Butler Center Curator (that’s me!) at BCBF 2019
Since the decisions were made to first postpone, then cancel, the in-person BCBF event this spring, organizers have been hard at work transitioning all possible events and content to online activities. And from the opening session to awards presentations, digital exhibits to discussion panels they have made quite a pivot in the last few weeks. So if you have always wanted to attend the Fair, but haven’t gotten the opportunity, well here’s your chance to get a taste of Bologna (then head to Italy next year to taste the tortellini and gelato as well!).
The Details:
When: May 4-7, 2020
Where: Bologna Children’s Book Fair (this should take you to the English language site, but if not there is an option for English at the top right of the page)
Who: While BCBF is essentially a rights fair, there is a wide variety of content for books lovers of all sorts.
Why: Books—of course!
Get a sneak peek of what to expect on the Live Events preview page.
Some of what I’m most excited about:
OPENING SESSION: NEW NORMAL: HOW CHILDREN’S PUBLISHERS ARE ADAPTING TO A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD—Monday, May 4th at 11 am (*Central European Summer Time or 7 hours ahead of Chicago’s Central Daylight Time)—Focusing on children’s publishing during the worldwide lockdown and the perspectives of the industry in a world redesigned by this global experience.
IBBY VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE 2020—Monday, May 4th at 2:30pm (Central European Summer Time)—Announcements and awards presentations.
BCBF GALLERIES—Artwork and Book Exhibitions
*Unless you’re a very early riser, you‘ll be checking these out after the fact, like me.
Check out the Digital Kit for hashtags, fun filters, and social channels for finding BCBF events.
After you’ve seen just some of the wonderful fair content and amazing new books, and dreamed about attending, save the date for next year’s fair April 12-15, 2021. And stay tuned for how you might join the Dominican SOIS course next spring!
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