“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.
Author Luisa Tennant prides herself on being the oldest of 11 children and the second mother to most of them. In her youth, she worked as a camp counselor in Michigan and Wisconsin. One of her jobs was helping children balance their camp checkbooks. She was interviewed by Benjie Cole from CBS Radio, where she shared how she became a camp counselor and worked with amazing kids. She emphasized that working with kids is both amazing and fun. In the interview, she featured the other version of her book, Your Army of Dollars. You may listen to the full interview:
In partnership with ARPress, Luisa Tennant held a successful book signing event during the 2025 Los Angeles Festival of Books (LATFOB) at the University of Southern California. The 2025 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (LATFOB), held on April 26–27 at the University of Southern California (USC), was a significant cultural event that brought together a diverse array of participants and marked its 30th anniversary with a vibrant celebration of literature, culture, and community. The festival is known for attracting a large crowd each year. For instance, the 2024 festival drew over 150,000 attendees, and the 2025 event featured more than 550 writers, experts, and storytellers, along with hundreds of exhibitors.
Pacific Book Review also recommends the notable book Your Army of Dollars (Coloring Book). Here’s an excerpt from the book review written by Pacific Book Review that highlights its appeal:
“Your Army of Dollars by creator Luisa Tennant is a basic economic educational children’s lesson masquerading as a coloring book. With classic black-and-white line drawings allowing space for kids to fill in with crayons, the analogy of having an ‘Army of Dollars’ empowering children to be the ‘Commander’ of the allocation of funds is a brilliant concept for teaching the fundamental aspects of how to save and spend money.”
The US Review of Books (USRB) also recommends this book.Here’s the review from the USRB that highlights:
“Undoubtedly, Tennant’s storybook helps fill a niche often lacking—that of basic financial literacy aimed specifically for the readership of young children. Some schools are beginning to incorporate such material into curricula, as the author notes. Because of this title’s age-appropriate approach, Tennant’s book itself could play a significant part in creating and imparting such real-world financial savvy to children of all ages. Educators and parents alike have here a helpful tool. And the educational process, vis-à-vis utilization of this title’s material, can be fashioned significantly more engaging in that this work doubles as a coloring book. The accompanying artwork is presented in simple line drawings, with young readers encouraged to color in the pages with creative imagination. The result is an interactive and fun way to learn financial responsibility.”
This book is also available in Dutch, German, and French editions.
Purchase the book, Your Army of Dollars by Luisa Tennant, via this link:
