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It received 5% more visitors compared to its predecessor, and 20% more international participants. The fields included in the program of the event are teaching resources, youth books and books for young people. Bologna childrens book fair museum, presenting exhibitions of books and. With over 25,000 visitors and over 1200 exhibitors in 6 halls, it is the place to buy, sell, connect and create all areas of content for children. For more than fifty years, bologna children s book fair is the most important event for publishing and content dedicated to children and teenagers. Exhibitors, list of companies at bologna childrens book. Based in bologna fiera, it is held once every year. Over 1,400 exhibitors from 80 countries and 28,000 international publishing industry professionals are expected to attend the 57 th edition of the fair in 2020. Bologna childrens book fair director elena pasoli said the shows inaugural comics corner will launch with more than 30 exhibitors when the show opens at the end of march. Apr 01, 2020 in her announcement to the news media this morning, bolognas pasoli writes, a ll bologna childrens book fair publisher and literary agent exhibitors registered in 2020 will be invited to participate in the bcbf global rights exchange free of charge.
Bologna childrens book fair is a fantastic event for anybody interested in the publishing industry, and particularly for us, illustrators this year bologna fair hosted over 1,390 exhibitors from the international childrens publishing world, including publishers, agents, and artists, giving attendees over a thousand potential opportunities in childrens publishing. Since the first edition in 1963, the bologna children s book fair has grown in importance. Book a hotel room for bologna childrens book fair 2021. Bologna childrens book fair bologna, italy trade show. The fair is rigorously reserved to professional operators. Anticipated to bring more than 1,400 exhibitors and some 30,000 trade publishing and professionals to bologna, the fair is considered the worlds. Take note on the latest publishing trends in childrens literature not just in your region, but in all international markets at bologna childrens book fair. With over 1,400 exhibitors from 80 countries and 29,000 visitors a year, the bcbf is the meeting point for a diverse and international audience, representing the. Hotel availability in bologna will be limited due to the high interest from global exhibitors and visitors at the. With only a few weeks left before the fair begins on april 1 st, we hope you were able to follow the essential guidelines in the previously published articles parts one and. The bologna children s book fair 2021 dates, 12 15 april, will bring to bologna fiera close to 1500 exhibitors and 29,000 trade visitors.
By shuttle bus guglielmo marconi international airport is connected to bolognafiere by a shuttle bus, aerobus blq. The global learning initiativegli supplemental educational materials books, new media, and games are an increasingly important part of. The bologna childrens book fair 2021 dates, 12 15 april, will bring to bologna fiera close to 1500 exhibitors and 29,000 trade visitors. The bologna childrens book fair is the most important international event dedicated to the children. Bologna childrens book fair in bologna stats address. Since the first edition in 1963, the bologna childrens book fair has grown in importance. A few years later bcbf moved into the new pavilions of bolognafiere. Bologna childrens book fair is more than just a fair taste. Bologna childrens book fair is more than just a fair. Exhibitors can now subscribe to the new hub for the rights exchange, online on 4. Exhibitor directory and list of 129 exhibiting companies participating in 2021 edition of bologna children s book fair, bologna to be held in april.
Apr 02, 2020 the bologna childrens book fair is the most important international event dedicated to childrens publishing. With over 25,000 visitors and over 1200 exhibitors in 6 halls, it is the place to buy, sell, connect and create. Bologna childrens book fair 2021 bologna event info and hotels. In the first edition in 1967 there were only 44 exhibitors around the neptune fountain. Bologna children s book fair bologna 2021 leading international event for children s content publishers. With international book fairs canceling because of covid19, the need to create new and innovative ways to continue the business of buying and. Bologna childrens bookfair for ios free download and. The bologna childrens book fair is the largest childrens book fair in the world, attracting around 1,200 exhibitors and more than 25,000 visitors from over 90 countries. If you would like to view any of our illustrators portfolios during the fair please contact pam smy to arrange an appointment. The bologna childrens book fair is the worlds leading professional event dedicated to the childrens publishing industry attracting over 1,400 exhibitors and around 30,000 visitors from around 80 countries. Bologna childrens book fair enjoys international attention from every professional in childrens publishing and exhibitors have hopes to network with literary agents, translators, licensors and licensees, illustrators, mobile developers, graphic designers, printers, distributors, audiobook professionals, teachers and librarians.
The bologna childrens book fair illustrators exhibition is an international showcase on display throughout the fair. Mar 11, 2020 the bologna childrens book fair has been entirely called off today in an update from its earlier postponement. Exhibitor directory 2019 bologna childrens book fair. Over 1,400 exhibitors and around 30,000 professional visitors flock to the event each spring to experience the world of childrens books, illustration and. Bologna children s book fair says goodbye for now to the over 60,000 friends who distant but close met this year, not in bologna but for the special online edition. Bologna childrens book fair bologna 2021 leading international event for childrens content publishers. The publishing event was most recently set to run from may 4 to may 7, after. The ma in childrens book illustration will be showcasing a selection of artwork including dummy books and illustrators portfolios.
Bologna childrens book fair 2019 the final prep the. It is with great sadness that we announce our decision to cancel the 57th bologna childrens book fair, the bcbf team wrote in a note to exhibitors, visitors, and others posted on the fairs website. Bologna childrens book fair, mar 30 apr 2, 2020, bologna, italy. More and more companies are choosing to come to bologna each year. The bologna childrens book fair is the event in the publishing years calendar, built around childrens content today. With over 98 countries coming to fair and publishers from across. Download bologna childrens bookfair and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. The bologna childrens book fair is the worlds leading childrens publishing event. The bologna childrens book fair has been entirely called off today in an update from its earlier postponement. Apr 01, 2020 organisers of the bologna childrens book fair bcbf will launch a series of new digital initiatives on 4 may, reports publishers weekly in light of the cancellation of this years fair, organisers have revealed plans for a virtual book fair, including stages and exhibitions, as well as an online platform that will allow opportunities for licensing and other business transactions. It has succeeded in attracting book professionals and an audience from different corners of the globe, making this event a truly global affair for childrens. For pubmatch, the sites founder, jon malinowski, says, the bologna childrens book fair global rights exchange will be as close to being at a book fair, sitting across the table and having a meeting, as we can come in this environment. With over 50 years of experience the fair has succeeded in bringing together a unique and diverse global audience. The bologna childrens book fair is the worlds leading trade show dedicated to the childrens publishing industry, attracting 1,500 exhibitors and around 30,000 professional visitors from around 80 countries.
We will be releasing further organisational details in a few hours. Other services we can also arrange additional exhibitor passes, parking. Over 1200 exhibitors and nearly 27,000 trade visitors and representatives will attend the expo. The next edition of bologna childrens book fair will be staged between the 26th and the 29th of april 2018. Mar 30, 2020 check out bologna children s book fair bolognafiere s. Find and access information on all the companies registered to attend the fair. It has succeeded in attracting book professionals and an audience from different corners of the globe, making this event a truly global affair for childrens literature.
Organisers of the bologna childrens book fair bcbf will launch a series of new digital initiatives on 4 may, reports publishers weekly in light of the cancellation of this years fair, organisers have revealed plans for a virtual book fair, including stages and exhibitions, as well as an online platform that will allow opportunities for licensing and other business transactions. Book and multimedia publishing for children and youth. Bologna childrens book fair 2021 bologna event info and. Today, the international largescale event welcomes more than 1,200 exhibitors from all over the world 70 to 80 countries, gathered at the bolognafiere, the city s exhibition centre. Bologna childrens book fair 2020 bologna tradefest. Bologna childrens book fair global rights exchange will be as close as possible to the experience of a book fair, sitting around a table in a meeting, as the current situation allows says jon malinowski, president of combined book exhibit and founder of pubmatch with the cancellation of international fairs due to the covid19. The annual bologna childrens book fair held in bologna, italy, is the perfect literary event for those looking to promote their childrens book. Bologna goes digital with virtual fair and rights platform.
Every year the pavilions of bolognafiere host exhibitors from. The book fair issued a press release announcing the cancellation, began, it is with great sadness that bolognafiere announces the decision to cancel the 57th bologna childrens book fair. The bologna childrens book fair is the most important international event dedicated to childrens publishing. The bologna childrens book fair is a dedicated platform for the childrens publishing and multimedia industry. Each spring, publishers, authors, illustrators, literary agents, tvfilm professionals, licensors, licensees, packagers, distributors, printers, booksellers and librarians meet in bologna to. Edition number one of bologna children s book fair was placed in year 1964. Bologna childrens book fair, bologna, italy international publishers. Bolognafiere announces an online rights trading option. The exhibit has been curated by the fair since 1967. Today, the international largescale event welcomes more than 1,200 exhibitors from all over the world 70 to 80 countries, gathered at the bolognafiere, the citys exhibition centre. Jean mackey lebleu, illustrator and aoi member, revisits her previous guide to bcbf for firsttime visitors to the 2019 fair congratulations on deciding to make the pilgrimage to the 2019 bologna childrens book fair. Dates, opening hours, tickets, exhibitor information and visitor reports on. Exhibitors, list of companies at bologna childrens book fair. Bologna childrens book fair director elena pasoli said the shows inaugural comics corner will launch with more than 30 exhibitors when the.
Exhibitor directory and list of 129 exhibiting companies participating in 2021 edition of bologna childrens book fair, bologna to be held in april. The 2019 childrens book fair will be staged from the 1st to the 4th of april. Year after year the fair developed new themes, enlarged its area and. Selected illustrations are published in the illustrators annual shared with exhibitors at the fair and publishers across the globe. Attending the bologna childrens book fair andy musser. For more than fifty years, bologna childrens book fair is the most important event for publishing and content dedicated to children and teenagers. The bologna childrens book fair leading international childrens publishing event is. We have spent a marvellous few days talking and working together, as we have always done.
The rights place for childrens content 4th to 7th april, 2016. Hotels near bologna childrens book fair 2021 in april. The fair itself is a marketplace for trading rights for publishing and translations. Bologna childrens book fair says goodbye for now to the over 60,000 friends who distant but close met this year, not in bologna but for the special online edition. While mainly a convention for publishers to buy and sell book rights, there are many events and resources especially aimed at illustrators. Its parallel event, the bologna licensing trade fair, has been called off as well.
Check out bologna childrens book fair bolognafiere s. Mar 12, 2020 its parallel event, the bologna licensing trade fair, has been called off as well. Book a hotel room for bologna childrens book fair 2021 bologna. We hereby inform all exhibitors and visitors that due to the covid19 coronavirus emergency bologna childrens book fair has been rescheduled for monday 4 thursday 7 may 2020. Bologna childrens book fair 2019 reservation form for. Book publishing and multimedia for children and youth. The next edition of bologna children s book fair will be staged between the 26th and the 29th of april 2018.
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