Bologna Children's Book Fair 2022

Bologna Children’s Book Fair is the premier annual meeting for the international children’s literature publishing and content industry. After two online editions hosted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, BCBF 2022 will return to an in-person format in its 59th year. As usual, Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2022 will be hosted at Bologna Fiere with the dates for the event being set as 21 – 24 March 2022.

BCBF attracts with its versatility and the impetus for knowledge and novelty it creates. Over 1,500 exhibitors contribute to the outstanding variety of content and diverse cultural atmosphere at the fair. A recent addition is the Comics and Graphic Novels area, reflecting the interest in this fastest growing publishing sector. Participants in the show can meet with over 30,000 international publishers, authors and illustrators, booksellers, librarians and other professionals involved in the book, multimedia and licensing business for children’s content. From meetings with renowned veterans and creative newcomers on the publishing scene to an overview of marketing strategies and content trends, attending the Bologna Children’s Book Fair offers unlimited business opportunities.

With hundreds of events, the supporting programme at BCBF further drives business opportunity and the sector’s future. Various activities are associated with the Guest of Honour at the fair, which in 2022 is Sharjah. The Flagship Conferences will offer a deep dive into crucial issues, while the BOP – Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publisher of the Year and the BolognaRagazzi Award will distinguish the highest achievements in the industry.

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