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    Bologna Children's Book Fair 2027

    Bologna Children's Book Fair is the premier global event for children's publishing, rights trading, and licensing. The 2027 edition runs 5–8 April at BolognaFiere, uniting BCBF, BolognaBookPlus, and Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids. It attracts publishers, agents, illustrators, licensors, and media professionals worldwide. Poland is the Guest of Honour for 2027.

    Dates

    Apr 5 – 8, 2027

    City / country

    Bologna, Italy

    Venue

    BolognaFiere

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    • Exhibiting at BCBF gives you direct access to the international children's publishing community, including publishers, agents, and scouts actively acquiring rights.
    • The co-located BolognaBookPlus and BLTF/Kids expand your reach into general trade publishing and licensing across toys, media, and consumer products.
    • With over 32,000 professional visitors and dedicated rights centres, the fair is a cost-effective platform to launch titles, negotiate deals, and build long-term partnerships.

    Audience at a Glance

    Who Exhibits

    Exhibitor Profile

    10 categories represented

    • Children's book publishers
    • General trade publishers
    • Literary agents
    • Illustrators and illustration agencies
    • Licensors and licensing agencies
    • Toy and game companies
    • Audiovisual producers
    • Content developers

    Who Attends

    Visitor Profile

    12 audience types

    • Publishers
    • Literary agents
    • Rights managers
    • Illustrators
    • Authors
    • Licensing professionals
    • Toy and game industry
    • Audiovisual and media producers

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