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International Children’s Book Fair Showcase

Outskirts Press helps self-publishing authors promote their books. The best way for a children’s book author to get industry-leading exposure is at the Bologna Children's Book Fair where they can be seen by over 30,000 book industry professionals.

$499

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Introduce your children's book to the international publishing community.

The International Children's Book Fair Showcase features your book at the prestigious Bologna Children's Book Fair in Italy, where publishers, agents, rights professionals, distributors, and other industry professionals gather from around the world.

International Fair
Bologna, Italy
Face-Out Display
Cover clearly visible
Limited Showcase
5 OP titles per shelf
On-Site Promotion
Professional representation
Post-Show Follow-Up
Inquiries sent to you

An international promotional opportunity for children's authors interested in greater industry visibility and potential rights, translation, licensing, or distribution opportunities.


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INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S PUBLISHING

Showcase Your Book at the International Children's Book Fair

Put your children's book in front of the international publishing community through professional representation at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in Bologna, Italy.

Bologna Children's Book Fair
WHY BOLOGNA?
A Global Marketplace for Children's Publishing

The Bologna Children's Book Fair is the world's leading professional event dedicated to children's and young-adult publishing and the exchange of publishing rights. Publishing professionals travel from around the world to discover books, illustrations, talent, and opportunities for international collaboration.

Publishers
Children's and young-adult publishing professionals from international markets.
Agents & Scouts
Literary agents, scouts, and consultants looking for publishing opportunities.
Rights Professionals
Professionals involved in rights, licensing, translation, and international publishing.
Industry Buyers
Distributors, booksellers, librarians, and other publishing professionals.
YOUR BOOK AT THE FAIR
More Than Simply Sending Your Book to Bologna

Outskirts Press coordinates your participation and professionally represents your book at the fair, giving you international industry exposure without requiring you to travel to Italy yourself.

International Children's Book Fair exhibit at the Bologna Children's Book Fair
Children's books on display at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in Italy.
Face-Out Display
Your book is displayed face-out so the cover remains clearly visible to fair attendees.
Limited Shelf
Your display shelf is shared with only four other Outskirts Press titles.
On-Site Promotion
An on-site publicist represents and promotes participating Outskirts Press books to industry professionals.
Inquiry Follow-Up
Inquiries Outskirts Press receives about your book are forwarded to you in a post-show wrap-up.
Outskirts Press children's books displayed face-out at the Bologna Children's Book Fair
Outskirts Press titles displayed face-out for publishing professionals attending the fair.
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Put Your Book Where Rights and Publishing Professionals Gather

Children's publishing is an international business. Bologna brings together professionals involved in discovering books and developing publishing, translation, licensing, distribution, and other rights opportunities across markets.

Translation
Exposure to professionals involved in bringing children's books to readers in other languages.
Publishing Rights
Visibility within an industry environment built around publishing and rights exchange.
International Markets
Introduce your book to publishing professionals representing markets around the world.

Participation provides professional exposure and does not guarantee inquiries, rights sales, translation, licensing, distribution, or other publishing opportunities.

IS THIS SHOWCASE RIGHT FOR YOUR BOOK?
Especially Valuable for Children's Authors Seeking Broader Exposure
Illustrated Books
International Appeal
Strong Visual Concepts
Rights & Translation Goals

Simple & Hands-Off

How It Works

1
Reserve your showcase space by purchasing this service.
2
Outskirts Press provides and prepares your book for the conference display.
3
Your title is displayed and represented during the exhibition.
4
Relevant inquiries are forwarded to you after the event for follow-up.

Showcase space is limited. Early reservation is recommended.

ANNUAL SPRING EVENT
Reserve Your Showcase Space in Advance

The Bologna Children's Book Fair takes place in Italy each spring. Showcase availability is limited, so participation should be reserved in advance of the event.

Outskirts Press children's books represented at an international children's book fair
Give Your Children's Book International Visibility

Present your book to the global children's publishing community through the International Children's Book Fair Showcase at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in Italy.

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