2nd Children's and Youth Book Festival Begins in Ankara
Hosted by the Arı Culture and Art Center, the event will bring readers and authors together for three days.
The Children and Youth Book Festival, organized for the second time this year by the Arı Culture and Art Center, is preparing to open its doors in Ankara between September 17-19, 2026.
Festival Date and Address
The Children and Youth Book Festival, organized for the second time this year by the Arı Culture and Art Center, will take place between September 17-19, 2026. The event will be held at the following address: Çukurambar Mahallesi Öğretmenler Caddesi No: 14/C, Ankara.
Participants and Guest of Honor
The festival will bring together authors of children's and youth literature, artists, educators, editors, and publishers with readers. This year, the guest of honor of the festival will be Nilay Yılmaz, and numerous authors will take part in the event.
Event Content and Activities
During the three-day festival, children and youth will come together with their favorite authors. The program will feature book signings, talks, workshops, animated children's events, gift raffles, and street food.
Participation Conditions
Aiming for children to establish a direct connection with books and authors, the festival offers an environment to closely experience the production processes of literature through talks and workshops. Participation in all events will be free of charge.