Impressions of the bologna childrens book fair 2017. Discovering bologna childrens book fair aldus european. 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. Apr 09, 2017 last year as i began planning my spring term sabbatical i realized that i would be free to checkout the legendary bologna childrens book fair. The entrance to the bologna childrens book fair in 2008. On the childrens side she represents middle grade and young adult fiction and nonfiction. 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. You dont just read it or look at its brilliant pictures. Primo concorso internazionale per libro illustrato senza parole. The trade show is based in bologna fiera one of the most popular trade show venues in italy. Spratt winner, sisters in crime davitt awards 2016 best childrens novel.
Since the first edition in 1963, the bologna childrens book fair has grown in importance. The bologna childrens book fair ended its 2018 run with an. Arte fierainternational exhibition of contemporary art. The 55th edition of bologna childrens book fair, which took place. By susan eaddy, frequent scbwi bologna visitor, regional advisor midsouth scbwi, illustrator. Bologna childrens book fair wall street international. And so i convinced susannah richards to join me and on friday, march 31, off we went for a week at the fair. Bologna childrens book fair, from the 3rd to the 6th april 2017, is preparing its 54th edition, confirming its position as the leading international event for those involved in publishing for children and young people. She attends the bologna book fair every year on behalf of. Oct 25, 2017 aldus new report updates europes book fair map in news by porter anderson october 25, 2017 from sofias upcoming 45th anniversary fair in december at the palace of culture to viennas long night of books ahead in november, the aldus networks 2017 report looks ahead and behind to evaluate the european book fair scene. 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 in bologna stats address. Bologna book fair 2017 flanders literatures team will be present at the bologna childrens book fair 36 april.
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. Compared to frankfurt, the bologna fair is modestly sized and manageable. 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. This picture book has more to it than meets the eye. In addition to representing her own clients, she also handles british commonwealth rights for the agencys childrens list. Even though the scbwi stand wont be back at the bologna book fair until 2018 we are there every other year. Smaller independent presses, in particular, have found the bcbf an excellent venue to begin a rights program. The peanuts booth serves both as a meeting place for peanuts worldwide staff and fun attraction for visitors. Continued growth at the bologna childrens book fair the new. Bologna sees bump in exhibitors, attendees publishers weekly. Foreign professionals flocked to bologna childrens book fair, official attendance figures have revealed, with. Since 1963, it is held yearly for four days in march or april in bologna, italy.
Bcbf galleries is the bologna childrens book fair museum, presenting exhibitions of books and illustrations to the worldwide community of book professionals. Frankfurter buchmesse 2020 ideas that move the world. Bologna book fair foreign attendees up 15% the bookseller. The beijing book fair is attended by over 30,000 people each year. London book fair 2017 dates ruby buttons and violet pickles books, 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. 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. Every year the pavilions of bolognafiere host exhibitors from. 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. Press releases 2017 bologna childrens book fair bologna fiere. 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. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. Although, 75 international book fairs are listed in the ipa report whose introduction states that it provides an extensive calendar of international book fairs, there is not a single mentioned of japan or a. Bologna childrens book fair announces a record year in attendance and news coverage, while naming the united arab emirates sharjah its. Combined book exhibit initials of showautographing 277 white.
Even though the scbwi stand wont be back at the bologna book fair until 2018 we are there every other year, illustrators can still. The fair itself is a marketplace for trading rights for publishing and translations. The bologna childrens book fair is the event in the publishing years calendar built around childrens content today. Do not click this link or you will be banned from the site. Mar 31, 2017 the bologna childrens book fair launches their special section devoted to art books for the bolognaragazzi award 2017. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters.
A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. Apr 20, 2017 for childrens book publishers of a certain size, the bologna childrens book fair is a mustdo event. Fiera del libro per ragazzibologna international childrens book fair. Trade fairs bologna appointments from september 2020. Fbm facts figures 2017 06 the book fair app recorded 21 000 downloads as well as 51 000 subscribers to the frankfurter buchmesse newsletter. The fair invites all exhibitors to submit works published in the last ten years on the discovery of art, art history and art today. It will be published in the united states by enchanted lion in the spring of 2017. Whos who bologna 2017 from monday 3rd to thursday 6th april space reserved for 2016 exhibitors. It calls for children age 4 and up to become active themselves.
While mainly a convention for publishers to buy and sell book rights, there are many events and resources especially aimed at illustrators. Last weeks show drew 26,743 people, putting attendance 2% higher than at last years event. Apr 05, 2017 fair trade frankfurt book fair has established itself as the biggest international trade book fair, the ipa writes, while the five other top fairs in terms of professional attendance happen in. But i quickly got my bearings and proudly found our scotland at bologna stand. Get ready for a comprehensive program of meetings, debuts, debates, lectures, awards, launches and panels all at the bologna childrens book fair. With no single big book, multiple memoirs steal the show.
Bologna international childrens book fair a note for those attending or considering attending the bologna book fair. With over 50 years of experience the fair has succeeded in bringing together a truly unique and global audience to the show. Our exhibitors come back every year because lbf provides them with the perfect platform to engage with customers, build brand awareness, and do business. Bologna childrens book fair 2017 reservation form for. Bolognafiere manages three exhibition centres bologna, modena, and ferrara with over 80 outstanding trade shows in italy and abroad. To view the complete details for the book and its publisher or author, simple click details. Book festival at the bologna childrens book fair learning. Books exhibited at 2017 bologna childrens book fair. Bologna childrens book fair 2017 sunday april 2 sala bolero block b service centre 3. Attending the bologna childrens book fair andy musser september 24, 2017. Here, you can browse or search all of the combined book exhibit participants in 2017 bologna childrens book fair.
The fair holds a unique place in the world of books as a hybrid. In april of this year, i traveled to europe for the first time to attend the bologna. Bologna childrens book fair and the london book fair today announced their respective exhibition dates for 2017, with lbf moving to tuesday 14 thursday 16. The course featured attendance at the bologna childrens book fair, an annual fair hosted in bologna. In attendance are publishers, distributors, literary agents, consumers, digital media companies, film and production companies and bookstores. Apr 10, 2017 a quick tour of the 2017 bologna childrens book fair. 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. The tokyo international book fair tibf is not included or even mentioned in the ipa global book fair report 2017, published by the international publishers association ipa.
International attendance at the fair rose over 18% in 2016 proving a. The guadalajara international book fair is the most important publishing gathering in iberoamerica. Shortlisted, queensland literary awards 2016 childrens book. Islands will be featured at the 2017 bologna childrens book fair, the worlds. Aldus events bologna childrens book fair 2017 sunday april 2 sala bolero block b service centre 3. Bologna childrens book fair piazza costituzione, 6 40128 bologna italy phone. The bop award is among the worlds most highly regarded international prizes in childrens publishing. Exhibition calendar with currently 8 trade fairs from september 2020 in bologna.
For the next edition, the trade show will go from 3 to 2 days, in order to meet the needs of professionals and optimize the attendance of exhibitors and visitors. This special award category is to highlight the attention and commitment that many publishers. The bologna childrens book fair s official attendance numbers are in. The major event for professionals and young book lovers of all kinds.
Apr 05, 2017 toronto, on april 4, 2017 kids can press, the torontobased childrens book publisher and a division of corus entertainment, has been named childrens publisher of the year in north america at the annual bologna childrens book fair. Bolognafiere group exhibition bologna childrens book fair 2017. It tells the story of the mysterious disappearance of don fermin, a medieval knight who walked out on horseback and did not return again. Attending the bologna childrens book fair andy musser. The most common types of trade fairs in bologna are labeling, beauty and advertising. Bologna childrens book fairs 2019 attendance up by 5 percent.
Oct 02, 2015 the london book fair and bologna childrens book fair have revealed their respective exhibition dates for 2017, with lbf moving to tuesday 14th thursday 16th march and bologna taking place. The frankfurt book fair is considered to be the most important book fair in the world for international deals and trading. Being the guests of honor at the bolognas childrens book fair will help. The bologna childrens book fair 2017 edition ended on 06. Associate publisher, semareh al hillal, was in attendance to accept the award. 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. Last weeks show drew 26743 people, putting attendance 2% higher.
The result is the worlds premium exchange hub when it comes to publishing which also extends to current multimedia and licensing businesses for childrens. International attendance at the fair rose over 18% in 2016 proving a growing interest and investment in kids content publishing and even more reason to visit. The fairs official attendance was 27,642 people, an increase of 3% from 2017. Spratt shortlisted, west australian young readers book awards 2017 winner to be announced november 2017 friday barnes 2. If youd like to contact any of the publishers or authors directly, simple click the blue inquiry. We have spent a marvellous few days talking and working together, as we have always done. Bolognafiere group exhibition bologna licensing trade. Mar 27, 2017 with a busy schedule of events primed to take place during this years bologna childrens book fair, the sheer range of seminars, talks and panels can be overwhelming for firsttime visitors. With over 98 countries coming to fair and publishers from across the world to buy and sell rights in the kids book industry bologna is unrivalled in its global reach and diversity. In contrast to consumer fairs, only some trade fairs are open to the. Bologna fair centre access bologna fairground interactive map sales office in the fairground. 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.
The next edition of bologna childrens book fair will be staged between the 26th and the 29th of april 2018. Mar 21, 2012 the bologna childrens book fair is one of the most important, and features mostly european and us publishers of childrens books. This is the trade show that should be highlighted in your agenda. Apr 14, 2017 bologna childrens book fair is held over 6 halls in the massive bologna fiere conference centre and on first entrance its quite overwhelming, with over 1,200 exhibitors and 26,000 visitors. The bologna childrens book fairs official attendance numbers are in. Indicate any variation spazio riservato agli espositori 2016.