From October 7 to 11, the 78th Frankfurt Book Fair, Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026, is taking place in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. With the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan’s National Stand is being presented at the fair for the third consecutive year.
This year, the Kazakhstani delegation comprises more than 30 participants. Around 300 books are on display at the stand, featuring publications from Atamura, Mektep, Almatykitap, Arman-PV, Sardar, Mazmundama, Otbasy Khrestomatiyasy, Steppe & World Publishing, AmalBooks, Umai Books, WiK, Safitales, and other publishing houses.
One of the key events was the presentation of the book-play Mangilik Bala Beine by renowned writer Roza Mukanova, a member of the People’s Council of Kazakhstan. The work has been republished in a special format in Kazakh and English. Following the presentation, the author held an autograph session for readers.
In addition, Arman-PV Publishing House presented Zhanat Aimukhambet’s book BÖRTE: Queen of the Great Steppe, while Almatykitap Baspasy unveiled two new publications: Turkestan: Eternal and Always New and Dimash: Boundless Music. The fair also featured presentations of Orazaly Sabden’s book The World, Abai, and the Path of Artificial Intelligence, as well as Harold and Larabelle: The Kingdom of Books and The Silver Book: 10 Years.
Alongside book presentations, the fair hosts professional meetings with representatives of publishing houses from Canada, China, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Denmark, Germany, the United Kingdom, and other countries. Kazakhstani participants are exchanging expertise with international colleagues, exploring current trends in publishing, and discussing opportunities for joint projects.

Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan