When over 33,000 publishing professionals and book lovers walk through the same doors, you know the books on display matter. Studio of Books was proud to bring such masterpieces at the much-anticipated 2026 London Book Fair.
“The Girl Who Loves Her Dress” by Sandra Arauz stepped onto the international stage at the 2026 London Book Fair, held 10–12 March at Olympia, London. This year, the book fair welcomed 1,005 exhibitors and more than 33,000 visitors.
The London Book Fair (LBF) is one of the most prestigious events in the publishing world, uniting authors, publishers, literary agents, and industry professionals from over 100 countries. Far beyond a traditional book fair, it is a global marketplace for the sale and distribution of content across print, audio, film, and digital media — where deals are made, voices are amplified, and new stories find their readers.
This is where authors meet publishers, literary agents pitch to foreign buyers, and book lovers discover their next great read. It is, above all, where ideas become movements.
“The Girl Who Loves Her Dress” presents the story of Joy who learns that before you can find what you’re looking for, you have to take care of yourself first. When frustration creeps in, she pauses, tends to her own needs, and discovers that the world looks a little brighter and a missing dress a little easier to find when your heart is full.
A gentle and reassuring story about emotional awareness, self-care, and the quiet power of choosing kindness toward yourself.
Sandra Arauz holds a degree from the New York City Art Institute and brings years of experience as an early childhood educator to everything she creates. Through her work in childcare, she has developed a deep appreciation for the beauty and individuality every child carries — and a passion for telling stories that help them understand it too.
