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. The bologna childrens book fair is the most important international event dedicated. The bologna childrens book fair is the largest childrens book fair in the world, attracting around 1,200 exhibitors and more than. Unique moomin exhibition at bologna international children. The ma in childrens book illustration will be showcasing a selection of artwork including dummy books and illustrators portfolios. The entrance to the bologna childrens book fair in 2008 since 1963, it is held yearly for four days in march or april in bologna, italy.
Bolognafiere is the subsidiary of gruppo bolognafiere specializing in providing organizers and exhibitors participating in events held at the bologna fair exhibition center. Fair organizers, participating exhibitors, professional and public visitors were unequivocally united in. Bologna licensing trade fair continues on sharing the best of its expertise and know how with the international licensing community. Whether it is to see the newest mobile apps or find the best solutions to your ebook and other digital projects youll find them all. For more than fifty years, bologna childrens book fair is the most important event for publishing and content dedicated to children and teenagers. More and more companies are choosing to come to bologna each year. She was of course referencing the stone statue in the middle of town, however i long felt this way about ever getting to see the famous childrens book fair. With 1,200 exhibitors from over 70 countries, the bologna childrens book fair is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary in the style that has always made it unique.
Bop bologna prize best childrens publishers of the year. Bologna licensing trade fair this year the bologna licensing trade fair will be larger than ever. Launched in 20 and after six successful editions, ccbf has quickly become an important event for the global publishing industry. The fair itself is a marketplace for trading rights for publishing and translations. With 1,200 exhibitors from over 70 countries, the bologna childrens book fair is about to. Based in bologna fiera, it is held once every year. Autopromotec has not authorized any such companies as expo guide and event fair to use its name or any other company data. Selected illustrations are published in the illustrators annual shared with exhibitors at the fair and publishers across the globe. The childrens book fair in bologna is a meeting point for the sectors top professionals involved in creating and publishing childrens books. The stand is always a popular destination for exhibitors in bologna. The fair is held each spring and reached its 50th edition in 20. While mainly a convention for publishers to buy and sell book rights, there are many events and resources especially aimed at illustrators. If you would like to view any of our illustrators portfolios during the fair please contact pam smy to arrange an appointment. March 2014 january 2014 october 20 september 20 august 20.
Every year the pavilions of bolognafiere host exhibitors from. Bologna children book fair bologna, italy trade show. Then uncover the images from our previous showcases here. About 1,200 exhibitors coming from 75 countries and 25,000 international professional trade representatives in 20. 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. Keep in mind that although the fair is four days, the first three days will be the most helpful for you. Bologna fiere spa bologna childrens book fair aldus. We are therefore not liable for any possible publication fee requested for a virtual catalogue of trade companies. As a selfpublishing childrens book author trying to launch a successful writing career, you cannot afford to miss the bologna book fair. Bologna childrens book fair in bologna stats address. The 2019 childrens book fair will be staged from the 1st to the 4th of april. Well today, i want to go into greater detail about a key part of our fair experience continue reading. The awards that bologna childrens book fair gives to publishers, authors and illustrators are some of the most coveted international prizes in the publishing world.
Trade fairs bologna appointments from september 2020. Ive been wanting to attend the bologna childrens book fair for several years now. In 2016 for the very first time more than 40 exhibitors joined the growing community in the opening of hall 32 in april 2016. Since then, this unique event has been renewed every year by the constant presence of. With 1,200 exhibitors from over 70 countries, the bologna childrens book fair is about to celebrate its 50th.
Winning one of the prizes or gaining a special mention means extraordinary visibility for a title in the publishing world, leading to the sale of rights in many new countries. It is the meeting place for all professionals involved with creating and publishing childrens books, and is mainly used for the buying and selling of rights, 2 both for translations and for derived. Bologna childrens book fair 2019 reservation form for. Bolognafiere to launch trade fair in new york the bookseller. It is a fair for professionals who work in childrens publishing. In my last post, i talked generally about what goes on at the bologna book fair, and how our preparations were going. The exhibit has been curated by the fair since 1967. The bologna childrens book fair illustrators exhibition is an international showcase on display throughout the fair. Exhibitors, list of companies at bologna childrens book fair. A bologna local assured me that, it will happen when galvani turns the page. The first edition of the childrens book fair opened on 4 april 1964 in palazzo re enzo in bolognas historical centre.
The london book fair wants to express our concern for everyone. The bologna childrens book fair fiera del libro per ragazzi is one of the worlds leading events focusing solely on childrens books. 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. 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. Remember to visit the bologna tourism website for ideas and information. Whether it is to see the newest mobile apps or find the best solutions to your ebook and other digital projects youll find them all here in hall 26. Bolognafiere group exhibition bologna childrens book fair 20. The bologna childrens bookfair celebrates its 50th anniversary a special edition, full of initiatives at the fair and in the city. To the bologna digital area 2015 this is the fastest evolving part of the bologna childrens book fair. Exhibitor directory and list of 129 exhibiting companies participating in 2021 edition of bologna childrens book fair, bologna to be held in april. Jun 21, 20 2 posts published by katherine battersby during june 20. Exhibition stands design bologna fairs bolognafiere.
Browse the 2020 property guide, a catalogue including the hottest brands of the moment bologna licensing trade fair webinar, 4 may 2020. By arranging exhibition through outskirts press, your book will receive valuable, faceout exposure on an exclusive shelf with 4 other outskirts press titles. Established in 20, on the occasion of the 50 th anniversary of the bologna childrens book fair, the bop bologna prize for the best childrens publishers of the year is an extraordinary occasion to highlight publishers at the forefront of innovation in their activity for the creative nature of the editorial choices they have made during the previous year. The rightsselling frenzy at bologna childrens book fair starts on a monday, and as ever, the sunday afternoon flight from london was full of childrens book types eager to sell or buy the next big thing publishers, agents and literary scouts, along with a small gaggle of authors and illustrators. To celebrate our 50th anniversary, says duccio campagnoli, we wanted not to publish a self.
The major event for professionals and young book lovers of all kinds. The bologna childrens book fair is a dedicated platform for the childrens publishing and multimedia industry. Contact info for bologna childrens book fair official web site. Bologna childrens book fair piazza costituzione, 6 40128 bologna italy phone. The fair is rigorously reserved to professional operators. The most common types of trade fairs in bologna are labeling, beauty and advertising.
Attending the bologna childrens book fair andy musser. Bologna childrens book fair bologna, italy trade show. Bcbf is pleased to introduce to its publisher and literary agent exhibitors and visitors the brand new bcbf global rights exchange gre, powered by. Exhibitors archived 20071202 at the wayback machine, namm website. All in all, bologna was an experience and a half and by the end of it i swore i never wanted to see another childrens book again in my whole entire life, but it only took a few days recovery to change my mind. Along with the trade fair itself, it includes meetings and talks, cultural events, business training programs, masterclasses and workshops, a special area devoted to digital media, a set of programs for translators, and more. Book publishing and multimedia for children and youth. Every year since 2009 with the exception of 2016 weve been responsible for the fairs visual identity.
By 2000, the fair hit a high note with 1,416 exhibitors from 83 countries. Indeed, the bologna book fair has evolved and changed with the times. Since its launch in 2012 this section of the fair has grown dramatically. This is a freetouse service when looking for companies at bcbf. Exhibitors representing over 600 properties in entertainment, fashion, brands, and sport, will participate in workshops and presentations, as well as in events concentrating on legal issues, distribution, and services. Bolognafiere group exhibition bologna childrens book. Working with the venue, the health and safety of our exhibitors, visitors. Thanks to cooperation between bolognafiere and the, the childrens book fair is an city of bologna. Its the biggest annual event in childrens books, making it an incredibly exciting place for a writer illustrator. The london book fair 2021 coming to olympia london in march 2021, the london book fair is the global marketplace for rights negotiation and the sale and distribution of content across print, audio, tv, film and digital channels. Exhibitors, list of companies at bologna childrens book. The bologna childrens book fair is an important annual event which welcomes thousands of exhibitors and visitors from all over the world.
This new hall has come from more than 5 years of experience in setting the conversation for new publishing at the heart of the bologna childrens book fair. B has accommodations with free wifi, air conditioning, free bikes and a. My trip to bologna and most importantly the bologna book fair. Publishers, authors and agents have said childrens book trade personnel may have to choose between the london book fair lbf and the bologna childrens book. Find and access information on all the companies registered to attend the fair. The bologna childrens book fair features a wide range of events. Bologna childrens book fair at outskirtspress self publishing. The entrance to the bologna childrens book fair in 2008.
The next edition of bologna childrens book fair will be staged between the 26th and the 29th of april 2018. Today the childrens book fair reaches its 50th edition. Primo concorso internazionale per libro illustrato senza parole. The trade show is reserved exclusively for professionals and is not open to the general public. Exhibition calendar with currently 8 trade fairs from september 2020 in bologna. The official opening of the 20 bologna childrens book fair on monday. Since the first edition in 1963, the bologna childrens book fair has grown in importance. The bologna childrens book fair is the most important international event dedicated to the childrens publishing and multimedia. A 4 days trade show, bologna children book fair is going to be held in bologna, italy from 30 mar 2020 to 02 apr 2020. The bologna children s book fair is an industry leading event that has succeeded in bringing together a unique and diverse global audience thanks to over 50 years experience. Bcbf galleries is the bologna children s book fair museum, presenting exhibitions of books and illustrations to the worldwide community of book professionals and children and young adult book lovers. Fiera del libro per ragazzibologna international childrens book fair.
With over 25,000 visitors and over 1200 exhibitors in 6 halls, it is the place to buy, sell. The 10 best hotels near bologna fair in bologna, italy. The rights place for childrens content 4th to 7th april, 2016. With over 50 years of experience the fair has succeeded in bringing together a unique and diverse global audience.
A trade fair is an exhibition organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase. Exhibitor directory 2019 bologna children bookfair. Discovering bologna childrens book fair aldus european. Since 1963, it is held yearly for four days in march or april in bologna, italy. Apr 04, 2017 bolognafiere, the organiser of bologna childrens book fair, is set to launch a new trade and licensing show in new york city in spring 2018. The bologna childrens book fair is the event in the publishing years calendar, built around childrens content today. Mar 30, 2020 check out bologna childrens book fair bolognafiere s. Bologna childrens book fair 2021 bologna books family. Scbwi will not have a booth at the 2020 bologna book fair, but well be back again in 2022.
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