Beirut is getting ready for the 39 authors under 39 years old, selected in the context of the event organized by the Hay festival for Beirut World Book Capital 2009, a year which is coming to an end on April 22, 2010.

The 16th edition of the Lebanese Francophone book fair was held in Beirut, at the BIEL exhibit center, from October 23rd through November 1st, and was particularly successful.

In the context of Beirut World Book Capital 2009, the Lebanese Ministry of Culture had published a call for cultural projects to be submitted for financial and structural support.