If youd like to contact any of the publishers or authors directly, simple click the blue inquiry button on the right hand side of the entry. Bologna fair centre access bologna fairground interactive map sales office in the fairground. The founding of the bologna childrens book fair in 19641968 and its rapid rise to success can be attributed to a number of factors that came together almost instantly and helped to. While mainly a convention for publishers to buy and sell book rights, there are many events and resources especially aimed at illustrators. Bologna childrens book fair 2014 reservation form for. We have another wonderfully packed showcase for our members and the wordwide publishing community. Jan 30, 2014 judging the 2014 bologna childrens book fairs illustrators exhibition. Illustration feature the bologna book fair 2018 words. Apr 20, 2017 for childrens book publishers of a certain size, the bologna childrens book fair is a mustdo event. The bologna childrens book fair is key international trade fair dedicated to the childrens publishing and multimedia industry. A different jury might have made different choices.
Bcbf apr 2021, bologna childrens book fair, bologna italy. The 2014 bologna childrens book fair magnificently concluded late last month with a blush of spring to the delight of attendees. As childrens publishers from around the world descend on italy for the 51st bologna childrens book fair, heres a look at some new things they can expect to see this year. If youd like to contact any of the publishers or authors directly, simple click the blue inquiry button on the right. The bologna childrens book fair is a dedicated platform for the childrens publishing and multimedia industry. Apr 10, 2017 a quick tour of the 2017 bologna childrens book fair.
We are heading to the 2014 bologna children and adolescent book fair italy this week. Comparing book fairs in frankfurt and bologna at first seemed to me an impossible task, because they are so very different from each other every year, frankfurt hosts the largest book event in the world, and bologna hosts the largest childrens book event in the world. The trade show is reserved exclusively for professionals and is not open to the general public. Bologna childrens book fair roundup 2014 publishing talk. The entrance to the bologna childrens book fair in 2008. The bologna childrens book fair is the largest and most impactful international book fair in the world. Trade fairs with expired dates or trade fair dates yet. Of course also other interesting trade fairs can take place in bologna, which are not yet known to us. One of the features of our biennial bologna showcases is the display of our members. Unfortunately, the spread of the coronavirus epidemic both in italy and internationally has dashed our hopes of holding the fair even on the recently announced rescheduled dates of 47 may. Bologna childrens book fair diary 2015 publishing talk. During the 2014 fair over 5,500 people visited the digital zone.
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. The bologna childrens book fairs illustrators exhibition. Bologna childrens book fair 2014 play press multilanguage utilitystar. Bologna childrens book fair 2014, bologna book fair 2014 italy. The bologna childrens 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.
We will be joining our colleagues from the australian publishers association to network, learn, inspired and be inspired by all the amazing resources available wordwide for children and young people. The 2018 childrens book fair will be staged from the 26th to the 29th of march. Archivio 2014 bologna childrens book fair bologna fiere. Posted on 26th march 2014 by barrington stoke team. Everybody in the world of childrens books knows what the bologna childrens book fair is, and how important it is in the publishing business. Each year, more than 600 journalists representing 70 countries from all over the world report on the event. Participate in the 2018 bologna book fair for book promotion in a very unique and special market. Bolognafiere group exhibition bologna childrens book fair 20.
They represent all segments of publishing, as well as book trade and electronic markets in the united states. L bologna childrens book fair 2015 parramon paidotribo, s. 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. Every year, in the spring, publishers and agents come from all over the world to meet, talk, and buy and sell book rights. My colleague heather flaherty blogged about the nuts and bolts of what goes on at the bologna book fair last week, and now im going to share some of my personal impressions and lots of photos. Check out bologna childrens book fair 2020 bolognafiere s. Bologna childrens book fair 2014, bologna book fair 2014. It is therefore an honor to have announced, in 20 when the bologna childrens book fair commemorates its 50th anniversary, during a press conference at the fair, that brazil will be present next year. Not only is opportunity abound because of the average attendance from over 67 countries, but with personnel including book publishers, distributors, packagers and printers, literary agents, tv and film producers and licensors, the opportunities presented by the bologna. For childrens book publishers of a certain size, the bologna childrens book fair is a mustdo event. The bologna childrens book fair, 55 years of history. 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. Each bologna book fair has brough new and exciting scbwi bologna changes. By anna castagnoli a preamble for all the illustrators who were not selected.
We will be releasing further organisational details in a few hours. Times might be tough, but lets stop moaning about the big book fairs. Held at bologna fiera from april 4 to april 7, 2016 the fair welcomes more than 1,200 exhibitors and 25,000 international professional trade visitors and representatives annually. As childrens publishers from around the world descend on italy for the 51st bologna childrens book fair, heres a look at some new things. Trade shows by industry trade shows by month trade shows by location trade shows by. By arranging exhibition through outskirts press, your book will receive valuable, faceout exposure on an exclusive shelf with 4 other outskirts press titles. 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.
Bologna childrens book fair piazza costituzione, 6 40128 bologna italy. Illustrators annual 2016 bologna childrens book fair on. If you know trade fairs in bologna that are not listed, you can transmit them to us via announce new trade fair our team will update them in a timely manner to promote these fairs as well. Bolognafiere group exhibition bologna childrens book fair 2017. Compared to frankfurt, the bologna fair is modestly sized and manageable. Attending the bologna childrens book fair andy musser. The tribute to brazil as the guest of honour country in this highly considered event, points at the worldwide growing interest for the brazilian publishing production, transforming. In parallel, bologna licensing trade fair as well awaits all the professional. 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.
Bologna childrens book fair 2018 reservation form for. Since the first edition in 1963, the bologna childrens book fair has grown in importance. To see our galleries click on a year below and enjoy. A quick tour of the 2017 bologna childrens book fair. The bologna childrens book fair fiera del libro per ragazzi is one of the worlds leading events focusing solely on childrens books. One of the features of our biennial bologna showcases is the display of our members illustrations in the illustrators gallery. I suppose im a bit of a bologna book fair veteran by now, having attended five times, but its been six years since my last visit, a long gap in publishing terms, so. Since its launch in 2012 this section of the fair has grown dramatically. Apr 20, 2016 comparing book fairs in frankfurt and bologna at first seemed to me an impossible task, because they are so very different from each other every year, frankfurt hosts the largest book event in the world, and bologna hosts the largest childrens book event in the world. The bologna childrens book fair is the most important international event dedicated to the children. The bologna childrens book fair features a wide range of events. Click on a year below to see our scbwi bologna book fair happenings. Here, you can browse or search all of the combined book exhibit participants in 2018 bologna book fair.
The dates for next years bologna childrens book fair have changed to april 14, 2019 not march 2528, as previously announced. We will be joining our colleagues from the australian publishers association to network, learn, inspired and be inspired by all the amazing resources available wordwide for children and young people since 1963 the bologna childrens book fair has been a leading international event for publishers. A highlight of the timehonored gathering of childrens publishers in bologna, italy, the illustrators annual juried every year from the finest art at the showcelebrates debut and storied talent from around the world. The bologna childrens book fairs shift toward digital publishing. The tribute to brazil as the guest of honour country in this highly considered event, points at the worldwide growing interest.
Get a closer look at what book fairs are all about and why they are so important to publishers and other. Bologna childrens book fair and fundacion sm, whose intention is to promote childrens books and reading, have launched in 2009 the international award for illustration bologna childrens book fair fundacion sm, designed to discover, encourage and support new talents in illustration. Lucy coats, contributing editor to the childrens publishing issue of publishing talk magazine, reports back from this years bologna childrens book fair with details of new and forthcoming titles and catches up with childrens laureate and publishing talk cover girl malorie blackman. Held at bologna fiera from march 30 to april 2, 2015 the fair welcomes more than 1,200 exhibitors and 25,000 international professional trade visitors and representatives annually. The founding of the bologna childrens book fair in 19641968 and its rapid rise to success can be attributed to a number of factors that came together almost instantly and helped to define the fairs. Bologna childrens book fair mar 2020 bologna, italy. Since 1966, the bolognaragazzi award has been among the worlds most highly regarded international prizes in the sector of childrens publishing. Our booth will be in the same position as 2012 stand a66 in pavilion 26 if you are a scbwi member and are planning on coming to the bologna book fair then you might want to. Apr 08, 2015 lucy coats, contributing editor to the childrens publishing issue of publishing talk magazine, reports back from this years bologna childrens book fair judging by the huge queues to get in, bologna 2015 was very much open for business. Works selected at 2014 illustrators exhibition of bologna childrens book fair. Register here and promote your book to be held at italy between mar 24 mar 27, 2014.
In 2014 christopher is an australia day ambassador. He is a popular speaker, panellist and presenter for children and adults presenting at australian and american universities on australian childrens literature, as well as being a regular guest at book fairs, libraries, schools and childrens book events around australia. Book publishing and multimedia products for children and young adults the bologna childrens book fair is the event in the publishing years calendar, built. Bologna childrens book fair 2021 bologna books family.
Bolognafiere group exhibition bologna childrens book. The result is the worlds premium exchange hub when it comes to publishing which also extends to current multimedia and licensing businesses for childrens. Sep 26, 2017 the bologna childrens book fair is the largest and most impactful international book fair in the world. Judging the 2014 bologna childrens book fairs illustrators exhibition. The childrens book fair hosts, in bologna, journalists selected from among the most important news outlets in the world. Judging the 2014 bologna childrens book fairs illustrators. Aimed at selecting the finest illustrated childrens books, the award honours the. Agent cathryn summerhayes argues that instead of book fairs being events to survive. Since 1963, it is held yearly for four days in march or april in bologna, italy. Some called it the quietly confident fair, some the smiley fair and one literary scout called it the fair.
Bologna childrens book fair 2014 is one of the most awaited book fair. Trade fairs with expired dates or trade fair dates yet unknown to us can be found at the end of the above list, labelled with the button report new date of. During the 2014 fair over 5,500 people visited the digital zone a new record for. Over 1200 exhibitors and nearly 27,000 trade visitors and representatives will attend the expo.
It is the annual fair at which childrens books biggest deals are made, the hottest talent is found, and publishing relationships built and deepened. Sep, 2016 illustrators annual 2016 bologna childrens book fair on. By lucy coats on april 3, 2014 childrens, conferences. Smaller independent presses, in particular, have found the bcbf an excellent venue to begin a rights program. To view the complete details for the book and its publisher or author, simple click details. Scbwi bologna book fair previous bologna book fairs. Welcome to the pages for the 2014 scbwi bologna book fair which will be held in bologna from 24th 27th march, 2014. As a selfpublishing childrens book author trying to launch a successful writing career, you cannot afford to miss the bologna book fair. The bologna book fair is the oldest and most reputable international book fair focusing exclusively on childrens books.
Based in bologna fiera, it is held once every year. It is with great sadness that we announce our decision to cancel the 57th bologna childrens book fair. Subagents from around the world recommend noteworthy childrens publishing efforts, just in time for the 2014 bologna book fair. Bologna childrens book fair 2016 reservation form for. Bologna childrens book fair at outskirtspress self publishing. You can also visit the website of each illustrator. Bologna may be over for another year, but childrens books are constantly in the news, with talk of a new film trilogy from j. Every year the pavilions of bolognafiere host exhibitors from. Scbwi has attended and showcased a booth at bologna book fair since 2006. With the 2014 bologna childrens book fair in full swing, trends were beginning to emerge, and they sounded a bit like the trends of last years fair. Scbwi bologna book fair scbwi bologna book fair 2014.