Youll find our grants managers elise and lien in hall 29, stand d40, talking to foreign publishers about the very best flemish authors and illustrators and providing information about funding opportunities for books in translation. More and more companies are choosing to come to bologna each year. Bologna to launch virtual fair, rights platform publishers weekly. To the bologna digital area 2015 this is the fastest evolving part of the bologna childrens book fair. Bologna childrens book fair piazza costituzione, 6 40128 bologna italy phone. Bologna childrens book fair presents a universe of stories starring.
With over 50 years of experience the fair has succeeded in bringing together a unique and diverse global audience. Remember to visit the bologna tourism website for ideas and information. 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. We are currently working on the definition of an event layout that will increase the meeting and the networking opportunities for exhibitors and operators of both events. The next edition of bologna childrens book fair will be staged between the 26th and the 29th of april 2018. 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. Full speed ahead t oday february 25, as international publishing industry professionals await more details on the news that bologna childrens book fair has postponed its 57th outingoriginally set for march 30 to april 2the london book fair.
The fair is made of exhibitions, events, meetings, stands and prices and represents a great opportunity for illustrators and publishers to meet each other. International book fair englishfrench dictionary glosbe. Book publishing and multimedia for children and youth. In line with the growing attention of the market towards private label products. Bologna book fair 2017 flanders literatures team will be present at the bologna childrens book fair 36 april. Breaking the 57th bologna childrens book fair virtual book fair successfully closed.
Bologna childrens book fair in bologna stats address fair. The bologna childrens book fair illustrators exhibition is an international showcase on display throughout the fair. The global learning initiative, organized by the bologna childrens book fair in co operation. A trade fair trade show, trade exhibition, trade exposition, or expo is an exhibition organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase and demonstrate their latest products and services, meet with industry partners and customers, study activities of rivals, and examine recent market trends and opportunities. Smaller independent presses, in particular, have found the bcbf an excellent venue to begin a rights program. Other important fairs for rights sales include london the largest spring fair, bologna. Frankfurt book fair has established itself as the biggest international trade book fair. Powered by the international rights platform pubmatch, based in the u. For more than fifty years, bologna childrens book fair is the most important event for publishing and content dedicated to children and teenagers. Book fair definition of book fair by the free dictionary. Exhibitor directory and list of 129 exhibiting companies participating in 2021 edition of bologna childrens book fair, bologna to be held in april. This means that hotels near bologna fiera are booked well in advance and. The childrens book fair in bologna is a meeting point for the sectors top professionals involved in creating and publishing childrens books.
It is a 4 day event organised by bologna fiere and will conclude on 15apr2021. The event was very successful, with about 5% more exhibitors than last year the 2020 edition, the second led by simone menegoi and by gloria bartoli as vice director, welcomed visitors in halls 15 and 18 of bolognafiere with works presented by 155 galleries. The 2020 edition of sana rescheduled bolognafiere china. Bologna childrens book fair 2016 for dummies ied master. Entry to the exhibition is free and entitles you to a pass granting you admission to the 2017. Fiera del libro per ragazzibologna international childrens book fair. Voting by exhibitors via a dedicated area of the fairs website closes on march 16 and winners are set to be announced during the bologna fairs opening ceremony on march 24. Last weeks show drew 26,743 people, putting attendance 2% higher than at last years event. Bolognafiere to launch trade fair in new york the bookseller. 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. Yet this event represents much more than any usual industrial fair.
B has accommodations with free wifi, air conditioning, free bikes and a. Compared to frankfurt, the bologna fair is modestly sized and manageable. Architects and designers were creating an artistic image of cersaie. Since 1963, it is held yearly for four days in march or april in bologna, italy. Bolognafiere group exhibition bologna childrens book. The bologna childrens book fair is pleased to introduce to its publisher and literary agent exhibitors and visitors the brand new bcbf global rights exchange gre, which will go live online beginning on may 4, 2020. The exhibitors about 1,200 exhibitors coming from 98 countries and 25, 000 international professional trade representatives in 2016. 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. The prizewinning publishers are chosen by the exhibitors taking part in the bologna childrens book fair among a shortlist based on nominations they send in along with those of publishers associations and institutions devoted to book and reading promotion worldwide. Trade fairs bologna appointments from september 2020. Bologna children book fair is going to be organised at bologna fair centre, bologna, italy from 30 mar 2020 to 02 apr 2020 this expo is. Information for bologna fiera in italy fair point gmbh.
It is a key market place for the rights business and thanks to its wide media coverage, a platform for publishers to announce deals. Frankfurt book fair is the worlds biggest international trade book fair and a world hub for the rights business. Exhibitors, list of companies at bologna childrens book. The bologna childrens book fairs official attendance numbers are in. Bologna childrens book fair says goodbye for now to the over 60,000 friends. Bologna childrens book fair in bologna stats address. Keep in mind that although the fair is four days, the first three days will be the most helpful for you. Every year, in the spring, publishers and agents come from all over the world to meet, talk, and buy and sell book rights. About 1,200 exhibitors coming from 75 countries and 25,000 international professional.
The 10 best hotels near bologna fair in bologna, italy. If you would like to view any of our illustrators portfolios during the fair please contact pam smy to arrange an appointment. Bcbf apr 2021, bologna childrens book fair, bologna. Exhibition stands design bologna fairs bolognafiere. On may 4, the bologna childrens book fair is launching a series of. 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. With over 25,000 visitors and over 1200 exhibitors in 6 halls, it is the place to buy, sell. Find and access information on all the companies registered to attend the fair.
A jury of 5 industry experts from the world of publishing and illustration meet in bologna for 3 days, evaluating and selecting the work that will make up the 2019 exhibition presented to the all the attendees of the 2019 show. Since the first edition in 1963, the bologna childrens book fair has grown in importance. 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. Bologna licensing trade fair continues on sharing the best of its expertise and know how with the international licensing community. A lively, multicultural, cosy and openminded town, bologna is a strategic place for the exhibition sector, which has been developed and enhanced through the years by establishing bologna fiere. The major event for professionals and young book lovers of all kinds. Exhibition calendar with currently 8 trade fairs from september 2020 in bologna. For childrens book publishers of a certain size, the bologna childrens book fair is a mustdo event. While mainly a convention for publishers to buy and sell book rights, there are many events and resources especially aimed at illustrators. 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. Even though the scbwi stand wont be back at the bologna book fair until 2018 we are there every other year, illustrators can still submit their work to the 2017 bologna book fair illustrators exhibition. The bologna childrens book fair is the worlds leading professional event dedicated to the childrens publishing industry attracting over 1,400 exhibitors and. The exhibit has been curated by the fair since 1967.
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. Bologna children book fair bologna, italy trade show. Frankfurt, london and bologna consistently lead the field in terms of attendance, content, facilities and services. 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. The entrance to the bologna childrens book fair in 2008. The ma in childrens book illustration will be showcasing a selection of artwork including dummy books and illustrators portfolios. Bologna childrens book fair will be held 12 to 15 apr 2021 in bologna, italy.
Illustrators exhibition 2019 bologna children bookfair. The fair itself is a marketplace for trading rights for publishing and translations. Bcbf galleries is the bologna childrens book fair museum, presenting exhibitions of books and illustrations to the worldwide community of book professionals and children and young adult book lovers. The bologna childrens book fair is the event in the publishing years calendar, built around childrens content today. Since its launch in 2012 this section of the fair has grown dramatically. Last week marked the 56 th year of the fair with over 250 conferences and workshops and almost 1,500 exhibitors spread over 6 pavilions comfy shoes were a must. Selected illustrations are published in the illustrators annual shared with exhibitors at the fair and publishers across the globe. This is a freetouse service when looking for companies at bcbf. A bologna local assured me that, it will happen when galvani turns the page.
The most common types of trade fairs in bologna are beauty, advertising and commodities. Everybody in the world of childrens books knows what the bologna childrens book fair is, and how important it is in the publishing business. Every year the pavilions of bolognafiere host exhibitors from. The winners are announced on the occasion of the official opening of the bologna childrens book fair and a selection of titles of all the shortlisted publishers is showcased at the fair receiving widespread visibility in.
The bologna childrens bookfair celebrates its 50th anniversary a special edition, full of initiatives at the fair and in the city. With over 50 years of experience, more than 30,000 visitors and 1400 exhibitors all strictly professionals bcbf is the worlds premium exchange hub. In its 53rd edition, the fair offered more than 20. The beginning of april saw spring arrive in italy, and, with it, the bologna childrens book fair. Browse the 2020 property guide, a catalogue including the hottest brands of the moment bologna licensing trade fair webinar, 4 may 2020. Bcbf is pleased to introduce to its publisher and literary agent exhibitors and. Bologna childrens book fair bologna, italy trade show. Thousands of submissions from all over the world, arrive each year. It generates extensive media coverage every year, offering.
Bologna childrens book fair is just round the corner. Exhibitor directory 2019 bologna children bookfair. In contrast to consumer fairs, only some trade fairs are open to the. Visiting the fair means getting in touch with the prestigious international. First held in 1964, bologna childrens book fair is a dedicated platform for the. Exhibitions, events and conventions in bologna palazzo fiera. Attending the bologna childrens book fair andy musser. Bologna childrens book fair 12 to 15 apr 2021,bologna, ilikevents. The cersaie will take place on 5 days from monday, 28. Check out bologna childrens book fair bolognafiere s. Bop bologna prize best childrens publishers of the year.
The bologna childrens book fairs illustrators exhibition. Of course, the latest products and trends on the ceramic and sanitary sector will be shown there. Exhibiting at the bologna childrens book fair means to take part in the first event in the childrens publishing industry, built around all types of content for children. Every year, many events repeat and prove to be successful and, in certain sectors, they are to be considered events of global importance. My trip to bologna and most importantly the bologna book fair.
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