Events for and featuring children will take place at the\u00a0Central Municipal Library of Thessaloniki<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0 -What is Ex Libris \u2013 History and m<\/strong>odern <\/strong>applications – Books as objects of memory and p<\/strong>ersonal <\/strong>identity – From Ex Libris to memory: How a b<\/strong>ook <\/strong>becomes o<\/strong>ur <\/strong>own.<\/strong> Through the eyes of three illustrators – Angeliki Bozou, Eleni Tsaldiri, and Lela Stroutsi<\/strong> – we discover ways in which young and adult readers can cultivate a more personal, experiential relationship with books. Coordinated by Panagiota Strikou<\/strong>, author and creator of the podcast \u201cMamades me Roumi\u2019\u2019 (Mums with Rum). Organized by the Greek Section of IBBY \u2013 Cycle of the Greek Children’s Book<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n -The Network of 8 Libraries<\/strong> organizes the event \u201cLibraries for Children! Why Today?\u2019\u2019<\/strong> and invites librarians, educators, and parents to shape a new vocabulary for libraries that will help them regain their lost charm. Speakers: Irini Vokotopoulou <\/strong>(Velvento Library), Petroula Voltsi <\/strong>(Karampournaki Settlement Library, Kalamaria), Eleni Korovila<\/strong> (journalist, Book Press<\/em>). Author Giannis Palavos<\/strong> will intervene with a recorded video message. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The National Library of Greece, with the support of HFBC,<\/strong> organizes a series of workshops for children and adults at the Municipal Library: <\/p>\n\n\n\n -\u201cUs and the world of fairy ta<\/strong>les<\/strong>\u2019\u2019 – Experiential workshop <\/strong>for adults<\/strong>: <\/strong>Selected illustrated children\u2019s books become the occasion for a creative journey which, utilizing techniques from drama games, visual arts, and creative writing, supports expression, inspiration, and the cultivation of imagination and creativity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n -\u201cThe book that I am\u2019\u2019: Children aged 8 and up <\/strong>leaf through books exploring the genre of \u201cautobiography.\u2019\u2019 Then, through simple creative writing and visual art techniques, they create their own book with important moments of their own lives. The workshop combines drama games with creative writing and visual arts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n -\u201cWho will solve the m<\/strong>ystery?<\/strong>\u2019\u2019<\/strong> Young and older detectives who have jumped out of books come together in a test of skills and inspiration, so that participating children aged 6 and up can create their own mystery story! The Organization \u201c<\/strong>Di<\/strong>avazontas Megalono\u2019\u2019 (By Reading I Grow)<\/strong>, with the support of HFBC, has also prepared exciting activities for infants and toddlers at the Central Municipal Library (Children’s department)<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n -\u201cWith hiding places and s<\/strong>urprises<\/strong>\u2019\u2019: Goni Louka<\/strong>, actress and reading activities facilitator, reads stories with heroes who hide and whom we discover in places we sometimes don’t expect, as well as books with moving parts that lead to the modification, concealment, or revelation of the image. The number of seats is limited and completion of a participation form is required at https:\/\/forms.gle\/1aQ7SdaeQpF3HNBE6<\/a>. For children aged 12-24 months. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n -\u201cNumbers in high spirits<\/strong>!<\/strong>\u2019\u2019<\/strong>: Goni Louka reads funny stories to children that have numbers and counting at their core. The number of seats is limited and completion of a participation form is required at https:\/\/forms.gle\/1qphGTQZFNhGftqw5<\/a>. For children aged 2-4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n -Do very young children need books? <\/strong>How important is it for children to grow up with stories and books? Why should we read to them? What types of books are addressed to infants and toddlers? How do we choose them? And how do we bring them to life? Speakers: Maria Bouri <\/strong>(pediatrician), Sissy Tsiflidou<\/strong> (educator), Ava Chalkiadaki<\/strong> (reading policies researcher, Di<\/em>avazontas Megalono<\/em>). Reading by Goni Louka<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At MOMus<\/strong>, the Greek Section of IBBY \u2013 Cycle of the Greek Children’s Book, with the support of HFBC<\/strong>, organizes two parallel Ex Libris Workshops:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n –<\/strong>\u201c<\/strong>From the last page of books to the front line of art.\u201d Eleni Tsaldiri, <\/strong>artist-author, wonders: How many books do you have in your library? How many of them are strictly yours? On how many would you like to put your stamp so that no one else can claim they are theirs? We have found the way! You bring the imagination, we bring the technique, and we print your own Ex Libris. For children aged 8-12.<\/strong> Number of participants: up to 15 (on a first-come, first-served basis). <\/p>\n\n\n\n –\u201c<\/strong>Put your stamp: The art of Ex Libris.\u201d With Angeliki Bozou<\/strong>, artist-illustrator. Children travel through their imagination to an old library, where they discover old books and observe the Ex Libris stamps they carry. Through this experiential journey, they explore visual elements and gather information about the owners’ identities. Each child designs their own stamp, inspired by their personality or favourite stories and heroes, and uses it to stamp their books before lending them to friends! For children aged 6-10.<\/strong> Number of participants: up to 12 (on a first-come, first-served basis). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also at MOMus, the Network for Children’s Rights<\/strong>, with the support of HFBC, organizes a workshop for children aged 5-8 titled \u201cWhat brings us closer?\u201d: A little BeeBot starts a journey into the kitchens of the world! Together with the children, it discovers flavours and stories hidden behind favourite recipes. Through play and exploration, children get a taste of different cultures and discover everything that unites us. With Koula Panagou<\/strong>, Educational Programmes Manager, and Thanasis Kotsovos<\/strong>, Children’s Library Manager. <\/p>\n\n\n\n At the TBF<\/strong> Children\u2019s and Young Adult Corner, the Network for Children’s Rights<\/strong>, with the support of HFBC, is also setting up \u201cThe Memory of R!\u2019\u2019<\/strong>, a floor-based memory game through which children aged 6-9 will get to know the works of 47 renowned illustrators and artists, inspired by the Rights of the Child. Each pair of cards corresponds to an article of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child<\/strong>, sparking discussion, reflection, and creative learning. Coordinated by: Koula Panagou<\/strong>, Educational Programmes Manager, and Thanasis Kotsovos,<\/strong> Children\u2019s Library Manager. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Arts Exhibitions – Tributes <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n – H<\/strong>FBC<\/strong>, in collaboration with the Greek Section of IBBY \u2013 Cycle of the Greek Children’s Book<\/strong>, has prepared the major art exhibition \u201c<\/strong>The Heroes<\/strong>\u2019 Library: Ex Libris from Fantasy Literature\u2019\u2019<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n What if our favourite literary heroes had their own library? What would their personal Ex Libris, the stamp they would use to mark their books, look like? How would it be designed to express their personality, interests, and universe? Greek illustrators draw inspiration from heroes of children’s, young adult, and classic literature to create artworks for imaginary Ex Libris stamps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Participating illustrators and artists:<\/strong> Konstantina Archontaki, Stella Dimitrakopoulou, Mairilia Fotiadou, Emmanuela Kakavia, Natalia Kapatsoulia, Garyfallia Leftheri, Eleni Leonida, Kostis Makris, Dimitra Papadimitriou, Aikaterini Pouliasi, Evangelia Simantiri, Katerina Sotiropoulou, Daniela Stamatiadi, Fotini Stefanidi, Lela Stroutsi, Eleni Tsaldiri, Maria Tzampoura. <\/p>\n\n\n\n -At the same time, a Student Exhibition <\/strong>will be held: Following an open call, students of various ages are inspired by their favourite heroes from children’s, young adult, and classic literature to create artworks for their own imaginary Ex Libris stamps. Participating schools: <\/strong>3rd Kindergarten of Thessaloniki, 26th Kindergarten of Thessaloniki, 1st Elementary School of Oreokastro, Mandoulides Schools, Kalamari French-Greek School. <\/p>\n\n\n\n -In collaboration with the\u00a0Center for the Study and Dissemination of Myths and Folktales,<\/strong>\u00a0HFBC<\/strong>\u00a0has prepared a\u00a0tribute to the Guest of Honour, Bulgaria<\/strong>, titled\u00a0\u201c<\/strong>BGR\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Letters that Unite. Bridges and Passages\u2019\u2019<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is an artistic and educational project <\/strong>based on the folk oral tradition of Bulgaria and Greece, utilizing live storytelling in combination with modern technological listening formats. Through narrations, audio traces, and the dissemination of content via podcasts<\/strong>, the project highlights the common ways in which stories travel from place to place and from generation to generation, acting as bridges of culture and memory between nations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Authors from Abroad in the Children and Young Adults Programme <\/strong> Author\u00a0Berislav Blagojevi\u0107<\/strong>, along with his \u201clibrary\u00a0kittens,\u2019\u2019\u00a0has prepared a workshop for learning Cyrillic script for\u00a0children aged 6-12<\/strong>, organized by the National and University Library of the Republic of SRPSKA.\u00a0\u00a0 Photos of the illustrators\u2019 and students\u2019 Ex Libris exhibition can be found <\/strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>. General photos of the exhibition can be found <\/strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The complete\u00a0programme\u00a0of the 22nd TBF is posted on its website:\u00a0thessalonikibookfair.gr\/programme<\/a>. Explore the sections and discover the events you wish to attend! Information and details about the event and all Press Releases can be found on the bilingual website\u00a0thessalonikibookfair.gr<\/a>, which, as the social media managed by HFBC, will be constantly updated and enriched.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Thessaloniki International Book Fair (TBF) is organized by the Hellenic Foundation for Books and\u00a0Culture (HFBC) in collaboration with TIF\u2013HELEXPO, Greek publishers, and the Municipality of Thessaloniki, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Region of Central Macedonia. It is co-funded by the\u00a0European Regional Development Fund, within the framework of the ROP Central Macedonia 2021-2027. TBF is a member of the International Book Fairs Forum and the European Book Fairs Network ALDUS UP.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The TBF programme for children and young adults sets the tone with activities and events spreading across every corner of the fair and even beyond. 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At the same time, throughout the Fair, associates of the National Library<\/strong> will inform the public about this year\u2019s Summer Reading and Creativity Campaign<\/strong>, a nationwide institution for the development and promotion of reading appreciation, organized this year in collaboration with HFBC.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Swedish authors Camilla and Erica Hindborg<\/strong>, with the support of Creative Europe (Trans-European Journeys) and the Swedish Arts Council, will present the Greek edition of their book \u201cThe Sea\u2019s Underwear\u2019\u2019 (Vakhikon Publications) to children aged 6-12<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Slovenian authors\u00a0Andreja Peklar<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Jana Bauer<\/strong>\u00a0will present their books \u201cHow Do You Hug a Hedgehog?\u2019\u2019,\u00a0\u201cThe Moon and Me,\u2019\u2019 and \u201cA Thousand Birds\u2019\u2019 (Vakhikon\u00a0Publications) and will conduct a craft workshop for children aged 6-9. Supported by Creative Europe (Connected with Books) and the Embassy of Slovenia in Greece.\u00a0\u00a0
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Guests of the Goethe-Institut\u00a0Thessaloniki include Austrian author\u00a0Ursula Poznanski<\/strong>, who will present her award-winning YA thriller \u201cErebos\u2019\u2019 (Patakis\u00a0Publications), about a mysterious online game that lures players into dangerous missions, and German author\u00a0Carsten Henn<\/strong>\u00a0with his \u201cGolden Typewriter\u2019\u2019 who, together with the\u00a0Gamecraft<\/strong>\u00a0creative game group, invites children (ages 9+) to a live mystery game.\u00a0\u00a0
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Spanish author\u00a0Eulalia Canal\u00a0<\/strong>invites children from age 5 for \u201cStrawberry Tea in the Badger\u2019s Den\u2019\u2019-\u00a0\u201cThe Wolf\u2019s Blue Secret\u2019\u2019 (Metaixmio\u00a0Publications), along with Bear, Badger, Wolf, and Squirrel, four friends who can change the world when they are together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thessalonikibookfair.gr\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Logos_Xorhgoi_50x70_EN-732x1024.png\")
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