A Tribute to Strength, Love, and the Women Who Built Us
From its modest beginnings in 1949, when postwar publishers gathered in Frankfurt to rebuild and share new ideas, the Frankfurter Buchmesse has grown into the world’s most important international book fair. Over the decades, it has transformed from a regional gathering of German publishers into a global platform where stories are launched, partnerships are forged, and the future of publishing is shaped. That journey of steady growth, vision, and innovation is what makes the fair so influential today.
Now celebrating its 77th year, the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 is set to host more than 7,500 exhibitors from across the globe. It offers far more than book displays: visitors can explore groundbreaking titles, attend insightful discussions with leading authors and thinkers, witness the latest in publishing technology, and discover how books continue to evolve across media and cultures. It’s not just a fair — it’s a creative crossroads where tradition meets tomorrow.
The Imagination Peoples the Air
Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025
Adding to the excitement, the Philippines takes center stage as the Guest of Honour for 2025, presenting the theme “The Imagination Peoples the Air” — a powerful nod to the nation’s storytelling spirit inspired by José Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere. With over a hundred Filipino authors, artists, and events bringing the country’s rich literary heritage and contemporary voices to Frankfurt, this year’s fair celebrates not only books but also the vibrant diversity of global storytelling.
Amid this extraordinary celebration of ideas and imagination, Kravitz & Sons is proud to see Midge: A Story of a Fearless, Strong Woman and Her Lineage showcased on this prestigious global stage — a heartfelt testament to courage, love, and the enduring power of womanhood across generations.
A Storyteller Fueled by Passion and Perseverance
Jon Waller is a storyteller with the soul of an athlete and the heart of a dreamer. After a successful career in the petroleum industry, Waller turned his focus to writing — crafting stories that celebrate resilience, family, and the beauty of ordinary lives lived with extraordinary purpose.
An active triathlete who has completed eleven Ironman distance races, Waller brings the same endurance and discipline to his writing that he brings to the racecourse. His literary journey began with the children’s book Spring Break, and with Midge, his second work of fiction, he explores a deeper, more personal realm — one that honors his roots, his family, and the generations that came before him.
A Century of Strength and the Spirit of Womanhood
Midge: A Story of a Fearless, Strong Woman and Her Lineage is more than a novel — it’s a living tribute to the women who shaped history through quiet bravery and unwavering love. Through tender reflection and heartfelt storytelling, Waller traces the legacy of a mother, grandmother, and the generations of women whose strength, compassion, and conviction left indelible marks on the world around them.
This story spans a century of love — for family, for country, and for freedom. It celebrates the everyday heroism of women who built homes, raised families, and carried hope through hardship. Waller’s prose captures not only the personal but also the universal: the torch of strength passed from one generation to the next, reminding us that our greatest inheritance is the courage and compassion of those who came before us.
Why It Belongs on the Global Stage
At the 77th Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025, Midge finds its perfect home — among stories that honor humanity’s shared struggle, sacrifice, and spirit. Jon Waller’s work embodies the essence of legacy and love, bridging the personal with the collective.
Midge resonates across cultures because it’s about what unites us: the bonds of family, the pursuit of equality, and the enduring courage to stand for what’s right. Its inclusion in this global literary showcase reinforces a timeless truth — that behind every great story lies a lineage of love, and behind every generation of dreamers stand the women who dared first.
