Salon du Livre Jeunesse Val de Lire
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Edition 2025 — Val de Lire
The 40th edition of the Salon du Livre Jeunesse Val de Lire was held from March 28 to 30, 2025, at the Complexe Alain Jarsaillon in Beaugency, celebrating "40 years of adventures... to be continued". The featured artist was Emmanuelle Houdart, whose exhibition transformed the Église Saint-Étienne into a cabinet of curiosities. 24 author-illustrators, 11 exhibitions, over 20 professional facilitators, and a hundred school meetings marked this anniversary edition.
40th edition — March 28 to 30, 2025 — "40 years of adventures... to be continued"
For its 40th edition, the Salon du Livre Jeunesse Val de Lire celebrated four decades of existence with the theme "40 years of adventures... to be continued", highlighting the vitality and longevity of this major youth literature event.
Featured Artist
Emmanuelle Houdart, a renowned children's author and illustrator known for her dreamlike and unique universe, was honored. Her exhibition transformed the Église Saint-Étienne into a true cabinet of curiosities, visible until April 6.
The festival by the numbers
- 24 author-illustrators available for meetings and book signings
- 11 exhibitions in Beaugency and neighboring towns
- Over 20 professional facilitators leading workshops on literature and visual arts
- A hundred school meetings
- About ten exhibitors for literary awareness
Professional Day
On Wednesday, March 12, a professional day was held at the Théâtre du Puits Manu, in partnership with the CRILJ (Centre de Recherche et d'Information sur la Littérature pour la Jeunesse).
Program
Games, readings aloud, performances by professional companies from the region, creative workshops, and meetings between authors, publishers, and the public marked these three days of celebration around youth literature.
Programme
2025 Program
- Wednesday, March 12: professional day at the Théâtre du Puits Manu (CRILJ partnership)
- Friday, March 28: festival opening, book signings, workshops, exhibitions, shows
- Saturday, March 29: book signings and meetings, creative workshops, live performances
- Sunday, March 30: book signings, games, readings aloud, festival closing
Highlights
Key Moments of the 2025 Edition
- 40th anniversary of the festival with the theme "40 years of adventures... to be continued"
- Emmanuelle Houdart as featured artist — exhibition at the Église Saint-Étienne
- 24 author-illustrators and over 20 professional facilitators
- 11 exhibitions in Beaugency and neighboring towns
- A hundred school meetings with students from the region
- Professional day in partnership with the CRILJ
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Where does it take place — Val de Lire
Complexe Alain Jarsaillon — Salle des Fêtes des Hauts de Lutz
Avenue des Hauts de Lutz, 45190 Beaugency