The 31st National Book Expo runs under the theme “Unread Messages”. In an age of endless notifications, every book is a message waiting to be opened. Each one may lead to a valuable story, a new idea, a fresh point of view, or the spark to learn something new.
More than 300 publishers fill the fair across six zones:
General books
Fiction and literature
Children’s and educational books
Comics and young adult
Second-hand books
Non-book items and board games
There are 18 exhibitions and activities. Highlights include:
100 Annual Book and Cover Design 2026, showcasing 100 outstanding book covers.
Unread Key Visuals, showing selected entries from the fair’s key visual competition.
Island Awaits: The Debut Showcase, featuring debut works by Thai authors and translators.
From Unread to Unlocked, a Braille and accessibility space for visually impaired readers.
Little Read Universe, picture-book reading for children and families.
Unread Letter to Myself, a workshop where visitors write and post a letter to their future self.
Author’s Salon, an open stage with more than 80 free talks.
A stamp rally runs through the halls, alongside talks, workshops and a national storytelling contest.
Translated by Opus 5
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