Aimed at selecting the finest illustrated childrens books, the award honours the best productions in terms of their graphic and editorial qualities, becoming a. Bologna fiera, bologna, italy via della fiera, 20 if you are looking to keep up with the latest trends in childrens publishing, bologna childrens book fair 2021 is the place to be. The result is the worlds premium exchange hub when it comes to publishing which also extends to current multimedia and licensing businesses for children s stories, illustration, animation and related areas. Aims children spectators is an international art contest infra the contest organized by bolognafiere s. The bologna childrens book fair, 55 years of history the bologna childrens book fair is the most important international event dedicated to the children. The latest in how coronavirus covid19 is affecting world publishing events, the bologna childrens book fair is postponed until may. The bologna childrens book fair has been entirely called off today in an update from its earlier postponement. Bologna childrens book fair 2021 bologna event info and.
It is with great sadness that we announce our decision to cancel the 57th bologna children s book fair. Due to the spread of the new coronavirus in italy, the organizers of the bologna childrens book fair have opted to cancel the fair for this year. Bologna children s book fair and fundacion sm, whose intention is to promote children s books and reading, have launched in 2009 the international award for illustration bologna children s book fair fundacion sm, designed to discover, encourage and support new talents in illustration. 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. The publishing event was most recently set to run from may 4 to may 7, after. The fair has succeeded in bringing together a unique and diverse global audience and is now an unmissable show where everyone can explore the changing and multilayered childrens publishing landscape led by the printed book, which remains the most important agent of change and creates the forward motion for the whole world of children s media. Since 1963, it is held yearly for four days in march or april in bologna, italy. The fair tends to draw plenty of international attendees, with 90% of exhibitors traveling from outside 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. Every year publishers, authors, illustrators, designers and agents gather at the bologna fiera to form partnerships and shape the future of the business. Due to the spread of the new coronavirus in italy, the organizers of the bologna childrens book fair have canceled this years fair. The bologna childrens book fair is the worlds leading professional event dedicated to the childrens publishing industry attracting over 1,400 exhibitors and. Participate in the 2020 bologna childrens book fair for book promotion in a very unique and special market.