Held from October 7 to 11, 2026, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, the 78th Frankfurter Buchmesse brought together members of the international book and media industry for a five-day celebration of literature, publishing, and creative exchange. As one of the major meeting points for the global publishing community, the fair created a space where publishers, authors, literary agents, booksellers, rights professionals, distributors, and other industry representatives could meet, share ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Beyond showcasing books from different parts of the world, the event encouraged meaningful conversations about the future of publishing, the changing interests of readers, and the many ways stories can reach audiences across languages and cultures.
Among the titles represented by Citi of Books at this international literary gathering is “My Paper Children” by Michele Heeney. The book joins a diverse collection of literary works featured at the fair, representing the creativity, unique perspectives, and storytelling approaches that make the publishing world vibrant and diverse. Its presence at the event offers an opportunity to introduce the author’s work to a broader international audience while contributing to the exchange of stories and ideas among readers, authors, and publishing professionals. Through the representation of titles across various genres and themes, Citi of Books continues to support opportunities for authors to expand their reach and connect with new audiences in the global literary community.
“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.
Through images and verse, the collection maps the author’s artistic journey — from her early years in Western Pennsylvania to the cultural shifts of San Francisco in the 1960s and her later life in the American Southwest. The combination of poetry with photography creates a layered, multi-sensory experience that invites readers to see with both the eye and the mind’s imagination.
Rather than presenting a single story, the book celebrates the idea of creative memory — the places, people, and feelings that become part of one’s inner world. From landscapes in Mexico and Hawaii to the rugged beauty of New Mexico, each photo complements a poem that reflects on life’s passage, connection, beauty, and loss. This makes this book a contemplative work — part art book, part personal meditation — where visual and verbal elements resonate together.
“My Paper Children” stands out because it defies categorization: it is part photography book, part poetry collection, and part memoir. This makes it compelling not only to poetry lovers but also to visual art enthusiasts and readers who connect with creative, reflective storytelling.
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.
Citi of Books at the 78th Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026 — showcasing stories from diverse voices and creating opportunities for authors and their books to reach new markets, connect with global audiences, and inspire readers beyond borders.
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