The 2024 Malta Book Festival Exhibitors
Here are the exhibitors participating at the 2024 Malta Book Festival. Follow the link to their online bookshops to buy books, discover their latest titles and avail of any special Festival offers.
This year the Malta Book Festivalโs exhibitors space will occupy a record footage at the Malta Fairs and Conference Centre (MFCC) in Taโ Qali.ย
Accommodating over 40 exhibitors, the Malta Book Festival (MBF 24) will take up an unprecedented 1,800+sqm of stands, up from 1,668sqm in 2023 and 1,200sqm in 2022.
In collaboration with the National Book Council, Festival exhibitors are organising a number of literary activities for audiences of all ages to be announced in the coming months.
The National Literacy Agency within the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation is responsible for the promotion and improvement of literacy among children from preschool to the end of the official school age across the Maltese Islands.
Agenda Bookshop operates as the leading books and magazines retailer and is a household name in Malta. Today, the Agenda Bookshop stores are located in high profile, heavy footfall areas such as the Airport, the capital city Valletta and the main shopping malls. Offering the very latest International best sellers and a wide selection of new titles on a daily basis, our offer is as wide and deep as would be expected of leading bookshops in the UK.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat is a religious and humanitarian organisation. It encourages dialogue among different religions and believes in freedom of religion. It encompasses the principles of peace, tolerance, love and respect among followers of different beliefs. Its motto is: โLove for All, Hatred for Noneโ. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is also known for its active role in relief and helping those in need, through engagement in charitable and philanthropic work.
Arts Council Malta (ACM) is the national agency for development and investment in the cultural and creative sectors. Its central task is that of effectively funding, supporting and promoting the cultural and creative sectors in Malta. The Council manages a funding portfolio for the cultural and creative sectors through its national funding programmes. Our mission is driven by our commitment to cultural rights and to invest in the arts to strengthen Maltaโs creative and cultural ecology.
Il-Beลผลผul Bieลผel is a Maltese comical and satirical newspaper. It contains satirical and parodical comics and articles on current local and foreign affairs, cultural issues, international relations, social injustices, social commentary, slight politics and much more. It is important to note that it is not a political newspaper and does not fall under any right-wing or left-wing political parties; however, it does include well-known Maltese figures in the political sphere through a neutral lens.
Since 1990, BDL Distributors has been the leading publications distributor to all bookshops and retail outlets in Malta and Gozo. BDL Publishing, the second mast holding the companyโs sails, specializes in quality books ranging from childrenโs fiction to prestigious Melitensia literature. The third mast of the company is BDL Retail. Its outlet in San ฤ wann is a large depository of quality books where one can browse and shop directly from a selection of over 20,000 titles.
Bookends is a book bargain retail brand offering great value books at prices well below their original prices. We stock a huge range of books on different subjects. In the local book market, Bookends has gained a strong reputation for genuine bargain books and prices
Proudly independent since 1986, the Bonfirraro publishing house has immediately distinguished itself for the production of quality fiction, to which is added a focus on historical truths that have never been revealed and a successful line of essays and investigations on issues of strong social impact. The orientation towards a type of “committed” literature determines courageous publications with the character of denunciation against any form of injustice, with the aim of contributing to the struggle for the affirmation of freedom, a value considered inalienable. With seriousness, a spirit of sacrifice and in line with the maxim โOur history is the future toward which we are headingโฆโ, Bonfirraro likes to look far, to observe the elsewhere, “beyond the border,” to give himself and win challenges that seem only seemingly impossible.
The China Cultural Centre (CCC) in Malta was established on the basis of the MOU between the governments of the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Malta, which was signed in 2001. CCC is a non-profit cultural organisation dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture and the arts by means of cultural, educational and people-to-people activities. Through its programmes, CCC wishes to enhance the cordial and cooperative relations between the two peoples. So as to fulfil these aspirations, the Centre wishes to offer quality service to the Maltese public, as well as build close partnerships with public and private sectors.
Delicon Books is a boutique publishing house founded in 2021. It aims to promote Malta’s heritage and traditions through its publications, and help new authors fulfil their dream of seeing their work go into print by offering advice and support.
The Embassy of Spain will present its cultural programme and provide information on the DELE examinations for students of Spanish.
Faraxa Publishing was established in 2011, with the aim of publishing literary and non-literary translations into Maltese of world renowned authors and also lesser-known authors. The Faraxa Translation Series now boasts over 25 European classical works in Maltese translation and will be expanding further. Faraxa has published books of many genres, including academia, classical music, poetry, philosophy, young adult, fantasy and childrenโs literature.
Fondazzjoni Sagฤงtar is an independent and autonomous voluntary organisation without any political affiliation, whose main purpose is to serve a social and educational function among educators and students in Malta and Gozo. The principal aims of the Foundation are: to contribute towards the enhancement of the professional role of educators and the advancement of students; to provide opportunities for the professional growth of educators; to undertake projects or organise activities for the purposes of providing professional training to educators and enhancing the advancement of students; to generate and publish educational material.
The French Embassy, the Alliance Franรงaise and Lireka (online French bookstore) offer a wide range of new and second-hand French books at reduced prices.
The GermanโMaltese Circle is a voluntary organisation founded on 18 October 1962 with the aim of โpromoting closer understanding between Germany and Malta in all appropriate fields of activity and relationship, excluding political activitiesโ.ย To this end, the GermanโMaltese Circle has been organising various activities since then along with German language courses for adults and schoolchildren. // The Department of German is part of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Malta. It offers the opportunity to study German in a range of courses: fullโtime undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses (BA Honours in German, BA General with German, MA and PhD in German), partโtime language courses for all language levels (Certificate/Diploma in Language Proficiency), and partโtime evening courses for the general public (Certificate/Diploma in German).
Founded by Ruลผar Briffa and ฤ uลผรจ Bonnici in 1931, l-Gฤงaqda tal-Malti โ Universitร is a student organisation which strives to promote Maltese and aspects related to it as well as students and beyond. The aims of l-Gฤงaqda are: to work towards the use of the Maltese language across all aspects of life and Maltese culture; to instil interest and inspire studies in the Maltese language and literature among students hailing from University and other academic institutions, as well as the general public and authorities; to exercise and train competencies and media relevant to literary and linguistic aspects of Maltese; to celebrate Maltese authors, or writers who have written in Maltese or about the Maltese language; to help students hone their writing skills u publish their work in l-Gฤงaqdaโs publications.
Heritage Malta is the national agency for museums, conservation and cultural heritage. It is appreciably active in the field of publishing as part of its education and outreach endeavours. The range of works produced includes exhibition catalogues, collected papers, conference proceedings, workbooks, project books, activity books and guides. In autumn 2015, Heritage Malta also launched the periodical Tesserae.
Horizons is one of the leading book publishers on the island, winning numerous literary prizes in different book categories of the National Book Prize. It has published well-known and established authors, as well as introduced upcoming authors. As a publication house, Horizons gives a lot of importance to its relationship with the authors and involves them in every step of the publication. For Horizons, every detail is important: from editing to proofreading, from the choice of font to cover design. It is all these factors together that have set Horizons apart today.
If art is a window, consider this magazine a direct line to a fellow human, a world away. The beauty of the International Human Rights Art Movement (IHRAM) is that we are not just another soldier in the fight for global human equality; we are a peaceful space for human connection and reflection. We envision a world where artist activism is honoured as a human right, and a source of social change. The IHRAM Press was created with a simple goal: to celebrate and uplift up-and-coming creatives from all over the world; each of our authors and artists contend with their identities in the context of their environments, providing their unique perspectives on issues of human rights. We bring together all members of society through our anthologies and literary magazine, from artists-in-exile and at risk; to activists on the front lines of the struggle for rights and justice in their own country; to creators working in all media; to national and international politicians, government agencies, social leaders and celebrities.
Inanna Publishers produces books on cultural anthropology, especially the women’s telling tradition and women’s history and traditional life, along with all possible subjects related to Malta’s great Prehistory, particularly the Neolithic era, focusing on the First Maltese (5800-4400 BC) and the Temple Period (3600-2400 BC).
Inspire is committed to transparency, accountability and innovation. Our governance ensures integrity in all decisions, while financial management maximises our impact. With our dedicated team and generous supporters, we are creating a world where every individual with different abilities can thrive.
The Italian Cultural Institute in Valletta, as the Cultural Office of the Italian Embassy in Malta, is an entity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The Institute’s mission is to promote Italian culture abroad.
JENS C. BรDINGER is the self-published author of The Chronicles of Lilith series, a metaphysical dark fantasy/Sci-Fi series that brings together The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and Inception in an epic action-packed narrative. The Queen of Shards and The Darkness Within, the first two books, were published in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
Creativity, innovation, high quality and interest for readers are among the most important considerations for Kite Group. Through each book, Kite Group aims to create an experience that delights readers. This is true for both the visual seeker and even the reading seeker. Among the books published by this house of publications, winners of various awards, are those on art, culture, biographies, short stories, humor books, photography, architecture, law and the history of our country. Kite Group offers a service to readers and anyone who wants to publish a book. You can buy books published by Kite Group from www.kitegroup.com.mt and get a 25% discount by entering the coupon code BOOKS25 during the Festival days.
Midsea Books Ltd and Klabb Kotba Maltin are considered to be Maltaโs leading publisher. It was set up in 1969 by Pawlu Mizzi. In 2021 KKM celebrated its 50th anniversary from the publishing of its first book Il-Gaฤกฤกa in 1971. Midsea Books with its subsidiaries Klabb Kotba Maltin, and Heritage Books, have become a household name in producing childrenโs titles, novels and fiction, reference and fine art books about Malta. A number of books published are award winners or have been short-listed for awards both in Malta and overseas.
Publisher and producer of handmade books and paper products. The story of Kotba Calleja starts with a love for paper as a humble, unique and versatile material. It is a passion that translates into quality products made entirely in Malta. Every part of the process โ every fold, every cut, each and every stitch, every gluing โ is rigorously made by hand with a lot of patience. That’s why they’re unique. Kotba Calleja’s publications are biased towards experimentation and fresh imagery and nuance that give today’s Maltese prose and poetry its contemporary identity. This publishing house represents both established and emerging writers.
Malta Libraries is the entity responsible for the National Library of Malta, the National Library (Gozo), the Central Public Library, the Gozo Public Library, all Regional and Branch Public Libraries in the Maltese Islands as well as the National Bibliographic Office. As an entity, Malta Libraries was established by the Malta Libraries Act (Act VII of 2011), replacing the former Libraries Department.
Wikimedia Community Malta (WCM) is a wiki user group based in Malta. This group aims to encourage the uptake of wiki activity among Maltese communities, through the implementation of various wiki activities, projects, and training & outreach events. Special attention is given to Wikipedia and Wikidata, especially in terms of Maltese-language use and information about anything associated with Malta. WCM is affiliated with the Wikimedia Foundation’s Affiliations Committee.
Malta Online Bookshop is a virtual Maltese bookshop, founded by Mr Patrick Anastasi over 25 years ago, specialising in Melitensia, rare and antique books published in Malta and or by Maltese authors.
Since it started in 1995, Malta University Distributors has been integral in publishing scholarly works and research journals across all fields of study at the University of Malta. Our publications celebrate Maltaโs rich cultural heritage and include essential textbooks for matriculation exams and University courses. Dedicated to advancing knowledge and education, we take pride in producing high-quality books that serve both the academic community and the general public.
The Maltese Society for Christian Civilisaton is a civic and cultural organisation of Catholic inspiration. It serves to promote and defend the three pillars of Christian Civilisation, namely Tradition, the Family and Private Property. The society holds conferences, book launches and other public civic/cultural apostolate activities in defence of the values of Christian civilisation.
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Meli Bookshop has two shops which are both located in the capital city, Valletta. The first shop was opened in 1965 and after some time, the second was opened.ย One of the shops can be found at 52, Santa Luฤija Street where one can find the latest assortment of Melitensia books, Maltese and English novels. The shop also provides books for children and cookbooks. The other shop can be found in Old Bakery Street, numbered 185. In this shop one may browse through a large variety of classical literature of both prose and poetry with bargain prices. There are also many novels in English, Sci-Fiย books, fantasy books, horror books, murder books and much more! One can find cookbooks and other general books here as well. Travel books are also foundย in this bookshop.ย For this yearโs Malta Book Festival, Meli Bookshop will be having a new sample of books in English which you can find in their shops!
The Mellieฤงa Local Council helps local authors to publish their books as part of their series ‘ฤฆannieqa Kotba Melleฤงin’. These are published in Maltese or English across various genres such as fiction, nonfiction and poems. The council is also committed to help authors from our locality to showcase their works and make it more accessible to the general public.
Merlin Library has supplied Primary and Secondary textbooks as well as Sixth Form textbooks to customers since 1978. Our book shop in Blata L-Bajda is the only bookshop in Malta to stock text books all year round. A good selection of revision and self study material for most subjects can also be found in stock. We are a specialist childrenโs bookshop and consequently stock thousands of titles suitable for children from 3 months to young adults. We stock a good selection of fiction, nonfiction, and general interest books for adults too. We often have special offers running at the bookshop and special discounts for children that are members of the Wizzies Club. Merlin Library was the first to have introduced childrenโs authors to Malta to talk to children in schools hence supporting schools in their quest to instil the importance of reading among students. In 2003 Lynne Reid Banks was the ‘first author’ and many since have followed.
Set up in 1964, Merlin has grown into Malta’s most innovative and exciting publisher. Home to most of Malta’s key authors, Merlin prides itself on its backlist of Maltese literature, as well as on its nurturing of new authors with innovative styles and expression. Winner of the Best Book Production for multiple years, Merlin has been at the forefront of production, design, packaging and marketing. Merlin’s books have been exhibited at Frankfurt, London and Bologna Book Fairs.
Pandora Bargain Books offers a large variety of Maltese and English books at reduced prices both for adults and for children. Furthermore, Pandora Publications publishes books in Maltese at affordable prices for every family in Malta.
In 1975, the Society of Christian Doctrine known as M.U.S.E.U.M. developed a well-established bookshop named after its Founder, Preca Library. It specializes in the sale of religious literature and other multimedia resources from several of the main publishing houses in Europe, Asia and North America. In November 1997 the bookshop was moved to a more spacious and specifically designed area, which is incorporated within the Society Central House at Blata l-Bajda, affording easier access to the general public. Apart from the large variety of spiritual books, Preca Library offers a large variety of Christian souvenirs for all occasions: Christmas, Holy Week, Weddings, Baptism, Holy Communion, Confirmation, Birthdays, etc.
The mission of the Service Dogs Malta Foundation is to ensure that no person who could potentially benefit from a service dog is left without one.
SKS is a publishing house based in Malta specialising mainly in the genres of history, literature, political theory, culture and biography. SKS strives to inform and educate the general public by publishing high-quality books based on a liberal understanding of life, history and literature, to provide writers and researchers of a similar persuasion the opportunity to publish their works, and to contribute towards the social, cultural, intellectual and national enrichment.
The University of Malta is making its debut at the Malta Book Festival, represented by THINK Magazine, UM Library and Malta University Press (MUP). United by the spirit of exploration, our collective mission is to showcase the knowledge and innovation of UM’s academics and students. THINK, our official research magazine, spearheads this effort by disseminating current UM research in its publications. This year, UM Library commemorates a decade of open access research (OAR), supporting widespread access to knowledge. Additionally, MUP produces and distributes scholarly publications that embody the essence of exploration, creativity and cultural enrichment within the global literary community.
UXBT LTD publishes books on Economics and Political Philosophy, also for children.
Benna products are synonymous with fresh, high-quality dairy sourced exclusively from local cow’s milk. The milk is collected daily from around 95 farmers and processed at M.D.P.’s state-of-the-art facility in ฤฆamrun. Benna ensures that fresh milk and dairy products reach consumers across Malta every morning with a workforce of around 120 full-time employees and a distribution network of 40 self-employed distributors. Benna’s commitment to quality is further underscored by its reliance on the island’s approximately 6,000 dairy cows and the 47% of arable land dedicated to growing animal forage. This local focus supports Maltese agriculture and guarantees that every Benna product is as fresh and wholesome as the day it was produced. From its humble beginnings in 1938 to its status as Malta’s leading dairy brand, Benna continues to honour its heritage while embracing innovation, ensuring that the people of Malta enjoy the best dairy products every day.