Riyadh: The Riyadh International Book Fair 2025 is spotlighting the theme "children and books," offering a vibrant lineup of educational and interactive events designed to cultivate a love of reading and spark creativity and imagination in young minds.
According to Saudi Press Agency, participating publishers and cultural institutions seek to deliver high-quality content for children, blending captivating visuals, thoughtful ideas, and engaging language. These efforts aim to strengthen children's connection to books and promote reading as a gateway to discovery, personal growth, and intellectual expansion.
Children attending the fair are offered a rich array of learning experiences led by experts in children's literature, including live storytelling sessions and hands-on workshops in writing and drawing. All activities take place in a dynamic environment that merges fun with education, encouraging children to see books not just as sources of knowledge, but as lifelong companions that inspire and empower.
The active involvement of children at the fair highlights the importance of nurturing a reading culture within society. It contributes to building a generation of readers who support the Kingdom's cultural development goals and reinforces the role of books in shaping a knowledge-driven future for Saudi Arabia.