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Detailed explanation-1: -The 45th edition was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 45th International Kolkata Book Fair took place between 28 February 2022 and 13 march at the Central Park, Bidhannagar. The theme was Bangladesh.

Detailed explanation-2: -The book fair will be held in 2025 and the theme country of the book fair is India.

Detailed explanation-3: -As Spain is the theme of 2023, the guests present at the inauguration will be Mara José Gálvez Salvador from the Spanish Ministry of Culture and Sports and Ambassador of Spain to India, Jose Maria Ridao Domínguez and other dignitaries. It is said to be the second in dimension and footfall after the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kolkata is all set and ready to host the 46th edition of International Kolkata Book Fair 2023. This year, the event is going to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at IST 2 pm with Mara José Gálvez Salvador, from the Spanish Ministry of Culture and Sports.

Detailed explanation-5: -Expand School, Classroom, and Home Libraries: We know that one of the main goals of a book fair is to expand our libraries from school to home and give our kids access to more books. While students shop the fair to build their book collection, schools will earn rewards to help expand on their literacy initiatives.