Where Responsibility, Courage, and Vision Meet
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 gathering of thought leaders and visionaries, Kravitz & Sons proudly presents Help, Help America: Leadership, Roles, and Responsibility by Dr. Francis S. Laari — a powerful reflection on the urgent need for moral courage, accountability, and responsible leadership in today’s divided world.
A Wake-Up Call for a Nation in Crisis
In Help, Help America, Dr. Francis S. Laari examines the state of American leadership through the lens of history, crisis, and conviction. From the 9/11 attacks to the January 6th insurrection, from the pandemic to the growing divide over race, law enforcement, and immigration, Laari dissects moments that tested the country’s moral compass. His message is clear — leadership is not about avoiding challenges but confronting them with integrity and action.
Through vivid examples of both triumph and failure, the book urges readers to reflect on what true leadership means. Citing President George W. Bush’s decisive response during the 9/11 tragedy, Laari contrasts it with the hesitations and fractures that have since plagued America’s institutions. His central argument rings with urgency: it takes only one person to make a difference, but that person must be willing to lead with courage, responsibility, and faith.
Written with conviction and clarity, Help, Help America is both a critique and a guide — a rallying cry for citizens, politicians, and future generations to embody the principles that sustain democracy and unity.
A Leader Shaped by Service
Dr. Francis S. Laari is a visionary educator, law enforcement veteran, and advocate for youth empowerment. As the Director and CEO of Youth Education Services of America, he has dedicated his life to shaping the next generation of leaders through values of discipline, responsibility, and service.
Born in Ghana and now residing in Virginia, Dr. Laari brings a unique global perspective to his writing. His 13 years of service with the Virginia Department of Corrections taught him that leadership begins not in high office, but in everyday decisions grounded in integrity. A recent graduate of Walden University with a doctorate in Law and Public Policy, he combines academic insight with practical experience, bridging policy and people with humility and heart.
Beyond his professional life, Dr. Laari is a devoted husband, father, and mentor — and a passionate voice for restoring faith in leadership that truly serves the public good.
Why It Belongs on the Global Stage
At the 77th Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025, where global voices confront humanity’s most pressing issues, Help, Help America stands as a vital contribution to the conversation on governance, unity, and moral responsibility.
In an era defined by division and distrust, Dr. Laari’s work reminds readers that leadership is not confined to governments — it lives in every citizen willing to take responsibility for change. His book echoes far beyond America’s borders, speaking to a universal truth: nations rise or fall by the character of their people.
With its timely message and unwavering faith in humanity’s potential for renewal, Help, Help America belongs among the works that inspire not only reflection but action — proving that even in times of crisis, true leadership begins with one courageous voice.
