WANA (Oct 01) – The 11th Baku International Book Fair will be held from October 1 to 7, 2025, at the Baku Expo Centre, under the theme “Techno-Human: Yesterday’s Myth, Today’s Reality”. The event, organised by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, features the active participation of Iran’s Book and Literature House, representing the Islamic Republic’s publishing industry.

 

Iran will present a 20-square-meter national booth, showcasing around 400 book titles across various genres — including classical and contemporary literature, children’s and young adult books, Iranian studies, Persian language education, scientific and academic works, history, art and culture, and non-fiction for both children and adults.

 

Iranian Publishers and Literary Agencies Represented

Notable Iranian publishing houses and literary agencies such as Sham-o- Mah, Nimaj Publications, and the Seljuk Literary Agency will participate in the booth. They will also engage in professional meetings and workshops to share experiences with international publishers, translators, and literature enthusiasts.

 

Cultural & Professional Dialogues

The Iranian delegation will host several specialised and cultural panels, focusing on topics such as:

  • Translating Persian literature into foreign languages
  • Showcasing Iran’s publishing capacities
  • The role of technology in promoting reading habits
  • Strengthening cultural cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan

These sessions aim to enhance dialogue and collaboration between publishers, translators, and authors from participating countries.

 

Promoting Iran’s Global Literary Presence

Iran’s pavilion will also introduce international initiatives, including:

  • The Iran Book Grant Program
  • The Islamic Republic of Iran’s World Book Award
  • The Tehran International Book Fair

 

These efforts serve to promote the Persian language, encourage international translation and copyright partnerships, and boost Iran’s role in cultural diplomacy and literary exchange.

 

A Major International Publishing Event

This year’s fair hosts over 100 Azerbaijani publishers and institutions and 41 foreign organizations from 18 countries. Prominent Azerbaijani poets and authors, alongside well-known international writers, will present their works.

 

The fair features more than 250 cultural and professional events, including:

  • Book launches
  • Author signings
  • Expert panels
  • Educational workshops
  • Literary competitions

 

A dedicated B2B area has also been set up to foster partnerships in the global publishing industry.

 

Qatar is the Guest of Honour at this edition, with noted writers and scholars from Turkey, Argentina, the UK, Lithuania, Qatar, and others attending.

Iran Showcases Persian Literature at 11th Baku International Book Fair

Iran Showcases Persian Literature at 11th Baku International Book Fair. Social media/ WANA News Agency