The Bologna Children’s Book Fair is one of the highlights of the children’s book publishing calendar. Given its location in Italy the live event had to be first postponed and then cancelled this year. However, it is very exciting to share that Bologna are staging a digital edition from the 4-7 May under the banner, Always Here. We’ve got all the highlights for you to pop into your calendar.
Fantastic Schedule of Live Sessions
There are an amazing 19 different sessions running across the week. They will all be available on the Bologna Children’s Book Fair digital channels including their website, Facebook and Instagram channels.
Here are all the events – with their Italian, Australian and US (Eastern) times, just to make it easier for you to see what you can attend.
May 4, 2020
THE FAST GROWING CHILDREN'S COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS MARKET
Italy 12:00pm | US 6:00am | Australia 8:00pm
IBBY VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE 2020
Italy 2:30pm | US: 8:30am | Australia 10:30pm
THE WINNER OF THE BOLOGNARAGAZZI AWARD 2020 (Fiction Category)
Italy 4:00pm | US 10:00am | Australia 12:00am
THE WINNER OF THE BOLOGNARAGAZZI AWARD 2020 (Non-Fiction Category)
Italy 4:00pm | US 10:00am | Australia 12:00am (Tues 5th)
THE WINNER OF THE BOLOGNARAGAZZI AWARD 2020
Italy 4:00pm | US 10:00am | Australia 12:00am (Tues 5th)
2020 BOP - BOLOGNA PRIZE FOR THE BEST CHILDREN'S PUBLISHERS OF THE YEAR
Italy 6:00pm | US 12:00pm | Australia 2am (Tues 5th)
May 5, 2020
24H MARATHON
The Worldwide Illustrations Survival Portfolio Review. This special event will run for 24 hours from the starting times shown below.
Italy 12:00pm | US 6:00am | Australia 8:00pm
WELCOME TO THE CHINESE MARKET - COMMON CHALLENGES, SHARED OPPORTUNITIES
This session will look at how we can work together to restore worldwide confidence. An essential one for anyone using Chinese suppliers or looking to get into this massive market.
Italy 2:00pm | US 8:00am | Australia 10:00pm
THE WINNER OF THE BOLOGNARAGAZZI AWARD 2020 (New Horizons Special Jury Prize)
Italy 4:00pm | US 10:00am | Australia 12:00am (Wed 6th)
THE WINNER OF THE BOLOGNARAGAZZI AWARD 2020 (Cinema Special Category)
Italy 4:00pm | US 10:00am | Australia 12:00am (Wed 6th)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNERS OF THE BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR AWARD
Italy 6:00pm | US 12:00pm | Australia 2am (Wed 6th)
May 6, 2020
THE REASONS BEHIND A CHOICE
Italy 11:00am | US 5:00am | Australia 7:00pm
THE WINNER OF THE BOLOGNARAGAZZI AWARD 2020 (Comics Early Reading Category)
Italy 4:00pm | US 10:00am | Australia 12:00am (Thurs 7th)
THE WINNER OF THE BOLOGNARAGAZZI AWARD 2020 (Comics Middle Grade Category)
Italy 4:00pm | US 10:00am | Australia 12:00am (Thurs 7th)
THE WINNER OF THE BOLOGNARAGAZZI AWARD 2020 (Comics Young Adult Category)
Italy 4:00pm | US 10:00am | Australia 12:00am (Thurs 7th)
BCBF 2020 DUST OR MAGIC MASTERCLASS ONLINE EDITION
Italy 4:30pm | US 10:30am | Australia 12:30am (Thurs 7th)
Find out more about this one and register to attend this special masterclass by clicking here.
2020 BOLOGNARAGAZZI DIGITAL AWARD: NOTES FROM THE JURORS
Italy 5:00pm | US 11:00am | Australia 1:00am (Thurs 7th)
May 7, 2020
THE GREAT ESCAPE: FROM LIBRARIES AND BOOKSTORES THE SHORTEST (AND LEGAL) WAY TO EXIT THE QUARANTINE
Italy 2:00pm | US 8:00am | Australia 10:00pm
Where to Next
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