BOOKFEST

October 14 - October 18, 2020

BOOKFEST is Frankfurter Buchmesse’s international cultural festival for literature, stories and ideas. The events will include many popular venues in Frankfurt, and the festival also creates an opportunity for exciting evening events with a unique atmosphere. The events include bestseller presentations, poetry slams, tastings, concerts, parties, discussion rounds, workshops and many other offerings for an audience of 40 to 1,850. If you are looking … Continued

Coronavirus – What to know

“Aiutamoci l’un con l’altro. Insieme ce la facciamo,” is the response from the Italian Ministero della Salute. This translates to “helping each other, and together we can get through it.” The Italian Ministero della Salute then describes the correct precautions in order to protect yourself from the virus. There is currently no vaccine to prevent Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), so the proper sanitation practices are … Continued

MISS READ: Berlin Art Book Festival 2020

June 5 - June 7, 2020

MISS READ: The Berlin Art Book Fair 2020 will take place on June 5th through the 7th at Haus der Kulturen der Welt and will bring together a wide selection of publishers, art periodicals and artists/authors (304+ exhibitors for 2019).

Festivaletteratura

September 9 - September 13, 2020

Festivaletteratura 2020 in Mantua will be held September 9th through 13th. Since its inception in 1997, this five-day festival of gatherings with authors, readings, guided tours, performances and concerts has seen artists come from all four corners of the globe to come together in Mantua, getting first-hand experience of the truly unforgettable festive atmosphere.

Salone Internazionale del libro 2020

May 14 - May 18, 2020

The Salone Internazionale del libro (Turin International Book Fair) will be held from the 14th to the 18th of May 2020 at Lingotto Fiere. This event brings the publishing world together as independent publishing houses, librarians, agents, illustrators and translators are invited to experience the Italian book production. Readers of all ages are invited to be a part of this experience between readers, authors, … Continued

Fiere del libro- Bologna (Bologna Children’s Book Fair)

May 4 - May 7, 2020

The Bologna Children’s book Fair will be held on Monday, May 4th through Thursday May 7th and will be located at the BolognaFiere in Pavilions: 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32. This event is the world’s leading professional event dedicated to the children’s publishing industry attracting over 1,400 exhibitors and around 30,000 visitors from around 80 countries. Publishers, illustrators, graphic designers, literary agents, authors, … Continued

C2E2 (Chicago Comic Expo 2020)

February 28 - March 1, 2020

C2E2 is the largest pop culture convention in the Midwest held through February 28th-March 1st 2020. Whether you’re a fan of comic books, cosplay, video games, anime, TV shows, movies, books, wrestling, or comedy, C2E2 is the place to talk to your favorite comic book creators, renowned writers, and silver screen celebrities in a personable setting. This event is held at McCormick Place located … Continued

New book by Elena Ferrante

Italian publisher Edizioni E/O has just announced the release date for the Italian edition of the eagerly anticipated new novel from Elena Ferrante. This new novel will be released on November 7th, and is set in the author’s beloved Naples, specifically in the Rione Alto neighborhood. Although the time frame is unclear at this point, the plot focuses on intense family ties, fraught relationships … Continued

New book by Elena Ferrante

Italian publisher Edizioni E/O has just announced the release date for the Italian edition of the eagerly anticipated new novel from Elena Ferrante. This new novel will be released on November 7th, and is set in the author’s beloved Naples, specifically in the Rione Alto neighborhood. Although the time frame is unclear at this point, the plot focuses on intense family ties, fraught relationships … Continued

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  • The Bologna Children’s Books Fair will turn digital

    April 8

    The organizers (Ente Fiera) of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair announced on April 9th the cancellation of the 58th physical edition of the Expo, including the Licensing Trade Fair and the first Bologna BookPlus, expected for April 14 to 17 (2021) in order to stop the spreading of the Coronavirus. But the show must go on. In fact, according to Publishing Perspectives, the exhibition … Continued