05th - 08th April 2027 at Fiera di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Trade Fair
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Bologna Childrens Book Fair (BCBF) is an annual international exhibition dedicated to childrens publishing, storytelling, and creative content industries. It is widely recognized as one of the most influential trade fairs for professionals involved in children’s books and educational media. The event brings together publishers, authors, illustrators, literary agents, translators, educators, and multimedia creators from around the world. It serves as a major platform for networking, copyright exchange, business partnerships, and discovering new publishing trends. The fair is especially valued for promoting innovation in children’s literature and supporting cultural exchange through books and visual storytelling. It also encourages collaboration between publishing companies and digital content creators.
Exhibition Categories
The exhibition features a broad range of categories related to children’s publishing and creative industries. Key sectors include picture books, educational books, young adult fiction, illustration, comics, graphic novels, digital publishing, and multimedia content. The fair also highlights licensing, animation, educational technology, and printing solutions connected to children’s media. Special areas focus on emerging illustrators, translation services, publishing rights, and interactive learning products. Conferences, workshops, and professional seminars provide insight into global publishing trends and creative development opportunities."



· Fiera di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
· San Donato, 40128 Bologna, Italy