Bella Bologna
It’s day one of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, and more than 33,000 attendees are expected to convene for this ever-expanding global gathering, to make deals, talk multimedia trends, and celebrate the industry’s brightest. Let PW be your guide for the 2026 BCBF!
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. more »
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. more »
Is romantasy still leading the pack in YA deals? Is middle grade making a comeback? We asked agents, scouts, and rights directors attending this year’s Bologna Fair to discuss the trends they’ve been tracking. more »
A new 150-page report on literary translation in Europe finds a growing gulf between translations involving major languages and those serving smaller populations, a divide exacerbated by AI. more »
Read about a YA fantasy duology by Namina Forna (l.), described as Black Panther meets Crazy Rich Asians; Erin Madison's sapphic romance set in the world of women's pro soccer; We Need Diverse Books founding member Ellen Oh's multigenerational middle grade novel; a children's book from Shelia P. Moses that centers Gullah Geechee customs; and other noteworthy deals. more »
A partner at renowned design firm Pentagram, Stout arrives in Bologna for the first time this week as a featured participant in the Designer Studio, a new program within BolognaBookPlus dedicated to art direction, editorial design, and illustration for the general trade market. more »
From presentations on licensing and literacy and roundtables on AI and audiobooks, to prestigious award announcements and panels with top-tier talent such as Jacqueline Woodson (l.) and Cátia Chien, here are our picks from this year’s program. more »
Registration is open for the 2026 U.S. Book Show. Join 800+ publishing professionals in New York City for two days of candid conversation, forward-thinking strategy, and high-impact networking. From AI and discovery to audio, distribution, and audience growth, this is where the book business moves forward. Early Bird pricing available through April 30. More »
#1 It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler, illus. by Roger Bollen. more »
On Sunday night before the fair kicked off, Penguin Random House hosted its traditional cocktail reception at the Royal Hotel Carlton in Bologna. Here, enjoying the festivities (from l.): Carmen McCullough and Kelly Hurst, publishers at Penguin Random House Children’s Books UK; Hannah Babcock, director of subrights at Random House Children’s Books; and Judith Haut, EVP and deputy publisher at Random House Children’s Books.
Photo: Emma Kantor
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