From November 25th to 29th, nearly 3,000 activities will welcome visitors to the 49th edition of the Montreal Book Fair. Sandro Veronesi and Laura Simonati, with the support of the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal, will take part in the 2026 Montreal Book Fair.
Here is the program:
- Thursday November 26th – 1 pm
- Friday November 27th – 11 am
Palais des congrés
1001 Jean Paul Riopelle Pl.
Illustration workshop with Laura Simonati
During this workshop with author Laura Simonati, we will discover the book La Fête des Chiens (Versant Sud Jeunesse), in which a lively group of dogs spontaneously organizes a party and a little rebellion at a dog show. Together, we will draw all kinds of different dogs, each of whom will receive a name and a special award!
- Saturday November 28th – 11 am
- Sunday November 29th – 1 pm
Palais des congrés
1001 Jean Paul Riopelle Pl. # 901
Laura Simonati Book Signing
Come meet Laura Simonati and have her book «La Fête des Chiens» signed!
- Saturday November 28th – 12 am
Palais des congrés
1001 Jean Paul Riopelle Pl.
A Conversation with Sandro Veronesi: A Leading Voice in Contemporary Italian Literature
Join Sandro Veronesi for a special conversation in an exclusive interview hosted by Claudia Larochelle. Sandro will reflect on his life and literary career, exploring themes that run throughout his work, including family ties, personal upheavals and the passage of time. A leading figure in contemporary Italian literature, he is the author of Caos calmo (winner of the Strega Prize and the Prix Femina étranger) and The Hummingbird, which earned him a second Strega Prize. In Black September, readers are transported to the Tuscan coast in the summer of 1972, where twelve-year-old Gigio discovers music, literature and first love. As the Munich Olympics attack dominates the headlines, a personal tragedy marks the end of his childhood. Weaving together family memories and collective history, the novel explores the loss of innocence, the power of language and the transition to adulthood.
An exceptional opportunity to meet one of the leading voices in contemporary Italian literature.
- Saturday November 28th – 1 pm
Palais des congrés
1001 Jean Paul Riopelle Pl. # 901
Sandro Veronesi Book Signing
Come meet Sandro Veronesi and have his book «Black September» signed!
To view the complete program, please visit the Montreal Book Fair website