“At The London Book Fair, everyone belongs. We cultivate a culture of inclusion, where the things that make each of us unique are celebrated.
Our exhibitors, attendees, partners, and event colleagues are people from a wide variety of backgrounds, making our show stronger and our collective experience richer.”
– The London Book Fair
The London Book Fair (LBF), held at Olympia London from March 11-13, 2025, reportedly drew approximately 30,000 attendees and experienced a 10-percent increase in rights-center table sales. The event hosted over 1,000 exhibitors, although providing an exact figure would offer more clarity and detail. The International Rights Center, which saw a 10-percent rise in sales compared to 2024, is said to have sold a total of 550 tables.
The London Book Fair (LBF) serves as a premier gathering for the global publishing community, providing a platform for individuals to forge connections, gain valuable insights, and shape the future of creative content. This event brings together a diverse spectrum of professionals, including publishers, dealmakers, copyright specialists, commissioners, and global licensors, all representing the broad scope of the publishing industry.
For more than 50 years, The London Book Fair has been a pivotal event in the international book trade calendar and a key springtime gathering for the publishing sector. Year after year, both exhibitors and visitors return to foster relationships, acquire industry knowledge, and establish the direction for the year ahead.
LBF offers an ideal opportunity for exhibitors to engage directly with customers, build brand recognition, conduct face-to-face business, and secure sales. The event provides cost-effective, all-inclusive packages through its in-house stand design and build service, ensuring an optimal platform for showcasing your business.
For publishing professionals and authors attending LBF, a carefully curated selection of seminar sessions is offered, providing valuable insights into the latest developments within the publishing industry. Key topics include sustainability in publishing, the publishing process, literary translation, diversity and inclusion, and emerging trends.
At the core of LBF lies the International Trade Centre (IRC), which offers a prime opportunity to forge meaningful relationships and meet both new and established contacts. With private meeting spaces and exclusive services, the IRC is designed to facilitate rights professionals in selling rights during this critical period for the industry.
Visitors can take part in over 100 seminars held across multiple stages, including the Main Stage, Author HQ, English PEN Literary Salon, Literary Translation Centre, Tech Theatre, Focus Theatre, and the Sustainability Hub. Additionally, attendees are invited to celebrate industry leaders through the Trailblazer and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
The Writers’ Summit conference, designed to assist authors in gaining visibility among agents, publishers, and readers, is held offsite from Olympia. The Academic and Professional Publishing Conference, a three-day paid event, addresses the growing demand for deeper exploration of key themes such as business, professional, and academic publishing.
This year, we are proud to support The Reading Agency as our selected charity. This UK-based charity is dedicated to empowering individuals through reading. Research demonstrates that reading enhances health and well-being, improves life opportunities, and strengthens social connections. The Reading Agency promotes access to the transformative power of reading through a variety of programs aimed at all age groups. By collaborating with public libraries, prisons, hospitals, and other community organizations, they reach over two million people annually.
However, with a UK population exceeding 67 million, their mission remains ongoing, as they strive to inspire more people to embrace reading, recognizing the profound changes it can bring.
ARPress proudly displayed its bestselling books at the London Book Fair, held at Olympia London (Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX) from March 11-13, 2025. Both the publisher and author are honored to participate in an event that fosters “a culture of diversity and inclusion.”
Wilda Milliron Worth was interviewed by Benjie Cole of CBS Radio. In her interview with Benji Cole, Wilda Milliron Worth discussed her book, “A Travel Bug with Itchy Feet: A Retired Woman Lives Her Dream to Travel the World.” She shared her experiences of embracing travel after retirement, overcoming challenges, and the personal growth that resulted from her adventures. The conversation highlighted the transformative power of pursuing one’s passions later in life and served as an inspiration for others to follow their dreams, regardless of age.
The story “A Travel Bug with Itchy Feet: A Retired Woman Lives Her Dream to Travel the World” by Wilda Milliron Worth is an inspiring account of a retired woman who embraces her lifelong dream of traveling. After retiring, she overcame societal expectations and financial constraints to pursue a life of adventure, exploring new cultures, meeting diverse people, and immersing herself in the wonders of the world.
Born in Pennsylvania during the Great Depression, Wilda was the first member of her Pennsylvania Dutch family to enter college–East Texas State Teachers College (now Texas A&M University, Commerce)–and receive a bachelor’s and a master’s Degree. She taught in elementary schools in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
After two divorces and a suicide, she made a career change into the private industry so she could support her home and raise four children as a single parent. Her hobbies include reading historical novels, memoirs, autobiographies, and self-help books, designing and quilting hand-made quilts, and traveling internationally and domestically. She is now retired and lives in Colorado Springs.
The story underscores the importance of pursuing your passions, stepping out of your comfort zone, and cherishing new experiences. It encourages readers to overcome fears and societal expectations, showing that courage and determination can lead to a fulfilling and meaningful life, regardless of age or circumstance.
Purchase the book via these links:
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Travel-Bug-Itchy-Feet-Retired/dp/B0D3M32CKM
- Mercado Libre: https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-1443037621-libro-a-travel-bug-with-itchy-feet-a-retired-woman-lives-_JM