The Combined Book Exhibit

Book Shows

US & International Book Fairs

CBE offers many opportunities to promote your book at leading book fairs in the U.S. and overseas - gaining the attention of buyers, distributors, retailers, wholesalers, publishers, librarians, and countless other publishing professionals.

16 upcoming shows 2026 – 2027 season

Upcoming Shows

Reserve your place before the deadline

Space at every show is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and each fair closes registration weeks before the doors open. Choose the shows that match your book, register before the deadline shown on each card, and we will reserve your display space and handle everything on site.

Sharjah, UAE

2026 Bookwinners and Bestsellers

Nov 04 – Nov 14, 2026

Display copy deadline
Sep 11, 2026
Registration deadline
Sep 11, 2026

Sharjah, UAE

2026 Sharjah International Book Fair

Nov 04 – Nov 14, 2026

Display copy deadline
Oct 12, 2026
Registration deadline
Oct 05, 2026

Philadelphia, PA

2026 National Council Teachers of English

Nov 20 – Nov 23, 2026

Display copy deadline
Oct 30, 2026
Registration deadline
Oct 23, 2026

Guadalajara, Mexico

2026 Guadalajara International Book Fair

Nov 26 – Dec 06, 2026

Display copy deadline
Oct 19, 2026
Registration deadline
Oct 12, 2026

London, UK

2027 London Book Fair New Title Showcase

Mar 16 – Mar 18, 2027

Display copy deadline
Feb 19, 2027
Registration deadline
Feb 12, 2027

Sharjah, UAE

2027 Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival

Mar 24 – Apr 04, 2027

Display copy deadline
Feb 19, 2027
Registration deadline
Feb 19, 2027

Bologna, Italy

2027 Bologna International Book Fair

Apr 05 – Apr 08, 2027

Display copy deadline
Mar 12, 2027
Registration deadline
Mar 05, 2027

Portland, OR

2027 Association of College and Research Libraries

Apr 07 – Apr 10, 2027

Display copy deadline
Mar 08, 2027
Registration deadline
Mar 01, 2027

Beijing, China

2027 Beijing International Book Fair

Jun 16 – Jun 20, 2027

Display copy deadline
May 14, 2027
Registration deadline
May 07, 2027

New Orleans, LA

2027 American Library Association Annual Conference

Jun 25 – Jun 28, 2027

Display copy deadline
Jun 11, 2027
Registration deadline
Jun 04, 2027

Frankfurt, Germany

2027 Frankfurt International Book Fair

Oct 06 – Oct 10, 2027

Display copy deadline
Sep 14, 2027
Registration deadline
Sep 10, 2027

Portland, OR

2027 American Association of School Librarians

Oct 14 – Oct 16, 2027

Display copy deadline
Sep 17, 2027
Registration deadline
Sep 10, 2027

Sacramento, CA

2027 California Library Association

Oct 21 – Oct 23, 2027

Display copy deadline
Oct 04, 2027
Registration deadline
Sep 27, 2027

Sharjah, UAE

2027 Sharjah International Book Fair

Nov 03 – Nov 14, 2027

Display copy deadline
Oct 13, 2027
Registration deadline
Oct 06, 2027

Chicago, IL

2027 National Council Teachers of English

Nov 18 – Nov 21, 2027

Display copy deadline
Oct 29, 2027
Registration deadline
Oct 22, 2027

Guadalajara, Mexico

2027 Guadalajara International Book Fair

Nov 27 – Dec 05, 2027

Display copy deadline
Oct 21, 2027
Registration deadline
Oct 14, 2027

Exclusive Offer

Register for two or more shows and receive a free ad in one of the shows

Claim Offer

Why Exhibit

Put your book in front of the publishing world

These international book fairs provide a valuable marketing tool to expose your work to thousands of publishing professionals worldwide. With all the options of book fairs, you can pick and choose the ones whose theme and audience connects with your book. Without a doubt, these book fairs are an active meeting point for top publishers, leading distributors, and literary agents scouting for work they want to represent.

Worldwide Reach

From Frankfurt and London to Sharjah and Guadalajara, your book is displayed at the industry's most influential international fairs.

Thousands of Professionals

Buyers, distributors, retailers, wholesalers, publishers, and librarians browse CBE exhibits looking for their next title.

The Right Audience

Pick the shows whose theme and audience connect with your book - every fair is a targeted marketing opportunity.

Industry Connections

Book fairs are active meeting points for top publishers, leading distributors, and literary agents scouting new work.

Year-Round Shows

With shows across every season, you can keep your book in front of the publishing world all year long.

Effortless for You

Ship us your book - we handle the display, staffing, and representation while you focus on writing your next title.

Past Shows

Where we've exhibited

A look back at the recent US and international book fairs where CBE displayed our publishers' titles - the same shows your book can join in the upcoming season.

Riverside, CA

2026 California Library Association

Oct 21 – Oct 23, 2026

Frankfurt, Germany

2026 Frankfurt Book Fair New Title Showcase

Oct 07 – Oct 11, 2026

Chicago, IL

2026 American Library Association Annual Conference

Jun 26 – Jun 29, 2026

Beijing, China

2026 Beijing International Book Fair

Jun 17 – Jun 21, 2026

Sharjah, UAE

2026 Sharjah Childrens Reading Festival

Apr 22 – May 03, 2026

Bologna, Italy

2026 Bologna Book Fair New Title Showcase

Apr 13 – Apr 16, 2026

Minneapolis, MN

2026 Public Library Association

Apr 01 – Apr 03, 2026

London, UK

2026 London Book Fair New Title Showcase

Mar 10 – Mar 12, 2026

Guadalajara, Mexico

2025 Guadalajara International Book Fair

Nov 29 – Dec 07, 2025

Denver, CO

2025 National Council Teachers of English

Nov 21 – Nov 23, 2025

Saratoga Springs, NY

2025 New York Library Association

Nov 05 – Nov 08, 2025

Sharjah, UAE

2025 Sharjah International Book Fair

Nov 05 – Nov 16, 2025

Sharjah, UAE

2025 Bookwinners and Bestsellers

Nov 05 – Nov 16, 2025

St. Louis, MO

2025 American Association of School Librarians

Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2025

Philadelphia, PA

2025 American Library Association Annual Conference

Jun 26 – Jul 01, 2025

Beijing, China

2025 Beijing International Book Fair

Jun 18 – Jun 22, 2025

Sharjah, UAE

2025 Sharjah Childrens Reading Festival

Apr 23 – May 04, 2025

Minneapolis, MN

2025 Association of College and Research Libraries

Apr 02 – Apr 05, 2025

Bologna, Italy

2025 Bologna Book Fair New Title Showcase

Mar 31 – Apr 03, 2025

London, UK

2025 London Book Fair New Title Showcase

Mar 11 – Mar 13, 2025

Phoenix, AZ

2025 LibLearnX

Jan 24 – Jan 27, 2025

Get your book noticed today

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