BookCon 2026 | STORIES THAT COME TO LIFE IN REAL TIME. WHERE FANS MEET THE MINDS BEHIND THE PAGES. A PLAYGROUND FOR READERS, CREATORS, AND IDEAS. PANELS. SIGNINGS. EXPERIENCES THAT FEEL PERSONAL. WHERE POP CULTURE AND LITERATURE COLLIDE. DISCOVERY, CONNECTION, AND NONSTOP ENERGY. A WEEKEND WHERE STORIES STEP OFF THE PAGE. THE SPACE WHERE READERS BECOME PART OF THE STORY.
BookCon emerged as a response to something readers had been wanting for years: a space where they could engage directly with the stories and the people behind them. Evolving from the industry-focused BookExpo, BookCon opened the doors to a wider audience, transforming into a reader-driven event that celebrates not just books, but the experience of storytelling itself. Over time, it has grown into a major gathering where fans, authors, and creators come together in one shared space.
Unlike traditional book fairs, BookCon thrives on interaction. It’s a place where readers don’t just browse, they participate. Panels, live interviews, book signings, and fan-driven discussions fill the event with energy. It creates an environment where stories are not only read but talked about, questioned, and experienced in real time.
The 2026 edition continues to highlight the evolving relationship between readers and storytelling. It reflects a world where audiences are more engaged than ever, shaping conversations, trends, and the way stories are shared. BookCon stands as a space where creativity meets community, and where every voice has the chance to be heard.
Exhibitors from across the publishing world take part, including major publishers, independent authors, media platforms, and creative brands. The event floor becomes a hub of discovery, where new ideas are introduced, connections are built, and stories find their audience.
Amid the high-energy and interactive setting of BookCon 2026, Kravitz and Sons is proud to be part of a space where stories become meaningful experiences for readers of all ages. This year, we’re excited to exhibit Where Is God? by Mari Loder, a children’s book that explores the presence of God through beautifully crafted illustrations and simple, thoughtful storytelling. It invites young readers to not just read, but to see and feel the message through every page.
What makes this book stand out is how much it relies on its visuals to communicate meaning. The illustrations are not just there to support the story, they are the story. Each page offers something to look at, something to pause on, and something to think about. In a space like BookCon where engagement matters, this book creates a quiet but powerful connection. It brings its own identity and perspective, offering an experience that goes beyond words and into something more visual and personal.
A Creative Approach to Storytelling
Mari Loder presents a storytelling style that leans into simplicity while allowing the visuals to take the lead. Instead of relying heavily on long text, her approach creates space for readers, especially children, to explore meaning through what they see.
Her way of writing supports the illustrations rather than competing with them. The words guide the reader, but the images carry the emotion and depth. This kind of balance makes the book feel more interactive, almost like the reader is part of the discovery.
There is also a sense of intention behind this approach. It respects how children process stories, giving them room to interpret and connect in their own way. That makes the reading experience feel more natural and engaging.
When Images Speak Louder Than Words
Where Is God? centers around a simple question, but instead of answering it directly, it allows the illustrations to explore the idea in different ways. The “character” becomes the reader, guided through scenes that highlight the presence of God in nature and everyday life.
The setting shifts through different visual moments, each one carefully designed to reflect beauty, calm, and wonder. From natural surroundings to simple everyday scenes, each illustration plays a role in building the message. The images act as storytellers, showing rather than telling.
What stands out most is the lesson it brings. It encourages children to observe, to notice details, and to find meaning through what they see. It teaches that understanding does not always come from words alone. Sometimes, it comes from simply looking closer.
A Book You Don’t Just Read, You Experience
Some books are meant to be read quickly, while others are meant to be taken in slowly. Where Is God? is the kind you sit with, page by page, letting the illustrations guide you.
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Open the book and let the images do the talking.