Thessaloniki Book Fair

Organized and Sponsored by

United States – Guest of Honor / American Literature Pavilion Thessaloniki, Greece May 4-7, 2023

Participate in the first ever USA Country of Honor pavilion to showcase US publishers and all types of American Literature. The American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and the Thessaloniki Book Fair have enabled you to showcase your books with very low-cost display opportunities.
How to Participate

Fill out the form and email it to [email protected], [email protected] indicating how many shelves/bookcases you are reserving.

Download the Registration Form here

Fill out the template as completely as possible and email.

Download the Title Template here

The American Literature Pavilion Exhibit Opportunities
  • Display your bestselling books that fit the following categories: Adult & Children’s Literature, Popular Trade, Art & Museums, Educational, Academic, Scientific, Technical, Medical, and University Press.
  • Participate with the following options: One (1) Shelf – $350 USD / Each additional Shelf – $200 USD (Note: each shelf is one meter wide which can display approximately five standard size books face-out. Maximum number of books per shelf is ten (10) displayed with a combination of face-out and spine-out); Dedicated Bookcase – $1200 USD / Five shelves with a maximum of 50 books displayed.
  • All Options include the following: A custom display, shipping/customs from our New York offices, meeting tables (if attending), and a print & online Catalog with onsite access to the catalog by attendees, There will be staff onsite to take inquiries on your behalf and a connection to a local bookstore which will be selling U.S. books within the Pavilion.
  • All books to be donated at the end of the Fair to the Thessaloniki Public Library.

More than 650 Greek and 70 foreign writers along with 700 publishers from 30 countries, participate in this innovative platform of circulation and exchange of ideas.

19th Thessaloniki Book Fair – Facts and Figures

Venue: International Exhibition and Conference Centre of Thessaloniki (HELEXPO)

Thessaloniki Book Fair is both a professional and public fair. During the first two days (May 4-5), the mornings are focused on professional meetings, seminars, and workshops, as well as school visits (student’s and educators’ programs).

Promoters of the Fair: Hellenic Foundation for Culture, TIF – Helexpo, City of Thessaloniki, Greek Publishers, the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce.

Number of exhibitors/Visitors: 700+ exhibitors, 30+ countries (national stands and private publishers), 900+ writers, 100,000+ visitors

B2B area for professionals is available as well as a professional area dedicated to international exhibitors/professionals.

A professional program of meetings/conferences is offered free of charge to professionals on May 4-5