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İZKITAP-İzmir Book Fair will be held with a festival-like organization in Kültürpark between April 19 and 28 April.

The main theme of the event, which will also host the April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day events, centers around "Children's Literature" this year. 

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced the winners of this year's Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards, with late Turkish folk poet Aşık Veysel being honored with the loyalty award.

The winner of the award in the field of music was Ajda Pekkan, while Yılmaz Erdoğan received the cinema award for his screenwriting and acting.

The International Green Crescent Cartoon Contest will be held this year with the theme "Breaking Free of Addiction."