to borrow for those who have an Ithra Membership.
Will a discount be available for Ithra Members?
The featured books will have the same price for all visitors.
Does entering the Children’s Book Fair require purchasing a ticket?
No. Entering the book fair is available to anyone as per the capacity of the center only, and for those who wish to purchase a book, please refer to the stations of the participating publishing houses.
Will there be accompanying programs to the book fair?
Various programs will take place during the book fair, including workshops, talks and discussions. Please visit our webpage [link] for more information.