The London Book Fair Indonesia Market Focus 2019

Dates:
  • 2018-19
Location:
  • Olympia, London and around the UK

In 2019, Indonesia takes the stage at The London Book Fair as the Market Focus country. Working with the National Book Committee of Indonesia, the British Council will showcase some of the best writing coming from Indonesia in a range of literary events with Indonesian writers. 

 

Click here for our full list of Indonesia literature events in the UK

 

Click here for our full list of Indonesia literature seminars at The London Book Fair

 

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