Bologna Licensing Trade Fair 2027

The Bologna Children's Book Fair is a major international trade show for children's publishing, illustration, and licensing, now in its 63rd edition. Scheduled for April 13-16, 2026, at Bologna Fiere in Italy, it features multiple components including BolognaBookPlus, Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids, and the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair. The event includes extensive exhibitor catalogs, awards programs like the BolognaRagazzi Awards, and specialized focus areas for illustrators, translators, and rights management.