2025 Greek Book Fair

Event Details

The Greek Book Fair is back with the 2025 edition to be held at the Greek Centre on Saturday, 6 December 2025.

Greek Book Fair ‘25 brings together writers, publishers and book retailers from across our community promoting publications from Greek and Greek Australian authors and publishers.

Visitors to the event will have the chance to meet with authors and browse a wide range of books in Greek and English that cover contemporary fiction, poetry, history and children’s publications.

With the festive season approaching, the Greek Book Fair is the perfect opportunity to choose a meaningful Christmas gift for friends and family - one that celebrates culture, language, and imagination.

Entry is free, and everyone is welcome to attend!

2025 Exhibitors & Authors

Angela Costi — Poetry: Poet Angela Costi presents The Heart of the Advocate and her earlier collections, offering lyrical works that explore identity, memory and the Greek-Australian experience.

Ann Nield — Local History: Ann Nield introduces Oakleigh is Our Life: Greek Settlement in Oakleigh, a richly researched community history capturing the suburb’s Greek heritage and migration stories.

Artemis Evangelidi — Self-Development / Leadership: Artemis Evangelidi showcases Life. Thoughts That Make The World Go Around and its companion workbook, guiding readers through personal growth, reflection and conscious leadership.

Billy Cotsis — History & Travel: Billy Cotsis brings a selection of his books exploring Greek history, global Greek communities and real-life adventures across the Hellenic world.

Christos Nicholas Fifis — Poetry & Literary Studies: Christos Fifis presents Ποιήματα 1963–2025 and his study on Yannis Ritsos, offering decades of poetic reflection and literary insight.

Constantine Pakavakis — Young Adult Historical Fiction: Constantine Pakavakis introduces Earthrunner and the War of Water, a YA novel co-authored with his daughter about two siblings caught in the tensions of ancient India before Alexander’s arrival.

GCM Bookstore — Mixed Categories: Explore a wide selection of Greek and Greek-Australian titles including children’s books, literature, cookbooks, history, language resources and community publications.

Helena Kidd — Memoir / Cypriot-Australian Stories: Helena Kidd shares her award-winning memoirs When the Past Awakens and When the Past is Left, chronicling intergenerational Cypriot-Australian journeys and women’s stories.

Hellenic Theorem Books — Children’s & Educational: Eleni Elefterias presents her children’s books and a history title designed to support literacy, cultural connection and Greek-language learning.

Inspire Now (Leo A. Eliades) — Memoir / Biography: Leo A. Eliades introduces The Providential Portrait, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, a true story about art, friendship and philanthropy inspired by painter Betty Coracas’ relationship with Dame Elisabeth.

Intext Language International Bookshop — Language & Literature: Intext offers Greek books for all ages, including language-learning materials, children’s literature and contemporary Greek titles.

i2Kids — Children’s Books: i2Kids brings a large range of Greek children’s books, mythology, educational resources and bilingual titles to support young readers and families.

Joanna Malioris — Children’s Christmas Book: Joanna Malioris launches It Is the First of December, a festive story celebrating the magic and anticipation of the holiday season for young readers.

Kanella Productions (Ruth Bardis) — Cookbooks: Ruth Bardis showcases her award-winning Greek cookbooks featuring regional flavours, family recipes and beautifully photographed dishes.

Kathryn Gauci — Historical Fiction: Kathryn Gauci presents her novels inspired by Greece and the Mediterranean, bringing readers vivid historical worlds shaped by resilience, culture and memory.

Koraly Dimitriadis — Poetry & Prose: Koraly Dimitriadis introduces her published works exploring migration, identity, relationships and womanhood through a bold and contemporary voice.

Magda Vourvoutsiotis — Children’s Bilingual Books: Magda Vourvoutsiotis shares her bilingual children’s series featuring Dimitri and Alexia, designed to support Greek language learning through relatable family stories.

Meni Valle — Cookbooks: Meni Valle brings her new cookbook Thessaloniki, celebrating the flavours, stories and culinary traditions of Greece’s vibrant northern capital.

Michael Yiannoudes — Autobiography & Cultural History: Michael Yiannoudes presents his autobiography Dodgy Mike alongside Greek Cinema Across Australia, offering personal reflection and a rare look at Greek film culture.

Penny Zagarelou-Mackieson — Social Issues / Adoption Reform: Penny Zagarelou-Mackieson showcases Greek, Actually: Disentangling Adoption Deceptions and Adoption Deception, blending personal narrative and professional advocacy.

Threads of Blue — Children’s Books & Educational Toys: Threads of Blue offers a curated collection of Greek and bilingual children’s books, early-learning titles and educational toys that connect young readers to language and culture.

Vivian Vass — Memoir: Vivian Vass presents two engaging memoirs, Adventure Before Dementia Down Under and Spinning Plates, Changing Hats, sharing humour, resilience and stories of life’s many roles.

Authors, publishers & retailers interested in trading at Greek Book Fair ‘25 are invited to register at https://www.trybooking.com/DGEQS.

For more information contact email info@greekcommunity.com.au or call 03 9662 2722