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Give your community a trip around the world – no passport required!
Each month we’ll be highlighting a different destination. With each stop you’ll learn interesting facts about the language, culture, and literature from that location. Over the past year we have visited Bogotá, Colombia; Guangzhou, China; Paris, France; Udaipur, India and more.
Celebrate the diversity of your community by shopping the recommended lists and featured content to build a robust collection to serve everyone’s needs. And don’t forget to download the accompanying marketing kits below to promote your new titles to your patrons!
Where are we now?
The 2025 World Literary Tour is excited to announce its first double-feature stop of the year in Chengdu, China, and Hong Kong, China. From January 27th to February 28th, we invite you to explore the rich literary traditions of China, where ancient storytelling meets modern innovation. Chengdu offers a deep dive into the literary worlds of poetry, history, and folklore. Meanwhile, Hong Kong presents a unique fusion of narratives that reflect its diverse cultural heritage and global influence. Together, these cities provide a fascinating look at the evolving landscape of Chinese literature, highlighting themes of identity, tradition, and change, and offering an inspiring experience for all literary enthusiasts.
Explore past stops
See our list of past, present, and future World Literary Tour stops below! For each active stop you can SHOP language-based content in marketplace and then PROMOTE your newly updated collections to your patrons using our easily customizable marketing kits and templates.
January 2024
Berlin, Germany
February 2024
Hangzhou, China
March 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
April 2024
Seoul, South Korea
May 2024
Buenos Aires, Argentina
June 2024
Auckland, New Zealand
July 2024
Krakow, Poland
July 2024
Singapore, Southeast Asia
August 2024
Tokyo, Japan
September 2024
Tijuana & El Paso
October 2024
Jinan & Taipei
November 2024