Book fairs

The international circuit begins each year with two spring fairs: the Bologna Children's Book FairThe Bologna Children's Book Fair or La fiera del libro per ragazzi is the leading professional fair for children's books in the world. and the London Book Fair, typically held in March and April, respectively. The several book fairs of the summer and fall follow: Beijing International Book Fair and Frankfurt Book FairWorld's largest trade fair for books; held annually mid-October at Frankfurt Trade Fair, Germany; First three days exclusively for trade visitors; general public can attend last two. held, respectively, in August or September and October.  Read more

Publishers were overwhelmingly glad to be back in person at London Book Fair as the first physical fair in three years opened it doors. A spirit of international collaboration was in the air, though absences from America have been noted, with reports of last-minute cancellations due to Covid disrupting meetings for some European publishers.

"It's just great to be back in Bologna," said Margie Wolfe, publisher of Second Story Press of Toronto, Canada. "It's a little quieter than usual, but the meetings have been good." Wolfe echoed what many publishers are saying: the pandemic, which kept people at home for long stretches, helped fuel a boom in book sales. "We were up 100% in sales for 2021," said Wolff.

The organizers of the Bologna Children's Book FairThe Bologna Children's Book Fair or La fiera del libro per ragazzi is the leading professional fair for children's books in the world. have affirmed that the fair intends to hold its event in-person this coming March 21-24. "We are monitoring the omicron Covid situation very closely and it is expected to peak in Italy quite soon, well before the fair," said Elena Pasoli, exhibition manager of the fair.  Read more

After a year's hiatus as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Frankfurt Book FairWorld's largest trade fair for books; held annually mid-October at Frankfurt Trade Fair, Germany; First three days exclusively for trade visitors; general public can attend last two. returned October 20-22 as a hybrid event, featuring a mix of online programming, in-person presentations, exhibit halls, and the agents center.  Read more