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Book Fair Submission Services

Showcase Your Book on the Global Stage

Your book is already distributed worldwide — book fairs give it the chance to be discovered worldwide.

Get your book seen by — global licensers, film and production companies, digital media companies, librarians, literary agents, bookstores, and media around the world.

Whether you’re a first-time author or an established writer building your presence, getting your book seen at major book fairs can be a game-changer. The right fair can open doors you never imagined — foreign translations, library adoptions, bulk orders, media coverage, and more.

But attending these fairs yourself is expensive, time-consuming, and often impractical. That’s where we come in.


Book Fair Options — Choose the Right Platform for Your Book

Frankfurt Book Fair Submission London Book Fair Beijing Book Fair American Library Association Annual Conference

Frankfurt Book Fair
(October 7-11, 2026)

London Book Fair
(March 10–12, 2026)

Beijing Book Fair
(June 17-21, 2026)

American Library Association Annual Conference
(June 26-29, 2026)

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The most important
global rights marketplace
in the world
The premier venue
for international publishing
& distribution opportunities
The leading gateway
for reaching
the rapidly growing
Asian book market
ALA isn't a rights fair
— it’s an education & library
acquisition marketplace
Bologna Children's Book Fair Global Book Tour

Bologna Children's
Book Fair
(April 13-16, 2026)

Global Book Tour
(London - Beijing  - Frankfurt)

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The world’s top marketplace
for children’s publishing
& global licensing deals
Dramatically increases
your book’s visibility
to the global professionals
who make translation & rights opportunities happen


The Value of Book Fairs

  • Book fairs are the primary place where foreign publishers look for books to license and translate.
  • Fairs place your book directly in front of the decision-makers who attend specifically to discover new titles.
  • Fairs are curated industry exposure where your book is presented through catalogs, booths, and live representation — being showcased at major fairs signals professionalism and credibility.
  • Access to markets that rely on rights fairs, not retailer discoverability including: Germany, France, Italy (rights-driven markets), China (dominant translation market), and the Middle East (rights-first buyers).


Why Let Us Represent Your Book at Fairs?

  • Access Without the Overhead: You don’t need to travel, register, or stand at booths. We handle fair registration, submission, liaison with fair organizers, and presentation of your book to the right contacts.
  • Maximize Exposure: Each fair attracts thousands of publishers, librarians, rights agents, distributors, and media professionals. Representing your book there puts it directly in front of decision-makers.
  • Global Reach & Rights Opportunities: These fairs are hubs for international deals — translation rights, foreign distribution, library catalogs, and licensing.
  • Save Time & Avoid Complexity: Submission deadlines, category requirements, forms — we manage everything for you.


Our Done-for-You Book Fair Submission Services Include

  • Full Service Submission — We coordinate the entire process: book registration, logistics, catalog entries, and liaison with fair organizers.
  • Global Market Exposure — Whether it’s rights buyers at Frankfurt or children’s-book editors at Bologna, your book gets professional visibility.
  • Professional Representation — We ensure your book is listed and presented in the strongest possible light: correct metadata, high-quality cover and interior previews, accurate categorization.
  • Deadline Management — No more missed opportunities. We track fair submission deadlines and handle timely delivery of required materials.
  • Rights & Distribution Follow-Up — We facilitate contacts and follow-up where appropriate, helping you convert fair exposure into real opportunities.


Why Authors Trust Us for Fair Representation

  • We have decades of experience offering worldwide distribution, marketing services, and fair representation.
  • We manage all logistics — including registration, catalog submission, metadata formatting, and follow-up.
  • You keep full creative control and all rights and royalties — you’re just amplifying your reach.
  • Our service plays well with other marketing tools — social media, book videos, press releases — letting you maximize the momentum of fair exposure.


Ready to Launch Your Book into the International Marketplace?

Let us take care of the details — while you focus on writing, marketing, and connecting with readers.

Still not sure? Whether it’s translation rights, library distribution, or global reach — we’ll help you decide which fares to prioritize for your book.