Salon du livre et de la presse jeunesse de Montreuil 2024: the free literary event

The Salon du livre et la presse jeunesse de Montreuil returns this winter, to the delight of avid readers. The 40th edition of the fair dedicated to children's literature will take place from November 27 to December 2, 2024, with the theme of dreams. There's a great love affair between literature and daydreaming, and this anniversary edition of the show, a public event that welcomes hundreds of exhibitors, publishers and French and international authors around the theme of children's literature, will tell the tale.

Usually subject to a fee, the fair is now 100% free for all, and accessible with comfort features, readings in sign language and audiodescription. It aims to welcome all audiences, even outdoors, with an exhibition of children's illustrations outside the walls and professional events to accompany the literary festivalin partner spaces on a national and international scale.

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Bookshops, libraries and cultural centers partnering the Montreuil Fair will be showcasing the Pépites, the Fair's literary prizes, to enable readers to meet up with their favorite authors of books and albums, and make literary discoveries. The Pépites awards recognize the best children's books of the year, in four categories: illustrated books, comics, junior fiction and teen fiction. Young readers are invited to apply to become judges!

For several years now, the Salon du livre de Montreuil has had its own TV channel! On the program: literary broadcasts, drawing lessons, meetings on children's literature, publishing news flashes, animated exhibitions... 4 stages (literary, comics, voice and decoding) will host conferences, debates, events and readings, and you can meet your favorite authors at the stands of their publishing houses.

As in previous years, there will be plenty of activities for children and adults alike, with a special area reserved for professionals and students interested in the world of publishing.