This special award category is to highlight the attention and commitment that many publishers around the world have placed in this kind of book. The first edition of the childrens book fair opened on 4 april 1964 in palazzo re enzo in bolognas historical centre. The childrens book fair in bologna is a meeting point for the sectors top professionals involved in creating and publishing childrens books. Bologna childrens book fair bologna, italy trade show. Launched in 20 and after six successful editions, ccbf has quickly become an.
The china shanghai international childrens book fair ccbf is held under the guidance of the. Singapore publisher epigram books is in the running for the first time for the bologna best childrens publisher of the year. Through this new collaboration, ccbf will benefit from bcbfs solid experience and client hub, and the two fairs are aiming to foster strong connections between their respective programmes. Apr 07, 2017 foreign professionals flocked to bologna childrens book fair, official attendance figures have revealed, with overseas visitor numbers growing by 15%. Significant space and priority is given to the professional category of illustrators, who can find at the fair in bologna and during the international tour during the months that follow, support and. Our exhibitors tell us they come back every year because the london book fair provides them with the perfect platform to engage with customers, demonstrate their products, build brand awareness, conduct face to face business, and most importantly make sales. A good book published in the czech republic, in france, or in the united states, find immediately his place on the shelves of bookstores of many countries. A great amount of successful projects originate during the book fair in bologna. Bologna book fair archives publishing perspectives. Bolognafiere group exhibition bologna childrens book fair 20. One interesting program this year is called connecting the city, and its. The bologna book fair is the oldest and most reputable international book fair focusing exclusively on childrens books. Bologna licensing trade fair is the only trade fair in italy dedicated to the derivative market where major licensors and licensing agencies offer the latest news on the licensing market, from entertainment to brand, from fashion to sport.
But even if a book hadnt come to fruition, the inspiration and knowledge gained by being in the heart of the childrens book world forever changed my outlook and was worth every. One thats rather popular with selfpublishing authors of childrens books is the bologna childrens book fair. Every year the pavilions of bolognafiere host exhibitors from. Shanghais childrens fair gets the bologna treatment. Getting exhibitors to share their experiences and talk about the offers they received at the justconcluded shanghai childrens book fair ccbf was the easy part. 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. This panel will explore a variety of initiativesfrom the new national book award for translation, to the impact of the man booker international prize, to the booksellers without borders programto identify ways in which to get translated literature into the hands of more readers. The fair itself is a marketplace for trading rights for publishing and translations.
Established in 20, on the occasion of the 50 th anniversary of the bologna childrens book fair, the bop bologna prize. Trade fairs bologna appointments from june 2020 worldwide. The ma in childrens book illustration will be showcasing a selection of artwork including dummy books and illustrators portfolios. The bologna childrens book fair is the worlds leading book fair that only features childrens books. Foreign professionals flocked to bologna childrens book fair, official attendance figures have revealed, with overseas visitor numbers growing by 15%. Each year about 3,000 illustrators from more than 70 countries submit five pieces with. Since then, this unique event has been renewed every year by the constant presence of. The bologna childrens book fair is an important annual event which welcomes thousands of exhibitors and visitors from all over the world. Exhibition calendar with currently 7 trade fairs from june 2020 in bologna. Ciana ltd promotes two international remainder and promotional book fairs for the book trade each year these fairs are trade only and are not open to the public.
Stay informed about all the latest show, industry news and trend reports. The awards are given to publishers around the world who specialise in. 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 childrens book fair features a wide range of events. The entrance to the bologna childrens book fair in 2008. Literary agents centre place of honor for the exchange of s.
The china shanghai international childrens book fair opens friday under. Scbwi bologna book fair bologna childrens book fair. Indeed, the bologna book fair has evolved and changed with the times. While mainly a convention for publishers to buy and sell book rights, there are many events and resources especially aimed at illustrators. Bologna book fair foreign attendees up 15% the bookseller. Bologna childrens book fair announces moscow book fair partnership in feature articles by porter anderson april 3, 2019 bologna childrens book fair organizer bolognafiere announces a new relationship with moscow international book fair and an homage to author gianni rodari. Since 1967, the illustrators exhibition within the bologna childrens book fair presents the works of the illustrators selected by the jury which consists of five international experts two publishers and three illustrators or teachers of illustration. Get ready for a comprehensive program of meetings, debuts, debates, lectures, awards, launches and panels all at the bologna childrens book fair. The official opening of the 20 bologna childrens book fair on monday, march. The global learning initiative, organized by the bologna childrens book fair in. Then drop us a line and we shall try to get back to you. 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. Exhibit at the london book fair the london book fair. Both the january and the september fairs, held at two different locations in london, have the largest selection in the uk of remainder companies exhibiting, with.
Apr 07, 2000 despite a flat domestic trading environment, the strength of sterling, and being overshadowed by the sale of dorling kindersley to pearson, the 37th annual bologna book fair was pronounced a. The most common types of trade fairs in bologna are airconditioning technology, food and wellness. Continued growth at the bologna childrens book fair. For more than fifty years, bologna childrens book fair is the most important event for publishing and content dedicated to children and teenagers. Bologna children book fair bologna, italy trade show. Success stories at the 2019 shanghai childrens book fair. Our partnership team were in bologna, italy last week.
Oct 22, 20 ariostea surface container at cersaie 20 by marco porpora bologna italy oct 22, 20 ariostea surface container at cersaie 20 by marco porpora bologna italy. With 1,200 exhibitors from over 70 countries, the bologna childrens book fair is about to celebrate its 50th. This is the trade show that should be highlighted in your agenda as it is the most important and influential international event that is dedicated to the childrens publishing and multimedia. Mar 21, 20 we are delighted to say that the bologna childrens book fair will celebrate its 50th anniversary with excellent attendance numbers, said program director roberta chinni. Bop bologna prize best childrens publishers of the year. Attending the bologna childrens book fair andy musser. Autopromotec has not authorized any such companies as expo guide and event fair to use its name or any other company data. 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. This exhibition showcasing about 80 original books from 17 countries and territories, selected in close cooperation with the bologna childrens book fair. To all our dear exhibitors, visitors, partners and friends, it is with great sadness that we announce our decision to cancel the 2020 edition of bologna licensing trade fair. Back in may we told you to be on the lookout for information on how to enter the 2018 illustrators exhibition of the bologna childrens book fair. Since 1966, the bolognaragazzi award has been among the worlds most highly regarded international prizes in the sector of childrens publishing.
The 10 best hotels near bologna fair in bologna, italy. Since the first edition in 1963, the bologna childrens book fair has grown in importance. Mar 30, 2020 check out bologna childrens book fair bolognafiere s. The 2017 selection of outstanding books for young people with disabilities was first shown during the bologna childrens book fair in 2017.
If you would like to view any of our illustrators portfolios during the fair please contact pam smy to arrange an appointment. Book publishing and multimedia for children and youth. The bologna childrens bookfair celebrates its 50th anniversary a special edition, full of initiatives at the fair and in the city. Epigram books in the running for bologna prize for best. In 2017, the shanghai book fair reported that it had hosted 360 exhibitors from 51 countries and regions, administrators say, and those figures were up from 154 exhibitors and 15 countries and regions in 20, when the fair was inaugurated. 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. The fair invites all exhibitors to submit works published in the last ten years on the discovery of art, art history and art today. Program new york rights fair enterprise content and book. Check out bologna childrens book fair bolognafiere s. The bologna childrens book fair introduces itself as the worlds leading professional event dedicated to the childrens publishing industry attracting over 1,400 exhibitors and around 30,000.
The sequence of illustrations in il principe ranocchio shows an author and artist whose disciplined expressive power is, as always, laced with an unexpected, mischievously lighthearted poetic irony. Information for bologna fiera in italy fair point gmbh. Nov 11, 2018 for the first time, it will be organised in close collaboration with bolognafiere, the proud organiser of bologna childrens book fair bcbf. Bolognas bop prize coming to ccbf with a new lounge area. Each year the bologna childrens book fair proposes to all exhibitors and visitors alike special initiatives that offer excellent opportunities to increase contacts and hone ones skills in various sectors of the childrens market. About 1,200 exhibitors coming from 75 countries and 25,000 international professional trade representatives in 20. Since 1963, it is held yearly for four days in march or april in bologna, italy. Each selection is first shown at the ibby stand at the bologna childrens book fair and then is available as a travelling exhibition. Exhibitions international board on books for young people. Can selfpublished authors set up a table at international book fairs. Located in bologna, an 11minute walk from bolognafiere exhibition center and 0. Bologna fiera has a rightful place among the most modern and advanced exhibition centres on a global scale. 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. Irans tuti books nominated for bologna best childrens.
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. The next edition of bologna childrens book fair will be staged between the 26th and the 29th of april 2018. Fiera del libro per ragazzibologna international childrens book fair. The number of exhibitors in the fair s digital area in the oreilly toc pavillion has. We are therefore not liable for any possible publication fee requested for a virtual catalogue of trade companies. The international award for illustration will be awarded during the fair. Bologna childrens book fair will be held 12 to 15 apr 2021 in bologna, italy. We were attending the childrens book fair to meet with publishers, authors and artists, and to soak up the atmosphere of world class creativity and dynamism that is the book trade for children in italy. We have almost 1200 exhibitors registering 75 countries despite challenge economic conditions across the globe.
The venue is set 8 km away from bologna guglielmo marconi airport and just 2 km from bologna central railway station. Please note that the aoi team is working remotely until further notice, and wont be able to pick phone calls. Created 34 years ago by the university of guadalajara, the fair is aimed at professionals and the general public alike, a characteristic that sets it apart from other book fairs around the globe. Bologna childrens book fair 2014, bologna book fair 2014. Exhibitors can now subscribe to the new hub for the rights exchange, online on 4 may. The winners of the 20 bologna ragazzi award have also been announced. By 2000, the fair hit a high note with 1,416 exhibitors from 83 countries. As well as the frog prince, attilio has also given us many other classical fairytales, from the three little pigs and little red riding hood to the pied piper of hamelin and aesops fables. Bologna childrens book fair piazza costituzione, 6 40128 bologna italy phone. 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. Despite cold, rainy weather and scheduling that rubbed up against passover and easter, attendees at this years bologna childrens book fair reported that foot traffic was heavy, moods were. Each year, bologna fiera hosts approximately 30 exhibitions bologna childrens book fair, cersaie, pharmintech and eima international among others.
Bologna childrens book fair in bologna stats address. Bologna book fair bologna childrens book fair bologna fiere. The halls offer multipurpose exhibition space, characterised by good visibility and a variety of sizes, in order to match the needs of large, medium and smallscale events alike. The bologna childrens book fair is the worlds leading event for childrens book authors and.
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