TiBE 2020 Yearly Theme: New Horizons of Reading

Taipei International Book Exhibition(TiBE) has always been praised for having high number of and diverse categories of onsite events and activities. This year, the in-person events of TiBE was canceled due to concerns about COVID-19. Despite the impact of the disease, TiBE continued to serve the publishing industry and all the book lovers, aiming to bring them the amazing event experiences.

Themed as New Horizons of Reading, the online version of TiBE 2020 was presented in four major parts, six themed exhibitions, 500+ videos, and 1000+ books.

TiBE 2020 Themed Exhibitions Online
A highlight presentation of six themed exhibitions, including “Food in Federico Fellini’s Drawings,” “2020 TiBE Book Awards,” “Golden Butterfly Awards 2020,” “Let’s Go! Explore Museums,” “Taiwan Art History in the Comics,” and “Recommended Titles for Elementary and Junior High Students.”

TiBE 2020 Reading Salons Online
This section showcased 28 readers’ favorite author meetings salon activities in online videos, including interviews with local award-winning authors, and pre-recorded videos of foreign authors reading their own works for Taiwanese readers.

TiBE 2020 Online Book Show
The annual TiBE is one of the most important promotional platforms for local publishing houses. The Online Book Show section presented photos and introductions of 1000+ highlighted publications, providing readers a quick-and-easy method to find the most recommended books from various publishers.

Reading News
This section shared information about reading activities and book launches held by publishing houses, bookstores, and cultural associations in different Taiwanese cities during the period of the online book fair.