Bologna Children’s Book Fair

[Italian only 🇮🇹] Le candidature per il Premio Carla Poesio sono ufficialmente aperte! Si tratta del premio volto a premiare la più innovativa e originale Tesi di Laurea italiana in Letteratura per l’infanzia. La commissione valuterà le tesi partecipanti e il lavoro vincitore sarà pubblicato da Edizioni ETS grazie al prezioso sostegno di BolognaFiere Group. Per il bando di concorso e maggiori informazioni: https://lnkd.in/dZQTTH2q

🇮🇹 Greetings from Frankfurter Buchmesse! This year, Italy proudly steps into the spotlight as Guest of Honour, and to mark the occasion, we’ve launched the prestigious exhibition "From illustration to comics. Pencils in talented young hands." Curated by Accademia Drosselmeier and organised by BolognaFiere Group, Bologna Children’s Book Fair and BolognaBookPlus in collaboration with AIE, the exhibition highlights Italy’s excellence in contemporary illustration. Italian illustration is renowned worldwide, with a long-standing tradition of nurturing artistic talent through prestigious schools and events like BCBF, which plays a pivotal role in bringing new illustrators to the global stage as acknowledged by AIE, Italy Country Guest of Honour and the Government’s Extraordinary Commissioner, Mauro Mazza. As our Elena Pasoli shared: "It is a great honour for us to curate the only illustration exhibition Italy is presenting as Guest of Honour. This recognition highlights our role in the global publishing market and our commitment to discovering and promoting young talent." __ Italy at the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024 #ItalyFrankfurt2024 #fbm24

By popular demand (yes, we heard you! 👂), we’ve extended the deadline for the Illustrators Exhibition to ‼️18 October, EOD! ‼️ Consider your wish granted—now go make those final touches. #IllustratorsExhibition #bolognachildrensbookfair

🌍 The second stop of our #GrandTour is Frankfurt! 🇮🇹 We’re excited to announce that, with Italy as Guest of Honour, the Bologna Children’s Book Fair is bringing something special to this year’s Frankfurter Buchmesse! From October 16-20, we’re hosting: 🔹 Two inspiring exhibitions, including “From Illustration to Comics: Pencils in Talented Young Hands” and a curated selection of 65 children's books by IBBY Italia. 🔹 Guided tours led by the curators themselves. 🔹A networking session to connect publishing professionals and share what’s coming next for BCBF! 📅 Visit our website for all the details and book your spot through the Eventbrite link below! https://lnkd.in/d44kHV-X #italiafrancoforte2024 #italienfrankfurt2024 #fbm24 #BCBF

"When we think about the allure of the Italian language, a memory from the pandemic comes to mind. We invited translators to take on the task of translating a beautiful nursery rhyme by Roberto Piumini. To our surprise, we received translations from over 40 countries in just a few days—proof of how captivating our language truly is." This afternoon, BCBF Director Elena Pasoli attended the presentation event for the 24th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World (SLIM), the premier international platform promoting Italian on a global scale. This year holds particular significance for the international profile of Italian publishing, as Italy will be the Guest of Honour at major book fairs in Frankfurt, Tunis and Warsaw. That's why the 2024 edition will highlight the theme 'Italian and Books: The World Between the Lines'. You can watch the full event on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation/Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale's YouTube channel (Italian only): https://lnkd.in/dNsKFkGm #slim2024

If last Friday's announcement got you excited, we've got even more great news... the Bologna Licensing Awards are back and bigger than ever. Now’s your chance to showcase your brand or property at Italy’s leading event for property and brand development 🌟 For seven editions, we’ve recognized top licensors, agencies, and retailers who are shaping the future of the children's publishing industry. This year, the award categories are expanding even further—covering everything from Preschool to Teen, with new categories like Toy, Fashion, and the highly anticipated Best Sustainable Licensed Project. 🌱 Winners will be celebrated at the Bologna Kids Licensing Trade Fair (Halls 29 & 30), putting your work in the spotlight among industry leaders. Interested in applying? Get in touch: licensing@bolognafiere.it 🔗 https://bit.ly/BoLiAw #licensing #bolognalicensingawards #BLTFK Bologna Licensing Trade Fair | LICENSING MAGAZINE

Publishers, take note! The prestigious BolognaRagazzi Awards (BRAW) are back, celebrating the world’s most innovative picture books. This year brings exciting updates, starting with an extra "s" in "Awards" — now covering five main categories: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Opera Prima (for debut authors and illustrators), Comics and Toddler. Plus, each year features a unique theme, and for 2025, it's all about sustainability: https://bit.ly/BRAW25 Also, don’t miss the BRAW CrossMedia Awards, in partnership with Mamamò, highlighting projects that expand stories beyond the page and into other media — or adapt media narratives into books: https://bit.ly/BRCMA Deadlines: 📅 BRAW: December 17th 📅 BRAW CrossMedia: January 15th Visit our website for more details! #bolognachildrensbookfair #BRAW25 #BRAWCrossMedia

🌍✨ Celebrating #InternationalTranslationDay with an eye on the future! We’re excited to announce that #BCBF will be participating in the European Conference on Literary Translation from 2-4 October, hosted by the European Parliament in Strasbourg as part of the UNESCO World Book Capital 2024 programme. Organised by CEATL, the event will feature 80+ experts from 30 countries exploring the latest challenges and innovations in the field of translation. As a champion of literary translation, BCBF is committed to promoting the essential work of translators. Initiatives such as the World Directory of Children’s Book Translators and the #InAltreParole award highlight our dedication to fostering cultural exchange and ensuring that children’s literature reaches readers worldwide. On 3 October, BCBF Director Elena Pasoli will join the panel “Putting Literary Translation and Translated Literature in the Spotlight,” discussing how to engage readers with translated works. Plenary sessions will be available with simultaneous interpretation in French, English, and German. You can register to stream the sessions here: https://lnkd.in/d7GfmTrA

Honoured to support PublisHer's first North American event that will be held in NY on September 30! 💖 💪

With this beautiful picture, we’re excited to introduce the incredible Italian delegation that joined us at CARTOON Forum, the first stop of this year's #GrandTour! These talented professionals are at the forefront of the publishing industry, and we're proud to have them represent Italian excellence on the global stage: 💥 Michela Bennici­, For­eign Rights Manager at Just Right Agency 💥 Pao­la Corsini, Dra­mat­ic Rights Specialist at Editrice Il Castoro 💥 Emanuele Di Giorgi, Man­ag­ing Director at Tunué 💥 Enri­co Racca, Edi­to­r­i­al Direc­tor Chil­dren’s Books at Gruppo Mondadori 💥 Fed­eri­co Riboldazzi, CEO / Co-Founder at Mini­bom­bo 💥 Gaia Stock, Edi­to­r­i­al Director at Edizioni EL 💥 Francesco Zamboni­, For­eign Rights Editor at Carthusia Edizioni A special grazie to ITA - Italian Trade Agency and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for their invaluable support and collaboration in making this Grand Tour possible 💖 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e7Kv-Fsu __ Bologna Licensing Trade Fair | BolognaFiere Group #bcbf #bolognachildrensbookfair