The Bologna Children's Book Fair is the most important international event dedicated to the children's publishing and multimedia industry. In Bologna authors, illustrators, literary agents, licensors and licensees, packagers, distributors, printers, booksellers, and librarians meet to sell and buy copyright, find the very best of children's publishing and multimedia production, generate and gather new contacts while strengthening professional relationships, discover new business opportunities, discuss and debate the latest sector trends.

In 2012, about 1200 exhibitors coming from 66 countries and 5000 international professional trade representatives will meet each other during the 49th edition. The Fair offers more than 20.000 square meters of exhibition space.