The 2018 edition of the Bologna Chidren’s Book Fair (March 26 – 29, 2018) will have more than 1,300 exhibitors. The show looks to be an engaging program of conferences, exhibitions, award ceremones, and events. As always, the highlights of the show are exhibitions of books and illustrations. One exhibit in particular, will showcase more than 100 picture books related to performing arts and … Continued
Starting in 2018, the Bologna Children’s Book Fair Network will now include the China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) the only book fair in the Asia Pacific dedicated to books and content for children. Now in its 6th edition, the CCBF is considered the premium event in the global children’s publishing industry that brings together 300 exhbitors and over 30,000 visitors from around the … Continued
Earlier this month Dario Franceschini, Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism, and Jurgen Boos, Director of the Frankfurt Book Fair, signed an agreement that confirms Italy as the 2023 Frankfurter Buchmesse’s Guest of Honor. Although the Italian book market underwent a period drastic change in recent years, “a new spirit of optimism can be observed in Italy’s cultural scene right now” says … Continued
Last month Walmart announced it’s strategic alliance with Rakuten “the number one e-commerce company in Japan.” The core of this partnership lies in the addition of eBook and audiobooks (powered by Kobo, Rakuten’s digital book business) as an entirely new category to Walmart’s assortment. As a fully integrated shopping experience, customers will be able to shop for both physical books and eBook versions. To … Continued
Edizioni Edilingua and the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago, in collaboration with the Scolastic Office of the Italian Consulate of Chicago invite you to an educational workshop for teachers of Italian. This event will go over the following:* Materials, techniques and ideas to motivate students of all ages. *Via del Corso: la via dell’italiano *The i-d-e-e platform and new digital games Teachers in attendence will receive a … Continued
Publishers Weekly, Combined Book Exhibit have partnered with BolognaFiere S.p.A. to launch the New York Rights Fair, the first trade and liscensing show in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the international rights, distribution and licensing of content, both adult and children’s. NYRF will not be U.S.-centric in focus. It will embody a “global village” that seeks to embrace cultural initiatives. The fair will offer … Continued
May 30 - June 1, 2018
Publishers Weekly, Combined Book Exhibit have partnered with BolognaFiere S.p.A. to launch the New York Rights Fair, the first trade and liscensing show in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the international rights, distribution and licensing of content, both adult and children’s. The fair will offer a unique venue for U.S. publishers and agents across adult and children’s markets to network with their global … Continued
