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Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2026 Preview: BolognaBookPlus Embraces Designers and Writers
Now in its sixth year, BolognaBookPlus, the Bologna Children’s Book Fair’s general trade publishing initiative, continues to grow and is offering its most ambitious program yet.
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Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2026 Preview: Fighting for the Future Reader
This year’s fair addresses the global decline in reading among young people and the evolving role of AI in publishing, while recognizing rising talent and industry leaders.
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‘Convenience’ of AI Art Threatens Human Creativity, Illustrator Argues
With the development of OpenAI’s new image generation technology, publishing professionals at Bologna shared concerns about the impact of AI’s ability to generate picture book illustrations.
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Bologna Children's Book Fair 2025: Photos from the Fair
'PW' takes you on a photo tour with highlights from the fair, featuring internationally renowned authors and illustrators, award announcements, after-hour publisher parties, and more.
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Bologna Children's Book Fair 2025: Reaching Boy Readers Where They Are
Citing research on everything from academic performance to mental health, dropout statistics, and incarceration rates, panelists of “Where the Boys Are: The Right Books Can Make Them Heroes” discussed the role publishers can play in addressing the troubling trends increasingly reported among boys and young men.
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Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2025: ‘Good Business Mixed with Changing Tides’
The 2025 edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair ended on an upbeat note, despite a volatile global political situation, impending tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, and concerns over declining readership.
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Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2025: Found in Translation
Literary translation and cross-cultural exchange—two themes at the heart of the Bologna Fair—were the focus of several panels at this year’s BCBF.
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Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2025: Audiobook Publishers Look to Balance Growth with Creativity
At a panel at this year’s BCBF, audiobook executives from Germany, Poland, and the U.S. discussed the expanding children’s audio market, evolving rights structures, cross-format opportunities, subscription models, and AI concerns.
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Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2025: Global Publishing Outlook
International publishers attending the fair were delighted to find solidarity in their shared mission to entertain and educate children—while keeping a close eye on AI, America, and world events.
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Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2025: Going Graphic
The global graphic novel market is getting more attention in Bologna this year, with an expanded number of exhibitors and panels dedicated to the topic.
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