Applications are now open to table at the 10th edition of the Read Quebec Book Fair! This annual celebration of Quebec’s English-language literature returns on December 6 and 7, 2025 in the beautiful and historic Casa d’Italia.
Book publishers and those dealing in magazines, journals and literary wares are welcome to apply to reserve a table. As space is limited, applications will be reviewed by our book fair committee. We will aim to get back to all applicants in a timely manner.
Please see the pricing and exhibitor eligibility details below. We look forward to welcoming you at the fair!
About the Read Quebec Book Fair
The Read Quebec Book Fair was founded in 2015 by the Association of English-Language Publishers of Quebec and the Atwater Writers Exhibition. It’s an occasion to celebrate English-language writing from here, and to encourage booklovers of all ages and interests to browse, buy and get books signed.
In the past the Fair has been restricted to Quebec-based English-language publishers. The 10th edition marks the first year open to non-member publishers and exhibitors. We hope to showcase a diverse range of literature and offer visitors the opportunity to support Canadian publishers this holiday season.
Find photos from our 2024 fair here, and learn more about past editions of the fair here.
2025 Fair Dates and Location
Casa d’Italia
Dec. 6-7
505 rue Jean-Talon E
Montreal, QC
Exhibitor Pricing
Rates
- $250 before October 1st
- $300 after October 1st
AELAQ Member Rates
- Solidarity price / Early bird: $125 before October 1st
- Suggested price: $200 after October 1st
- Pay it forward price: $300
If you can afford the suggested or pay-it-forward tables, we are grateful for the support. These efforts allow us to keep the fair accessible for smaller and emerging presses. After October 1, 2025, the early bird / solidarity price for members will no longer be available.
For multiple table reservations, exhibitors are free to choose a combination of sponsor, solidarity or suggested price tables. Note that we will do our best to accommodate multiple table reservations if space allows.
Each table reservation includes:
- 6 ft. table
- 2 chairs
- Signage identifying your publishing house / exhibitor name
- Black tablecloth
- Name tags
Eligibility criteria
As the book fair is organized by the Association of English-language Publishers, our focus is on attracting Canadian-owned publishers to exhibit. Authors with traditional Canadian publishers who are interested in participating are encouraged to pass along the application information to their publishers. We are not accepting applications from self-published authors at this time.
While the mandate and focus of the fair is to celebrate and sell English-language books, we acknowledge the rich multilingual context within which the fair exists in Montreal, and welcome applications from publishers of books in other languages.
Cancellation policy
Until September 30, 2025: full refund
Until October 31, 2025: 50% refund
From November 1, 2025 onwards: no refund
For any questions, please contact alexandra@aelaq.org.