A Thousand and One Books: A Multilingual Book Exhibition with an Emphasis on Middle Eastern Languages.
1001 Books, an initative by Asemana Books, seeks to celebrate the rich literary and linguistic diversity of the Middle East through curating multilingual book exhibitions that bridges cultures, communities, and histories. By showcasing works in Arabic, Persian, Kurdish, Turkish, and other regional languages alongside their translations, the exhibition promotes cross-cultural understanding, highlights the role of translation in knowledge exchange, and affirms the enduring vitality of multilingual expression.
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1001 Books Book Fair History
Books in Bloom: A Nowruz Persian Book Fair
Presented by BaTo Cultural in collaboration with 1001 Books With participation of publishers and booksellers:
Asemana Books • Bamdad Bookstore • Parastook • Acknoon • Noghreh • Kabul
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Richmond Hill Performing Arts Centre
Toronto Persian Book Fair 2025
We’re proud to announce that with the addition of Nokja, Hafteh, and Radian, the lineup of exhibitors at the Toronto Persian Book Fair is now complete and stronger than ever.
Organized in collaboration with 1001 Books and the Cyrus Film Festival, and supported by Global Link, the fair will take place on November 14–15, bringing together leading Persian-language publishers and bookstores from Canada and Europe to showcase their latest publications.
Participating Publishers & Bookstores:
Azadan • Asemana • Aknun • Iran Nameh • Baran • Parastoo • Chelipa • Hafteh • Dena • Saray-e Bamdad • Shahnameh • Radian • Zagros • Forough • Kabul • Gardoon • Noghreh • Nakoja • Noogam
Toronto Persian Book Fair 2025
1001 Books Fair and Cyrus Film Festival in collaboration with Global Link present:
The Toronto Persian Book Fair is a major cultural event celebrating Persian-language and diaspora publishing, with participation from several Canada- and Europe-based publishers. Alongside book exhibits, the fair offers a vibrant schedule of readings, workshops, and film-related sessions, making it a gathering place for writers, readers, cinema enthusiasts and creatives across generations.
For the full schedule and registration information, follow the fair’s official channels (1001 Books Fair Instagram page) or participating publishers.
Venue: Global Link, Toronto
Dates: November 14–15, 2025
Program Highlights
Friday, November 14
- 6:00–7:00 PM — Workshop: Commedia dell’Arte
Presenter: Dr. Duman Riazi (دکتر دومان ریاضی)
A dynamic, hands-on introduction to the Italian theatrical tradition that influenced modern acting and improvisation. - 7:00–8:00 PM — Book Launch: من و هشتاد سالگی (Me and My Eighties)
Author: Dr. Ezzat Mossallenezad (دکتر عزت مصلینژاد) — Published by Zagros Press
Join us for an intimate discussion and book signing with the author, reflecting on life, memory, and resilience.
Saturday, November 15
4:30–5:30 PM — Workshop: Film Production and Financing
Presenter: Asa Kazerani
A practical guide to producing and financing independent films — from concept and pitching to festival distribution.
10:30–11:30 AM — Workshop: Frame and Frame
Presenter: SADAF
A visual storytelling session exploring rhythm, perspective, and narrative framing in film and photography.
12:00–1:15 PM — Book Launch: Colour and Mystery (رنگ و راز)
Author: Irene Monique Salehi (ایرن مونیک صالحی) — Published by Asemana Books
Launch of Colour and Mystery: A Life in Seven Panels — a biographical and artistic journey through colour and imagination.
1:30–2:30 PM — Workshop: From Story to Screenplay (تبدیل داستان به فیلمنامه)
Presenter: Bita Malakouti (بیتا ملکوتی)
Learn how to translate fiction into cinematic language through structure, character, and visual storytelling.
3:00–4:15 PM — Book Launch: From Northwest (از شمال غرب)
Author: Amir Hossein Bakhtiari (امیر حسین بختیاری) — Published by Asemana Books
A presentation and discussion of short stories exploring identity, migration, and belonging.