Ahead of several upcoming international trade fairs, concerns have been expressed over the impact of the coronavirus, now officially identified as the covid19 virus, on the chinese attendance and safety at these fairs. Penguin random house will not attend bologna book fair, due to covid19, announced tuesday morning. Frankfurt book fair in 2020 frankfurt, germany, 14. This is the bologna childrens book fair museum, showing its exhibitions of books and illustrations to the worldwide community of book professionals and book lovers. Bcbf 2020, 4 7 may 2020 bologna childrens book fair. The 2020 digital evocation of the bologna childrens book fair is running daily through thursday, and includes the announcement of the 2020 childrens publishers of the year. Frankfurt book fair buchmesse 2020 will be staged between the 14th to 18th of october at messe frankfurt. Dates for 2019s bologna childrens book fair have been confirmed for 25th 28th march 2019 less than two weeks after lbf. The online platform, called the bologna childrens book fair global rights exchange, will be facilitated through. Fiera del libro per ragazzibologna international childrens book fair.
Bologna childrens book fair 2020 will take place between the 4th and 7th of may at bologna fiera and will continue the tradition of being the most important meeting spot for authors, agents and publishers in the industry by hosting over 1,200 exhibitors from around the world. Suppliers such as flint and sun chemical, who depend on large quantities of supplies from china, have put contingency plans in place for their customers and manufacturing sites. For fespa, to be held 2427 march in madrid alongside european sign expo and sportswear pro, trade fair organizers have started to announce drastic measures against the risks of. A short guide to content, events and meetings, online from 4 to 7 may 2020 all events can be accessed free of charge. Bologna childrens book fair may 4 may 7 2020 bologna the bologna childrens book fair is the most important international event dedicated to the childrens publishing and multimedia. Mar 30, 2020 bologna children book fair 2020 is the most important international event dedicated to the children publishing and multimedia industry. Bologna childrens book fair cancelled for 2020 quill. So here we all are finally distant but close, very close at the special bcbf online edition. Bologna childrens book fair says goodbye for now to the over 60,000 friends who distant. The next fair in bologna is scheduled for 12 to 15 april 2021.
Bologna children bookfair bologna childrens book fair. Bologna goes digital with virtual fair and rights platform. We have hotels and apartments ideal for the business traveller in central bologna and close to bologna childrens book fair 2020, preferred styles, floors and views are available for perusal. May 04, 2020 important bologna childrens book fair 2020 was cancelled. We inform you that, due to the prosecution of covid19 epidemic and its unforeseable development, in order to grant the safety of the attendees to the exhibition and the usual success of the event, the 53rd edition of cosmoprof worldwide bologna is postponed to 2021 on the days that will be soon announced. Bologna childrens book fair encourages international dialogue and collaboration, and provides an excellent atmosphere for meetings. We hereby inform all exhibitors and visitors that due to the covid19 coronavirus emergency bologna childrens book fair has been rescheduled for monday 4 thursday 7 may 2020. The bologna childrens book fair is the most important international event dedicated to childrens publishing. A representative for prh told pl, in light of the travel risks related to the. Bologna announces virtual 2020 fair the bookseller. Access to the platform will be free for publishers and literary agent exhibitors registered for the 2020 fair.
Apr 01, 2020 organisers of the bologna childrens book fair bcbf will launch a series of new digital initiatives on 4 may, reports publishers weekly in light of the cancellation of this years fair, organisers have revealed plans for a virtual book fair, including stages and exhibitions, as well as an online platform that will allow opportunities for licensing and other business transactions. Frankfurter buchmesse 2020 ideas that move the world. Due to the ongoing 201920 coronavirus pandemic the 57th fair in 2020 was first postponed, then later cancelled. This year the judges selected picture books, cinema, and comics. Sharjah guest of honour at bologna book fair uae gulf news. Bologna ragazzi continuum university of minnesota libraries. The wave of literary event postponements and cancellations in response to the spread of covid19 continues. Participate in the 2020 bologna childrens book fair for book promotion in a very unique and special market. A key opportunity for bologna university students and graduates to meet with the business world.
The london book fair is the global marketplace for rights negotiation and the sale and distribution of content across print, audio, tv, film and digital channels. The parallel bologna licensing trade fair bltf will also have an exciting online version. In feature articles by porter anderson february 23, 2020 1 comment. We will be releasing further organisational details in a few hours. Striving to be the leading platform for the content of all kind, the trade fair will welcome a wide international audience. Both trade fairs expect considerably lower attendance from asian participants. Bologna childrens book fair 2020 hotels apartments. Donna chai, manager of bolognafiere china introduces the subject of the shanghai international childrens book fair during the may 5 centerpiece video event in the. Due to the spread of the new coronavirus in italy, the organizers of the.
Cosmoprof worldwide bologna a new world for beauty. The 2020 bologna childrens book fair, which had originally been pushed back from march 30april 2 to may 47, has now been cancelled outright. Feb 27, 2020 the bologna childrens book fair has been rescheduled. Apr 01, 2020 this years cancelled bologna childrens book fair. In the next few months bologna children s book fair will be putting on many other initiatives in the interim alongside the business activities of the bcbf global rights exchange before welcoming you all back to bologna from 12 to 15 april 2021. The renowned childrens books trade and licensing show, originally scheduled for march in bologna, italy. Bologna childrens book fair has not closed, nor has it foregone sharing the exciting days of business and meetings with the international community of childrens book professionals. A new digital version for the 2020 bcbf online special edition. Before getting cancelled the 2020 edition of bologna childrens book fair was supposed to take place between may 4 and may 7 in bologna fiera check below for more information on the current edition of bologna childrens book fair and how to request your hotel accommodation. Book publishing and multimedia products for children and young adults the bologna childrens book fair is the event in the publishing years calendar, built. General information bologna childrens book fair bologna fiere. It is considered as the leading trade show for books, media and publishing of the year.
Bologna childrens book fair says goodbye for now to the over 60,000 friends who distant but close met this year, not in bologna but for the special online edition. The bologna childrens book fair has been entirely called off today in an update from its earlier postponement. Last year, the fair had nearly 30,000 attendees from the trade. Bologna childrens book fair 2021 bologna event info and. Italian book fair reschedules because of coronavirus. The 57th bologna childrens book fair or bcbf is the event that the entire childrens publishing world awaits.
Mar 04, 2020 published march 4, 2020updated march 9, 2020. Trade fairs bologna appointments from september 2020. With over 98 countries coming to fair and publishers from across the world to buy and sell rights in the kids book industry bologna is unrivalled in its. Check out bologna childrens book fair bolognafiere s. To facilitate the fairs main purpose, the international sale of rights and other publishing agreements, the organisers are creating a digital platform. Cosmoprof worldwide bologna is a tailormade fair divided into three different trade shows dedicated to specific industries and distribution channels, with each show opening and closing on different dates in order to make the visit easier to professionals and maximize business and networking opportunities. Bologna book fair delay a real blow to trade as coronavirus. We invite you to follow here the official updatings about the. Lbf moves back to march for 2019 and 2020 the bookseller. An exhibition project conceived as a visual and involving journey through the images of the 12 finalist projects of the vii edition of the sbc 2020 and the 6 winning books of the six previous editions. May 07, 2020 bcbf online special edition how to get the best out of this online bcbf. Its parallel event, the bologna licensing trade fair, has been called off as well. On may 4, the bologna childrens book fair is launching a series of online initiatives, including virtual events and exhibitions, and the new bologna childrens book fair rights exchange, an.
Bologna childrens book fair in 2020 bologna, italy, 04. The bologna childrens book fair is the worlds leading professional event dedicated to. The london book fair and the bologna childrens book fair, both to take place in the next few weeks, are also experiencing cancellations from china. For the time being, the fair has been rescheduled for 47 may 2020. Bologna children book fair 2020 is the most important international event dedicated to the children publishing and multimedia industry. Views from bolognas childrens book fair opening day at fiera district. Trade shows in bologna 2020 2021 find a hotel in bologna.
In keeping with bcbfs international breadth, this virtual space will also host future exhibitions created within the framework of other bolognafiere events. Covid 19 bologna childrens book fair postponed to may 2020. Mar 11, 2020 photo by cristiano pinto on unsplash bologna, seen here from above, will not be hosting a book fair this year. The best of italy and most recently,the childrenspectators competition. Childrens books, illustration and multimedia content. Sharjah guest of honour at bologna book fair panel discussions, traditional shows part of line up at childrens fest in italy published. Bltf, the only licensing fair in italy and one of the most important at european level is a unique platform bringing together the world of. Exhibition calendar with currently 8 trade fairs from september 2020 in bologna. Our exhibitors come back every year because lbf provides them with the perfect platform to engage. Due to the covid 19 emergency in northern italy, the organizers of the bologna childrens book fair have postponed the event from march to may. A twoyear tour of the 2020 bologna childrens book fair exhibition of illustrations is to follow its initial show in march and april. A short guide to content, events and meetings, online from 4 to 7 may 2020. The show will be held on 30 march to 02 april 2020 in bologna, italy. Publishers and illustrators from around the world put the fair on their agenda every year and attend, among other events, bcbfs illustrators exhibition, the popularillustration for children.
Then uncover the images from our previous showcases here. Bologna childrens book fair cancelled for 2020 with italy imposing national restrictions in an attempt to contain the coronavirus, the bologna childrens book fair has been cancelled. The publishing event was most recently set to run from may 4 to may 7, after rescheduling from its original march 30 to april 2 timeline. First of all, there will be the publication of the property guide featuring over 300 ips, webinars and other digital events. Bologna childrens book fair 2020 in bologna hotel booking. Over 1,400 exhibitors from 80 countries and 28,000 international publishing industry professionals are expected to attend the 57 th edition of the fair in 2020. Beyond sight bologna children bookfair 2020 exhibitions. The book fair issued a press release announcing the cancellation, began, it is with great sadness that bolognafiere announces the decision to. Scbwi bologna book fair the illustrators exhibition. Bologna book fair delay a real blow to trade as coronavirus hits italy published february 24, 2020 by mark chandler. Bologna childrens book fair announces 2020 exhibition illustrators. Mar 30, 2020 check out bologna childrens book fair bolognafiere s. Apr 06, 2020 premiere childrens book fair moves to virtual online hub beginning may 4, 2020. On the occasion of the 2020 bologna childrens book fair, bolognafiere will confer the bolognaragazzi award in the sections fiction, non fiction, comics, opera prima debut work and in the special section cinema.
Bcbf apr 2021, bologna childrens book fair, bologna italy. Fiera del fumetto bolognafair for collectors and fans of old comic books. The crucial gathering for childrens publishers had been previously rescheduled from march 30 to may 4. Bologna childrens book fair 2020 cancelled may, 4 may, 7 what is new for bologna childrens book fair 2021 bcbf 2021 will feature an exiting new area which will be focused on cartoons, comics and graphic novels for children. The exhibit has been curated by the fair since 1967. Plan your fair presence 2020 now book your stand further exhibition options frankfurter buchmesse is the worlds most important fair for the print and digital content business, as well as an outstanding social and cultural event. Views from bologna s childrens book fair opening day at fiera district. The bologna childrens book fair 2021 dates, 12 15 april, will bring to bologna fiera close to 1500 exhibitors and 29,000 trade visitors. Coronavirus impacting the industry and upcoming trade fairs. Bologna childrens book fair has not closed, nor has it foregone sharing the exciting days of business and. Scbwi will not have a booth at the 2020 bologna book fair, but well be back again in 2022 need to discover more about bologna.
Intially planned to run from march 30 to april 2, the italian publishing event will now run a little over a month later, from may 4 to may 7. The result is the worlds premium exchange hub when it comes to publishing which also extends to current multimedia and licensing businesses for childrens. London book fair canceled over coronavirus fears the new. Fiera del disco bolognafair for collectors and fans of old records. The bologna childrens book fair has been rescheduled. Almost 1,500 exhibitors from 80 countries were registered for bcbf 2020. Premiere childrens book fair moves to virtual online hub beginning may 4, 2020. Bcbf online special edition how to get the best out of this online bcbf. Bologna announces virtual 2020 fair published april 1, 2020 by tom tivnan this years cancelled bologna childrens book fair bcbf will go digital with an online rights hub and meetings held on.
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. The bologna childrens book fair illustrators exhibition is an international showcase on display throughout the fair. The most common types of trade fairs in bologna are cosmetics, paper industry and perfume. Selected illustrations are published in the illustrators annual shared with exhibitors at the fair and publishers across the globe. We have spent a marvellous few days talking and working together, as we have always done.