Kolkata/IBNS: The International Kolkata Book Fair, which is recognised by the International Publishers Association, Geneva, will be held from Jan 30 to Feb 12, 2023.

The Focal Theme Country of the 46th International Kolkata Book Fair 2023 will be Spain.

This will be Spain's second appearance in the International Kolkata Book Fair as the Theme Country. Earlier it was in 2006.

The international complex will also have the presence of the UK, USA, Japan, Vietnam, France, Thailand, Australia, Argentina, Guatemala, Mexico, Cuba, Peru, other Latin American countries and Bangladesh.

Publishers from the States of India like Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Telangana, Odisha along with the Little Magazines will also be an integral part of the event.

The fair will be inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

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