The world’s largest bookfair, Frankfurter Buchmesse, opened its doors last October 16-20, 2024, in Frankfurt, Germany. For worldwide business and trading, it is regarded as the most significant book fair on earth. More than 4,300 exhibitors and an expected 114,000 trade visitors from 131 countries, welcoming rights professionals from a total of 355 agencies and publishers make the Frankfurt Book Fair a place of endless discoveries. On the stages we experienced exciting international voices.
As the Frankfurter Buchmesse celebrates its anniversary for another year of serving the industry, Citi of Books did not miss the chance to join the 76th Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurter Buchmesse) in Frankfurt, Germany. This spectacular gathering honors fascinating works and their creators.
With a series of activities prepared, one of the most anticipated this year is the chosen country to be the guest of honor, which is Italy. The country will present not just its diverse, unique qualities as an attractive place to travel but also as a country with a rich literary tradition.
Citi of Books is excited to present books written by our distinguished authors. In our assigned booth, a range of books—from fiction to nonfiction—would be on exhibit. A book included in the gallery was “Bertha The Ordinary Chicken” by Danna Southwell.
Danna Southwell resides in sunny California with her husband, with whom she has shared 53 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they are proud parents to six children and doting grandparents to 15 grandchildren, creating a vibrant family tapestry filled with love and laughter. Danna has dedicated 44 years to successfully owning and operating her own piano studio, where she finds immense joy in nurturing her students’ musical talents and witnessing their growth as they master the instrument. Outside of music, she has a passion for quilting, gardening, and raising chickens, each hobby bringing her a sense of fulfillment and connection to the world around her.
“Bertha The Ordinary Chicken” is a delightful children’s book inspired by the authors’ shared love for raising chickens. The story cleverly personifies the unique personalities and motherly instincts of chickens, highlighting their emotional depth and social dynamics. Just like humans, these charming birds experience feelings of rejection, a desire to belong, and, most importantly, the capacity for love.
This warm and engaging narrative delivers an important message: every individual is significant and possesses inherent value. It emphasizes that qualities such as appearance, size, and talent are secondary to having a kind, caring, and selfless heart. Through Bertha’s journey, readers are encouraged to embrace their uniqueness and cultivate self-acceptance, reminding them of the importance of feeling good about themselves. The story serves as a gentle reminder that love and compassion are what truly matter in our interconnected lives.