Global Book Fair: Saturday, 25th May, 2019
Immerse yourself in the joy of reading printed and picture books. Nearly new books in several languages for children ages 0-14 will be on sale. Stock your family library and invite a friend to come and have fun browsing. Children First’s bookfair is open to the public and proceeds go to Room to Read, a global non-profit organization promoting literacy in regions of Africa and Asia especially among young girls.
Now announcing our programme!
Activities for children include an origami workshop and painting session followed by a kids yoga class by Chantal Hauser. Parents are invited to join Dr. Wolfram Hötzenecker for a talk about allergies in children and don’t miss the mini-concert by Dawn Lilgé and her small ensemble of violin students. Face painting will be provided by Delitime 10.00-12.00. After lunch join local author Miriam Reed as she reads her book Run Ziggy Run. Last but not least we will draw our lucky winners for our exciting raffle prizes. Rain or shine, this will be a great day out for the whole family.
Click here to register now for a talk or activity with our online form.
Activities for children are 5 CHF each. Tickets for the talk for parents is 30 CHF. Ticket proceeds for talks and activities will go to Room to Read. We thank our presenters and participants for supporting the education of children here and abroad.
Watch the 5 reasons to come to the Global Book Fair
A Big Thank You to our Book Box Collection Sites & Partners!
Our thanks to the members of the Zurich community who supported book collection and donated raffle prizes.
- La Escuelita
- GZ Riesbach
- Evang. Methodistische Kirche Zentrum Zelthof
- St. Anton’s English Mission
- eBay in Zurich and Bern
- Academicus Zurich cafe and play atelier
- Chelsey Schill, Voice Coach
- Balboa Gym
- Hiltl
- Music & Form
- Chocolat Dieter Meier
- Delitime
- Inter-Community School Zürich
- House of Kids
- Lakeside School
- The Yoga Store
- UZH English Department
- … and our countless parents, children, and families who have dropped off books!
If you have any questions, please email bookfair@childrenfirst.ch.
In Loving Memory – The Global Book Fair honours the life of Kishori Salter who tragically lost her life in 2016. Kishori established the first Book Fair at Children First to raise funds for charity. This year proceeds from sales of children’s books at our Global Book Fair on May 25, 2019 will support children’s literacy across the globe in partnership with Room to Read a global charity. Learn more about Kishori.
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