“Empower book fair with new technology and create a never-ending exchange platform for international book industry.”
– Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF）
ARPress has been actively participating in some of the world’s most prominent international book fairs, from the Bologna Book Fair and the London Book Fair to events in Miami and Sharjah. We’re excited to share that our journey doesn’t stop there. Our latest step forward: participation in the Beijing International Book Fair. This expansion brings even more opportunities to connect with readers, authors, and publishers on a truly global scale. And we’re just getting started.
The 31st edition of the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), held from June 18 to 22, 2025, unfolded as a vibrant tapestry of literary innovation, cultural exchange, and academic collaboration. Hosted at the China National Convention Center, this year’s fair showcased over 400,000 titles and introduced groundbreaking initiatives that highlighted the evolving landscape of global publishing.
Spanning 50,000 square meters, BIBF 2025 featured more than 1,700 exhibitors from 80 countries, a significant increase from previous years. Notably, first-time participants from Bangladesh, Chile, Ethiopia, and Jamaica brought fresh perspectives to the fair’s diverse representation. The event attracted approximately 300,000 visitors on the first day alone, reflecting the growing global interest in literature and publishing.
Looking ahead; as BIBF 2025 concluded, it became evident that the fair had not only showcased the latest trends in publishing but also set the stage for future innovations. The integration of digital technologies, the celebration of cultural heritage, and the fostering of global dialogue all underscored the fair’s role as a pivotal platform in the evolving publishing world.
In the coming years, we anticipate further advancements in digital publishing, deeper cultural exchanges, and continued global collaboration, all of which will shape the future of literature and the publishing industry. BIBF 2025 has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the literary world, paving the way for a more interconnected and innovative publishing landscape.
ARPress has had the privilege of working with talented authors from around the globe. From June 18 to 22, 2025, some of their most remarkable works were showcased at an incredible book fair. It was a proud and humbling moment for both the authors and the publisher to take part in such a meaningful and prestigious event, one that not only celebrated literature but also supported a greater cause.
Recently, The US Review of Books (USRB) recommended and highly praised “Trashed or Treasured?” by Glenn Bryant Havumaki, D. Min.
“Trashed or Treasured?” by Glenn Bryant Havumaki, D. Min. has received acclaim from Barbara Bamberger Scott of the US Review of Books. Barbara highlighted that:
“He reminds readers that humans were created out of dust, and will return to dust, yet their restoration in spirit exists through the life and sacrifice of God’s son, Jesus.”
“Trashed or Treasured?” by Glenn Bryant Havumaki, D. Min. was also among the books displayed by Author Reputation Press during the Frankfurt Book Fair 2023 in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 18–22, 2023. The Frankfurter Buchmesse, reportedly known as the world’s largest trade fair for books, opened its doors to participants around the globe celebrating books and their authors.
The author, Dr. Glenn Havumaki, has been ministering to older adults since 1976. For 35 years, he served as Director of Christian Ministries and Lead Chaplain at The Elim Park Baptist Home in Cheshire, CT. Since his retirement in 2014, he has served as a Certified Ministry Partner with the Christian Grandparenting Network (christiangrandparenting.com). He is married to Sandra, the father of three adult married children, and Papa has eight grandchildren.
“Trashed or Treasured?” poses that older adults should be supported in discovering purpose and opportunities to serve God throughout their remaining years. He underscores the importance of valuing, reconnecting with, and honoring the elderly, rather than casting them aside.
The author’s hope is that this book will challenge the reader to find a biblical basis for ministry that will prepare people to live out their older adult years purposefully. Older adults need to be prepared to cross over the bridge of eternal significance with the confidence that eternal life will be theirs as they enter into the presence of God with Jesus Christ.
Pacific Book Review also recommends the notable book “Trashed or Treasured?” by Glenn Bryant Havumaki, D. Min.
Here’s an excerpt from the book review written by Pacific Book Review that highlights its appeal:
“What sets Trashed or Treasured? apart is its grounding in Christian faith and the belief that every life, especially in old age, is precious and purposeful. Remarkably, Havumaki has woven biblical truths throughout, that investigates how to treat older adults and how that reflects on the spiritual health of those offering care within the church, families, and communities alike. He has largely emphasized the need to reconnect with and care for the elderly, encouraging communities to help older adults find meaning and ways to serve God until their final days.”
A book trailer for “Trashed or Treasured?” is also available, offering viewers a preview of the characters and the world portrayed in the story.
Watch the book trailer below:
The US Review of Books (USRB) recommends “Trashed or Treasured?” by Glenn Bryant Havumaki, D. Min. Here’s the review from the USRB that highlights:
“The author’s concern throughout this thought-provoking work is that our society generally dismisses the needs of elders, targeting the urge to get rid of wrinkles as a case in point. Yet he questions, “How beautiful does one have to look to meet Jesus?” His basic tenets stress that we should treat our elders respectfully and religiously, as churchgoers and as a nation. With years of personal and professional immersion in the well-considered principles he sets forth, Havumaki offers a plethora of memorable case studies, some brief, as in small life-changing incidents arising in the settings for the aging of which he is chaplain, and some lengthy, including his lively, intelligent explications of biblical truth as a consistent basis. It is his wish that readers will take his message to heart and begin to plan for their own aging process, with an eye always to finishing well and encouraging that goal in others.”
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