What is OXIB?
The National Independent Publishing Event
Established 2020
There are 2 OXiB events for 2026 and they’re both FREE to visitors.
- Summer Book Fair
Sunday 12th – July 11am-4pm
Magdalen College School OX4 1DZ - Autumn Book Fair
Sunday 22nd November – 11am-4.30pm
Oxford Exams Schools OX1 4BG
Exhibitor tickets for the 2026 Autumn Book Fair are now SOLD OUT.
Both fairs bring together the book-buying public and the burgeoning independent creative community of small publishers & presses, established and un-agented authors, poets, writing groups, and self-published writers. A meeting place as much as a marketplace, OXIB offers a superb space for conversation, collaboration, and inspiration. Visitors can meet authors face-to-face, attend talks and readings, and hear the stories behind the stories – all FOR FREE.
OXIB offers a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where independent and alternative voices take centre stage.
Join us and discover your next favourite book.
Who will be there?
Exhibitors
Exhibitor tickets for the 2026 Autumn Book Fair are now SOLD OUT.
Table N54

Quince Press
Author, Publisher
Quince Press is the imprint of book artist Lizzie Jardine Godwin. I make one-off books, limited editions and 3D structures. Each piece begins with my own poems and short stories and is developed by experimentation with book structures, surface textures and watercolour. My work is informed by the natural world, memory and sense of place.
Work held in public and private collections.
Table N43

April Grace
Author, Childrens' Books, Fantasy & Sci-Fi, Romance
Author of young adult fantasy books inspired by fairytales and mythology.
Table S19

Milo McGivern
Author, Childrens' Books
I am a children’s author, age group 8-12. I am delighted to be returning to the Oxford Indie Book Fair and look forward to meeting you.
For the past five years I have had the pleasure to write stories about an astonishing place. This place, at the very edge of the world, is the mysterious, undiscovered Island of Animaux. Full of the strangest creatures having crazy, mad, funny adventures.
I would love to introduce you to the principal characters: Aubrey the Turkey; Clifford Platypus; and Walli Hog. They’re firm friends, although Clifford and Walli always need to keep an eye on the infamous Aubrey, as he plans his next dastardly adventure.
The series contains six books, each with five separate tales:
• The Island of Animaux
• Monsieur Le Chef
• A Surprise Party
• Coffee and Ice Cream
• The Other Side
• Who’s There?
I think you will really enjoy the stories. And don’t be afraid to laugh, particularly at Aubrey’s expense. But please, please, please – remember to keep the latest location of the island top secret!
Table S31

Epic Tales
Author, Childrens' Books, Publisher, Artist
“Founded by award-winning storytellers, Epic is the UK’s only publisher training all its authors to deliver enthralling visits for schools and events. For producing books that hook resistant readers and successfully spark reading habits, Epic is a preferred supplier for the Department for Education.
Visit us for…
CHIP COLQUHOUN & KORKY PAUL’S ‘ALL THE BETTER TO READ YOU WITH’
Looks like a storybook. Feels like adventure. This series of illustrated short stories offers the perfect reading experience for new and enthusiastic young readers alike. The educators’ edition, endorsed by Prof Teresa Cremin, is (at the time of writing) shortlisted for the Teach Primary Awards due to its proven ability to stimulate recreational reading.
THE BESTEST STORY IN THE WORLD… EVER!
Noah has one week to save the world – but he really doesn’t want to. This mischievous tale is full of fun for book lovers, but also resonates with every reluctant reader – not least because it’s based on the true-life journey of one non-verbal literacy loather whose life was changed through storytelling…
BUNNY VS MONKEY: THE SCRAMBLING SCHOOL SCRAPE
That’s right: THE Bunny vs Monkey! Find out how Epic is helping legendary graphic novelist Jamie Smart reach schools around the UK.
…AND MORE!
Learn how our books could earn an author visit to the school of your choice, ask about our writing and storytelling courses, or peruse our full range of titles and comics… and maybe see how your title could become one of them?”
Table N48

Jack Chandler
Author, Book Store, Publisher
Author of both thrillers and romantic-fantasy. Four books out in the world, the fifth due out on 21 November this year. Chandler lives with her husband, two kids, and occasionally a cat in Germany.
Table N09

Peter Crawley
Author
Peter studied social, political and economic geography, and later languages at The Goethe Institut in Freiburg-im-Breisgau, Germany. Having written aural histories, obituaries and magazine articles throughout his life, in 2011 he returned to writing full-time.
His first published novel, Mazzeri, about the shaman of Corsica, was published by Troubador in 2013. Subsequent works include Ontreto (Lipari, Sicily), Boarding House Reach (Norfolk), The Wind Between Two Worlds (London), The Truth in Fiction (short stories), What you Don’t Know About Me (a novella), and Constant Tides (Messina, Sicily), which has been translated into Italian. Theo’s Voice, a story of aphasia, is his latest work. Peter’s interests include listening to and researching personal histories and landscapes, believing that both our epoch and our surroundings shape us as much as our DNA.
He lives in Midhurst, West Sussex, with his wife, Carol, and is currently writing a second novel set in Lipari, Sicily.

What's happening on the day?
Event Schedule
Join us on Sunday November 22nd, to discover your next favourite book at the Oxford Examination Schools, OX1 4BG.
Throughout the day we have a packed schedule full of exciting and informative sessions for all attendees.
This event is to be opened by the Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Chewe Munkonge.
Where to find us
The Venue
Location
Oxford Examination Schools
75 – 81 High St, Oxford, OX1 4BG
Directions
By Car: The M40, M4 and A34 provide easy access to Oxford from London and the south. The M40 links Birmingham to Oxford from the north. The A420 and A40 approach Oxford from the west.
Parking: We are unable to offer parking for Festival events. Parking in Oxford city centre is limited. Visitors are advised to use one of the five Park & Ride systems, which are all clearly signposted from the Oxford Ring Road. The nearest car park is at St Clement’s Street, OX4 1AB.
By Bus: Oxford has an extensive network of local buses, making it easy to visit the town centre from every direction. The main Festival site is a short 5-10 minute walk from central bus stops. The closest bus stops are outside the Exam School. There are also fast and frequent bus services from central London that also stop at the venue.
By Train: Oxford has a centrally located train station with frequent and direct train services from London and Reading, as well as from Birmingham via Banbury and Coventry. Oxford Parkway station, north of the city, serves London Marylebone. The main Festival site is a 25-minute walk from the station.
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