International book fairs play an important role in creating connections, bringing together the people and ideas that continue to shape the publishing industry. This year, LIBER Feria Internacional del Libro 2026 welcomed the global publishing community to Barcelona for three days of networking, professional exchange, business opportunities, and conversations that opened new paths for books and their creators.
Taking place from September 29 to October 1, 2026, at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Hall 1, LIBER 2026 served as a meeting point for the Spanish-language book industry and an important bridge between Europe and Latin America. The 44th edition brought together publishers, authors, agents, distributors, booksellers, rights buyers, and other industry professionals, creating opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, explore new markets, and discover possibilities within the evolving world of publishing.
Among the titles represented by Citi of Books at this year’s international gathering is “My Paper Children” by Michele Heeney. The book gives readers another opportunity to discover the author’s creative work and adds another distinctive title to the range of stories being brought into the LIBER community. Through its presence at the fair, the book can become part of conversations surrounding literature, publishing, and the ways authors can connect with readers across different markets.
“My Paper Children” by Michele Heeney is a creative anthology of photographs and poems spanning more than four decades of the author’s life experiences — from the mountains of Western Pennsylvania to the vibrant cultural scenes of 1960s San Francisco, and on to landscapes in West Africa, Mexico, Hawaii, California, and New Mexico.
This expressive work blends imagery and verse into a reflective artistic narrative about memory, place, identity, and the people who shape us. More than just a typical poetry collection, it serves as a visual memoir — inviting readers to explore memories and emotions through both sight and language. The “paper children” of the title could be seen as metaphors for the author’s creations: poems and photographs that represent the fragments of life she has witnessed, documented, and made tangible over years of travel, reflection, and transformation.
Its richly illustrated pages invite slow reading, where readers can linger over photos and let accompanying poems deepen their perception of what they see. It’s the kind of book that rewards re-reading and contemplation — a unique artistic conversation between image and word that resonates long after the last page is turned.
Whether you’re drawn to poetry, photography, or artful personal reflection, this collection offers a rich, sensory journey through decades of life seen and felt — a book to savor slowly and return to often.
With its focus on international business, professional networking, and the expansion of Spanish-language publishing into European and Latin American markets, LIBER provides a setting where these connections can take shape.
Citi of Books at LIBER Feria Internacional del Libro 2026 — bringing every book into an international publishing community where stories can find new connections, new possibilities, and new readers.
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