Showcase Your Children’s Book to the Global Publishing Industry

The International Children’s Book Fair Showcase gives your children’s book valuable exposure at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, the world’s most influential trade fair dedicated exclusively to children’s publishing.

Each year, publishing professionals from dozens of countries gather in Bologna, Italy, to discover promising books, talented authors, and creative illustrators. This global marketplace is where publishers explore potential titles for translation, international distribution, and rights opportunities.

Through this promotional service, Outskirts Press helps introduce your book to the international children’s publishing community — placing your work in an environment where publishing professionals actively search for new stories and fresh voices.

Bologna Book Fairs take place in the Spring.
Reserve your spot in the book exhibit no children's author should miss!

How Your Book Is Showcased at the Fair

By arranging exhibition through Outskirts Press, your book will receive valuable face-out exposure on an exclusive display shelf shared with only four other Outskirts Press titles.

This curated presentation allows your book cover to be clearly visible to publishing professionals browsing the exhibit area, helping your book stand out among the many titles presented at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair.

Having a publicist on-site at this event who can promote your book to these industry insiders is "hands off" international book marketing at its finest.

All inquiries Outskirts Press receives about your book are forwarded directly to you for personal follow-up in a "post-show" wrap-up.

Why the Bologna Children’s Book Fair Matters

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair is widely regarded as the premier international gathering for children’s publishing professionals, bringing together thousands of industry participants from around the world.

At this event, publishing professionals meet to:

• Discover new children’s books and emerging authors
• Evaluate titles for international translation and licensing
• Identify illustrators and creative collaborators
• Explore new publishing partnerships
• Acquire foreign rights for global distribution

This type of industry exposure is rarely accessible to independently published authors — making this showcase a unique promotional opportunity.

International Exposure for Your Children’s Book

The International Children’s Book Fair Showcase helps position your book where publishing professionals from across the world gather to discover new titles.

Your book gains exposure among an international audience that includes:

• Children’s book publishers
• Literary agents and foreign rights scouts
• International book distributors
• Translation and licensing professionals
• Illustration agencies and creative studios
• Booksellers and publishing media

By showcasing your book in this environment, your work can be discovered by professionals actively seeking books with international appeal.

Professional Book Fair Promotion

Presenting your book at a major international trade fair requires industry connections and logistical coordination. Outskirts Press helps make this opportunity accessible to independently published authors by professionally promoting your book within the fair environment.

This showcase ensures your book is included among titles presented to publishing professionals attending the Bologna Children’s Book Fair.

Your participation allows your book to be introduced to a global publishing audience — without the cost and complexity of personally attending an international industry event.

A Global Opportunity for Children’s Authors

For authors of children’s books, the international market represents an exciting opportunity. Stories that resonate with young readers can travel across languages and cultures, reaching audiences around the world.

The International Children’s Book Fair Showcase provides an opportunity for your book to be discovered by the global children’s publishing community and evaluated by professionals seeking new projects to develop, translate, and distribute internationally.

Give Your Children’s Book International Visibility

Introduce your book to the global children’s publishing marketplace with the International Children’s Book Fair Showcase featuring the Bologna Children’s Book Fair.

Let your book take its place on the international stage.

Who This Showcase Is Ideal For

This opportunity is especially valuable for:

• Authors of illustrated children’s books
• Authors seeking international readership
• Books with strong visual or storytelling appeal
• Authors interested in translation or global distribution opportunities
• Writers who want their work seen by publishing professionals