Cerignola Book, Publishing and Journalism Fair

16th edition — "A window on the world"

The 2025 edition of the Cerignola Book Fair was held from September 26 to 28, 2025, at Palazzo Fornari, with the official presentation on September 12 in the palace courtyard, accompanied by the theatrical performance Storia nera della Uno bianca by Adelmo Monachese. The chosen theme, "A window on the world," guided three days of meetings, with the presentation of 23 volumes within the palace spaces.

The program alternated between literature, current affairs, and journalism: guests included Al Bano, journalist Lirio Abbate, actress and writer Chiara Francini, Alan Friedman, Antonio Decaro, Alessandro Di Battista, historian Giordano Bruno Guerri, and psychiatrist Stefano Vicari. Curated by Rossella Bruno, Savino Zaba, and Roberto De Candia, under the presidency of Margherita Cinquepalmi, the fair confirmed its popular and multidisciplinary vocation, with school workshops, exhibitions, a book market, and tastings of typical Cerignola products.

Friday, September 26

• Meetings for young people with Maurizio Giannini and Anna Maria Frustaci, authors of children's books (Il delfino di Miguel, La ragazza che sognava di sconfiggere la mafia).
• 6:00 PM — official inauguration.
• Political and current affairs reflection with Alan Friedman (La fine dell'impero americano), Antonio Decaro (Vicino), and Alessandro Di Battista (Democrazia deviata).

Saturday, September 27

• 9:30 AM — opening with Stefano Vicari and the volume Adolescenti interrotti, with the participation of Raffaele Piemontese, Vice President of the Apulia Region.
• Presentations, meetings with authors, and school workshops throughout the day.

Sunday, September 28

• Final day of presentations, meetings, and the awards ceremony for the Memorial Pia Patruno literary contest.

Over the three days, a total of 23 volumes were presented, with the participation of numerous guests from the Italian cultural, political, and journalistic world.

Meetings with Al Bano, Lirio Abbate, Chiara Francini, and Alan Friedman; the presentation of 23 volumes and the section dedicated to schools.