publisher expected to launch 18 new titles at the international convention
Sharjah, UAE, 5th April 2009:- Kalimat, publishers of children Arabic books in the UAE, is set to take part in the upcoming book exhibition, The London Book Fair scheduled from 20th to 22nd April 2009. Sponsored by ETISALAT, The London Book Fair 2009 will mark the second year participation for Kalimat who are expected to exhibit over 25 and launch 18 new titles at this year's convention. Kalimat has recently returned from Bologna book fair where they met other international publishers and received great interest in Arabic books for children. Kalimat is looking forward to work on cooperative projects with other Arab publishers expected at the upcoming London Book Fair.
The global marketplace for rights negotiation, sale and distribution of content across print, audio, TV, film and digital channels, The London Book Fair takes place every spring in the world's premier publishing and cultural capital. The 3-day event provides access for emerging book markets to meet and explore innovations shaping the publishing world of the future. The London Book Fair hosts over 100 seminars and events covering a wide range of topics from selling and marketing digital products to teenage fiction. A series of seminars on digitisation, children's books & publishing provide great information and usually receives over 3,000 industry professionals. Additionally, this year's seminar will include new series of business focused sessions offering practical advice to the day-to-day operational challenges and opportunities facing the industry today.
"London Book Fair is a world-class and prominent exhibition that allows us to interact with key international markets on different levels. With digital and TV exhibitors attending the fair, we are hopeful that our presence will catch the interest of the digital segment and potential rights-selling opportunities. This forum will give us a wider global reach and generate international contacts" said Sheikha Bodour Al Qassimi, Founder, Kalimat.
With successful appearances in Beirut, Cairo, Abu Dhabi and Bologna, Kalimat thrives to promote the Arabic language amongst children globally. The international book fairs provide a platform for the brand to interact with other publishers and to form a network of literary exchange.
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About Kalimat
Kalimat meaning "words" is a publishing house that is dedicated to the production and distribution of quality children's books in Arabic. Established by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi in 2007 due to the scarcity of good children's books in Arabic, the company's goal is to instill a life-long love for reading in young Arabic readers. The books are written and illustrated by award winning Arabic authors and illustrators for children in the age group of 0- 12 years of age. They have a wide variety of themes ranging from ancient Arabic fables to dilemmas faced by children in modern life. The company has excellent production values that are comparable to the best that America and Europe have to offer. Within a short span of time, Kalimat has managed to produce 25 titles with more on the anvil.
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