The Children’s Book Fair attracted nearly 12,000 people in 2024, a record attendance for the event. (Photo: courtesy)
With undeniable popularity, the Longueuil Children’s Book Fair will be back for its 19th edition from February 7 to 9 at the Jean-Louis Millette room at the Théâtre de la Ville.
The only book fair dedicated to youth in Quebec, the event attracted nearly 12,000 people in 2024.
“We expect as much this year,” underlines Pénélope Jolicoeur, president of the board of directors of La Fête de la lecture et du livre jeunesse, the corporation that organizes the event.
The theme of the 2025 edition is traditions, from oral tradition to legends, tales or all traditions which shape the child’s identity and help them to flourish.
“Through activities and signing sessions, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the importance of passing on these traditions to new generations,” says the organization.
The spokesperson for the 19th edition is Élodie Grenier, interpreter of Passe-Partout. A great reader in her youth, she wants to share her passion for reading with young people.
-Programming
As usual, many authors and artists from Quebec will be on site to meet visitors.
Among these, the journalist and writer Claudia Larochelle, notably author of the series The comforterwill be the guest of honor. She will be performing on the Jelitou stage on Sunday at 10 a.m. Various authors and illustrators will also be present on this stage throughout the weekend.
Several shows will also be presented, including a show on Friday for school groups and children on educational leave, and two shows on Saturday and Sunday.
Entrance and shows are free.
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