Writers / Speakers

“Afto ekanes panta” (“You’ve Always Done This”) by Nikos Iatrou & “Sarah en Berlin” by Ismini Kariotaki
The novelists Nikos Iatrou and Ismini Kariotaki discuss parenthood, on the occasion of their two recent books, “Afto ekanes panta” (“You’ve Always Done This”) and “Sarah en Berlin”, respectively. Moderation: Alexandra Christakaki, journalist.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Ikaros Publishing / Potamos Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

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“Aposyndesi” (“Disconnection”) by Nikos Iatrou
The author Nikos Iatrou converses with the journalist and project advisor of the Chania Book Festival, Kiriaki Beioglou, about his new novel (Iolkos Publishing), a story of desire, loss, and pain of two individuals who undergo a double shock upon learning simultaneously about the death of their partners and their secret relationship.

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

Workshop for teachers
Using travel literature in teaching can be an excellent option to encourage students to explore new worlds and cultures. Educational material will be provided and interactive activities will be presented on the books «Fantastiki volta sto Londino» / “Fantastic walk in London”, «Fantastiki volta sti Florentia» / “Fantastic walk in Florence”, «Fantastiki volta sti Thessaloniki» / “Fantastic walk in Thessaloniki” (Kalenti Publishing), «Ta magika ble gyalia mas taxidevoun sta limania tis Kyprou» / “Our magic blue glasses travel us to the ports of Cyprus” (Cyprus Ports Authority). Curated by Melina Iliopoulou, Msc Sociologist, special educator, author.

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

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Children’s creative writing workshop “Travelling with imagination”
A creative writing program for children 7-12 years old on the subject of travel, with the educational curation of Melina Iliopoulou, Msc Sociologist, special educator and author, based on her book series “Fantastiki volta sti Thessaloniki”/“Fantastic Walk in Thessaloniki”, “Fantastiki volta sti Florentia”/“Fantastic walk in Florence”, “Fantastiki volta sto Londino”/“Fantastic walk in London” (Kalenti Publishing). The program aims to introduce children to the concept of studying different countries of the world through culture, language, and monuments.

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

Theatrical reading: by Rumena Bužarovska
The actress Stellina Ioannidou reads excerpts from the book “My Husband” by Rumena Bužarovska.

Organized by the Municipal Regional Theatre of Crete

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

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Theatrical reading: Éric Vuillard
The actress Stellina Ioannidou reads excerpts from books by the French author Éric Vuillard.

Organized by the Municipal Regional Theatre of Crete

1st Chania Book Festival 2022