2009 Programme
Monday 23rd March
Tuesday 24th March
Wednesday 25th March
Thursday 26th March
| MONDAY 23rd MARCH | |
| Sala Allegretto – Centro Servizi | |
| 10.00 a.m. |
To the Opera with Babetta |
| Sala Ouverture – Centro Servizi | |
| 10.00 a.m. | Children’s Libraries: Matters of Collocation Participants: Nicoletta Bacco (AIB - Gruppo NPL), Federica Di Silvio (Casa Piani - Imola), Gioia Malavasi (Mediateca di San Lazzaro di Savena), Gigi Paladin (Sistema integrato di Valle Trompia). Moderator: Patrizia Lucchini (AIB). Organised by Associazione Italiana Biblioteche |
| Sala Suite – Centro Servizi | |
| 10.30 a.m. | A Preview of DIDART 2009 IDENTIKIT - A multimedia project on contemporary art identità Press conference and Project Presentation Participants: Gianfranco Maraniello, Direttore MAMbo - Museo d’Arte Moderna di Bologna – Cristina Francucci, DIDART Project coordinator – Maurizio Finotto, Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna – Silvana Sola, Giannino Stoppani - Cooperativa Culturale, Bologna – Line Ali Chayder, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Copenhagen – Christie Arends, Zeeuws Museum - Middelburg, Rotterdam. Didart is a research project on contemporary art education promoted and supported by EU - Culture Programme |
| Illustrators Exhibition - Centro Servizi | |
| 11.00 a.m. | Opening of the Exhibition “Round and round in a circle” Korea Guest of Honour of the Illustrators Exhibition |
| Translators Centre - Hall 25 - Booth B/93 | |
| 11.00 a.m. | Great Poets for Little Readers: Translating Poetry for Children A talk with Alessandra Repossi |
| Sala Vivace – Centro Servizi | |
| 11.30 a.m. | Press Conference - Graceling: a sensational debut With the participation of the author Kristin Cashore Organised by De Agostini Editore |
| Translators Centre - Hall 25 - Booth B/93 | |
| 12.00 noon | Translation and Adaptation of Literary Classics: Don Quixote retold to Children A talk with Carla Gaiba |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 12.30 noon | ANDERSEN – Announcements and Previews from Sestri Levante to Tokyo The final selection of the books for the 28th edition of "Premio Andersen - Il mondo dell'infanzia" and a preview of the exhibition to be held in Japan, organised by Andersen and the Italian Cultural Institute in Tokyo, with the support of MiBAC Centre for Book and Reading. Participants: Daniela Moro, Barbara Schiaffino, Gianna Vitali, Roberto Denti, Walter Fochesato, Anselmo Roveda |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 1.00 p.m. | Prospects for the Illustrators’ artistic and professional training Participants: Walter Fochesato, Simone Tonucci, Anna Verducci, Mauro Evangelisti, Carll Cneut Introduced by Eleonora Sarti, La Fabbrica delle Favole Associazione Culturale |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 2.00 p.m. | Presentation of “Le livre des terres imaginées” by Seuil Jeunesse Winner of the BolognaRagazzi Award 2009 - Non-Fiction Participants: Antonio Faeti, Chairman of the Jury and the editorial director Françoise Mateu Moderator: Marcella Terrusi, University of Bologna |
| Sala Concerto – Centro Servizi | |
| 2.30 p.m. | IBBY Press conference Introducing: International Children’s Books Day: 2 April 2009 - New Bookbird Editors - Ibby World Congress 2010 - Ibby Children in Crisis Programme Organised by IBBY – International Board on Books for Young People |
| Translators Centre - Hall 25 - Booth B/93 | |
| 2.30 p.m. | Twilight: from the book to the movie A talk with Luca Fusari and Alessandro Rossi |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 3.00 p.m. |
Presentation of the exhibition "Metaphors of Childhood" |
| Sala Vivace – Centro Servizi | |
| 3.00 p.m. |
Winning readers through Internet: dream or reality? |
| Sala Melodia – Centro Servizi Blocco B | |
| 3.00 p.m. | An invitation to Korean Children’s Books Featuring an introduction to the Korean Literature Translation Institute by Kim Joo-Youn, director of LTI Korea, and introduction of the Korean Books Publishing Project, a narration of A Wife Who Doesn’t Eat by Vincenza D’Urso, an audio-visual presentation of My Hometown, and a meeting with Han S. Oki, author of My Hometown Organised by LTI Korea |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 4.00 p.m. |
Fear of the Dark |
| Translators Centre - Hall 25 - Booth B/93 | |
| 4.00 p.m. | Presentation of the book “Il mestiere di riflettere” With Luca Fusari, Chiara Marmugi, Anna Mioni |
| Sala Allegretto – Centro Servizi | |
| 5.00 p.m. |
Kalandraka Italy’s Publishing Project |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 5.00 p.m. | Presentation of Italian Illustrators - Annual 2009 Participants: Sandra Marziali (President of the Jury), Dario Albini (President, AI Associazione Illustratori), Roberta Maddalena (Illustrator and Graphic Designer, Vice President AI Associazione Illustratori) The “Italian Illustrators – Annual 2009” is dedicated to Sandra Marziali |
| TUESDAY 24th MARCH | |
| Sala Vivace – Centro Servizi | |
| 9.00 a.m. | Presentation of Galician Books Organised by Xunta de Galicia - Consellería de Cultura e Deporte |
| Sala Notturno - Centro Servizi | |
| 9.30 a.m. | 2009 LIBER Award – The best books of the Year Presentation of the results of the LiBeR year poll Meeting with Marie-Aude Murail, author of Oh, boy! (Giunti), who gained most preferences by the Jury Participants Carla Poesio, children’s books expert, and Maria Chiara Bettazzi, editor Giunti Antonella Lamberti will interview the author Organised by LiBeR |
| Sala Allegretto – Centro Servizi | |
| 10.00 a.m. | Pinocchio Adesso With the participation of the author Antonio Ferrara and the illustrator Fabrizio Silei Organised by Edizioni Artebambini |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 10.00 a.m. | Round Table: Illustrations from Korea An introduction to Korean Illustration and Authors Participants: Baek Hee-na, Goh Gyong-sook, Han S. Oki, Jeong Soon-hee, Kim Dong-sung, Kwak Young-kwon, Kwon Yoon-duck, Lee Ho-baek, Lee Hyoung-jin, Lee Sung-pyo, Lee Young-kyoung, Park Yeon-cheol, Shin Dong-jun, Yi Tae-soo Moderator Shin Kyung-sook , President, Chobang Editions |
| Sala Ouverture – Centro Servizi | |
| 10.30 a.m. | LIMA’s Licensing Keynote speech Gain insight into creating platforms for your published property inside the US market Introduced by Jennifer Coleman, Director of Marketing & Communication, LIMA (USA) Seminar organised by LIMA and Bologna Children’s Book Fair |
| Sala Allegretto – Centro Servizi | |
| 11.00 a.m. | Presentation of Priscilla e Gurdulù With the participation of the author Gek Tessaro Organised by Edizioni Artebambini |
| Sala Melodia – Centro Servizi Blocco B | |
| 11.00 a.m. | Reading, Getting fun, Growing up The role of reading in children’s growth: the parents, teachers and booksellers’ perspectives Participants: Gian Arturo Ferrari, Managing Director, Book Division - Gruppo Mondadori Enrico Finzi, Sociologist and President of Astra Ricerche Maria Costanza Locatelli, co-ordinator of the educational activities of Casa dei Bambini Maria Montessori, Milan Anna Parola, Libreria dei Ragazzi, Turin Laura Donnini, CEO Edizioni Piemme Organised by Il Battello A Vapore - Edizioni Piemme |
| Sala Suite - Centro Servizi | |
| 11.00 a.m. | There is someone who says no, educating to the legalty Carthusia presents a courageous project for children to dismantle the illegality’s structure and try to change the world. Screening of the film Ti aspetto fuori Speakers: Antonella Agnoli, Walter Fochesato, Nellina Adorno, Patrizia Zerbi, Rossella Mangione, Frabrizio Sigona, Giovanni Virgilio, Sabina Colloredo, Domenico Barrillà, Ale Ale, Alfio D'Agata, Giovanni Martorana, Ivan Giambirtone, Camilla Soru, Francesco De Martino Organised by Carthusia |
| Sala Notturno - Centro Servizi | |
| 11.00 a.m. | In the secret garden. Hide, get lost, find yourself again. Routes in young readers’ hidden places: a book to read and to make reading Speakers: Aidan Chambers and Melina Marchetta, Domenico Barillà, Chiara Carminati, Beatrice Masini, Giusi Quarenghi, Bruno Tognolini. Moderators: Eros Miari and Gabriella Zucchini Organised by Equilibri |
| Translators Centre - Hall 25 - Booth B/93 | |
| 11.00 a.m. | The Translator’s Workshop: Translating Children’s Books from French A talk with Francesca Capelli |
| Centro Affari - Centro Servizi, Blocco B | |
| 11.30 a.m. | Press Conference: Slovakia Announcement of the participation of Slovakia as Guest of Honour of the 2010 Bologna Children’s Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition Participants: Alexander Halvonik, Director of Literárne Informacné Centrum - Dusan Kallay, Illustrator and Illustrator Professor at Bratislava Fine Arts Academy - Daniela Oleijnikova, Illustrator - Livio Sossi, Udine University - Marcela Lukacova, DIDART Organised by Literárne Informacné Centrum |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 11.30 a.m. | Round Table: Korean Illustration in the World With the participation of Kwon Hyeok-soo (Professor, Korea), Eom Hye-suk (Critic, Korea) Moderator Shin Kyung-sook , President Chobang Editions Korean Illustrated books in Europe, focus on the French speaking area Featuring Alain Serres (Rue du Monde, France), Present and future Korean illustrated books in the world Featuring Michael Neugebauer (minedition, Austria) Korean illustrations at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair Featuring Kiyoko Matsuoka (Itabashi Art Museum, Japan) |
| Sala Allegretto – Centro Servizi | |
| 12.00 noon | Presentation of Cieli By Bruno Tognolini, Luca Mercalli, Svjetlan Junakovic The first volume of the book series Cantiere delle Arti curated by Maria Flora Giubilei and Simonetta Maione, in partnership with Musei Civici di Nervi Wtih the participation of the authors and editors. Organised by Edizioni Artebambini |
| Translators Centre - Hall 25 - Booth B/93 | |
| 12.00 noon |
Multiculturalism and Translation: the importance of Translation |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 12.30 noon | Announcement of “The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for Literature 2009” – Broadcasted live from Vimmerby, Sweden Welcome speech by Kennet Johansson, Director General, Swedish Art Council The Announcement will be followed by a presentation of the 2009 Award Winner by Mats Berggren, member of the Jury |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 2.30 p.m. |
Meeting with Roberto Innocenti, illustrator of the 2009 Annual cover |
| Sala Ouverture – Centro Servizi | |
| 2.30 p.m. | My bed is a ship. Reading at the hospital Participants: Rita Borghi, Paolo Cornaglia Ferraris, Paola Giorio, Manuela Trinci Introduced by Antonella Agnoli Organised by Forum del libro, in co-operation with Ibby Italia and Giannino Stoppani Cooperativa Culturale |
| Translators Centre - Hall 25 - Booth B/93 | |
| 2.30 p.m. |
The Translator’s Workshop: Translating Children’s Books from English |
| Sala Melodia – Centro Servizi Blocco B | |
| 3.00 p.m. | The consequences of love A talk with Mara Cerri and Goffredo Fofi Organised by Orecchio Acerbo Editore |
| Sala Vivace – Centro Servizi | |
| 3.00 p.m. |
Forte! An Italian course book for children (7-11): illustrated stories, songs and activities that make learning Italian fun. |
| Demo-meeting Room – TV/Film & Licensing Rights Centre (Hall 26) | |
| 3.00 p.m. | Children’s Magazines and TV Series Moderator: Francesca Ash, Total Licensing (UK) Organised by Bologna Children’s Book Fair in co-operation with Total Licensing |
| Sala Suite – Centro Servizi | |
| 3.00 p.m. | Imaginary creatures, guiding figures in the real world A debate with Silvana Gandolfi, author of the novel La bambina in fondo al mare (Salani) and David Almond, author of the novel Skellig (Salani) Giorgia Grilli and Roberto Denti will introduce the meeting. Organised by Adriano Salani Edizioni |
| Sala Notturno - Centro Servizi | |
| 4.00 p.m. | Gli anni in tasca. Introducing a new collection of autobiographical narratives The publishers Paolo Canton and Giovanna Zòboli, together with Roberto Denti, Antonio Faeti, Diego Malaspina, Giusi Quarenghi, Luisa Mattia, Silvana D’Angelo, Cesare Finzi and other authors of the book series, introduce Gli anni in tasca to the press, booksellers, librarians and friends Organised by Topipittori |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 4.00 p.m. | BLOG – Images on the web: community, self-promotion and critique Participants: Anna Castagnoli, illustrator www.lefiguredeilibri.com – Pablo Auladell, illustrator pabloauladell.blogspot.com – Emmanuel Tavares, illustration student at Parsons The New School for Design parsonsillustration.wordpress.com Moderator: Marcella Terrusi, University of Bologna |
| Translators Centre - Hall 25 - Booth B/93 | |
| 4.00 p.m. | The Profession of Translator: practical aspects A talk with Sandra Biondo |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 5.00 p.m. | The Profession of Illustrator: From idea to form, the artistic creation applied to story-telling |
| WEDNESDAY 25th MARCH | |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 9.00 a.m. | The Profession of Illustrator: Working abroad and/or for foreign publishers |
| Sala Ouverture – Centro Servizi | |
| 10.00 a.m. | Nati per Leggere is 10 years old! Presentation of the 2009 national initiatives Speakers: Alessandra Sila, Angela Dal Gobbo, Rita Valentino Merletti, Letizia Tarantello, Stefania Manetti Organised by Gruppo nazionale di coordinamento Nati Per Leggere |
| Demo-meeting Room – TV/Film & Licensing Rights Centre (Hall 26) | |
| 10.00 a.m. | From the book Favole to the TV Serie “Uffa! Che pazienza!” Project and licensing developments of a TV success Speakers: Federica Maggio, Managing Director and Licensing Manager Enanimation - Lorenzo Paganelli, Il Grifo - Giulia Malerba, Leonardo Publishing Moderator: Lana Castleman, Kidscreen (Canada) |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 10.00 a.m. | Presentation of “Robinson Crusoe” by Media Vaca, winner of the 2009 BolognaRagazzi Award - Fiction Participants: Antonio Faeti, Chairman of the Jury, Vicente Ferrer Azcoiti, Editor of Media Vaca, and the author Ajubel Moderator: Marcella Terrusi, University of Bologna |
| Sala Suite – Centro Servizi | |
| 10.00 a.m. | Invitation to JES: Join – Enjoy – Share International Meeting of (Children’s) Librarians in Bologna Participants: Marian Korean (Netherlands Public Library Association) - Ingrid Bon (IFLA Chair) - Zohreh Ghaeni (president of the H.C. Andersen Award Jury) - Giovanna Malgaroli and Barbara Frinolli (Nati per Leggere) Organised by Libraries for Children and Young Adults IFLA |
| Sala Allegretto – Centro Servizi | |
| 10.30 a.m. | Curtain! Theatre and Children’s Books Publishers, experts and authors discuss about the relation between children’s publishing and theatre, considerino the diffusion of books approaching theatre language from different perspective. Organised by Laminarie |
| Translators Centre - Hall 25 - Booth B/93 | |
| 10.30 a.m. | Translating puns and nursery rhymes A talk with Anna Sarfatti |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 11.00 a.m. |
“The Reasons behind a Choice” |
| Translators Centre - Hall 25 - Booth B/93 | |
| 11.30 a.m. | Writing and Rewriting for Children A talk with Cristina Brambilla |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 12.30 noon | Presentation and Prize giving ceremony of the Artists selected for the 2009 Illustrators Exhibition |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 2.00 p.m. | Presentation of “Mr. Peek and the Misunderstanding at the Zoo” by Templar Publishing Winner of the BolognaRagazzi Award 2009 – Opera Prima With the participation of Antonio Faeti, Chairman of the Jury, and Amanda Wood, Managing Director, Templar Publishing Moderator: Marcella Terrusi, University of Bologna |
| Demo-meeting Room – TV/Film & Licensing Rights Centre (Hall 26) | |
| 2.30 p.m. | The License! Global Challenge In co-operation with License! Global Magazine, the contest showcasing the publishing property with the hightest merchandising potential Judges: Valerie Garfield, Publisher Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing - Cédric Petitpas, Directeur Adjoint, Vice President Marketing & Licensing, Alphanim - Carol Postal, President, CopCorp - Jean-Philippe Randisi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Nickelodeon and Viacom International Consumer Products - Sandra Vauthier-Cellier, Co-Managing Director, 4Kids Entertainment International, 4Sight Licensing Solutions International Moderator: Steven Ekstract, License! Global Magazine |
| Sala Suite – Centro Servizi | |
| 2.30 p.m. | The Italian Constitution seen through the children’s questions A debate with Gherardo Colombo and Anna Sarfatti, authors of Sei stato tu? (Salani) Organised by Adriano Salani Edizioni |
| Sala Notturno - Centro Servizi | |
| 3.00 p.m. | In Other Words, in Other Worlds: Children’s Nooks in the Hands of the Translators Speakers: Anthea Bell (translator), Maria Bastanzetti (editor, translator), Nicky Potter (Marsh Award), Veljka Ruzicka Kenfel (ANILIJ), Shereen Kreidieh Hasbini (Asala Publishing) Moderator: Simona Mambrini, translator Organised by Bologna Children’s Book Fair |
| Sala Vivace – Centro Servizi | |
| 3.00 p.m. | The reader in the net: the future of children’s publishing in the age of the web Round table with the participation of Paola Dubini, Domenico Bartolini, Manuela Salvi and Emanuela Casavecchi Organised by editoriaragazzi.com, Sinnos Editrice e LiBeRweb |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 3.00 p.m. | Presentation of the Exhibition “Ghosts” A meeting with Fabian Negrin Introduced by Ilaria Tontardini, Hamelin Associazione Culturale |
| Sala Melodia – Centro Servizi Blocco B | |
| 3.30 p.m. | Antonio Faeti presents Anelli magici e ladri di fuliggine With the author Roberto Denti Organised by Piemme |
| Sala Ouverture – Centro Servizi | |
| 4.00 p.m. | Premio Nazionale Infanzia “Piccolo Plauto” – IV Edition Participants: Roberto Denti, Libreria dei Ragazzi Milano, and Arianna Papini, artistic director Fatatrac Organised by Gruppo Perdisa Editore - Rivista Infanzia |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 4.00 p.m. | Presentation of the exhibition “Rodari FullColor – Italian Illustrators 1990-2009” With the participation of Altan, Nicoletta Costa, Vittoria Facchini, Letizia Geminiani/Alistar, Alessandro Sanna, Emanuela Santini Introduced by Silvana Sola, Giannino Stoppani Cooperativa Culturale |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 5.00 p.m. |
East not so far. Going East with Demi |
| THURSDAY 26th MARCH | |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 9.00 a.m. | The Profession of Illustrator: These mysterious agents, who are they and what do they do? |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 10.00 a.m. | Presentation of “El contador de cuentos” by Ekaré Winner of the 209 BolognaRagazzi Award – New Horizons Participants: Antonio Faeti, Chairman of the Jury, Carmen Diana Dearden, President of Ekaré and Irene Savino, Art Director at Ekaré Moderator: Marcella Terrusi, University of Bologna |
| Sala Allegretto – Centro Servizi | |
| 10.30 a.m. | Presentation of Mondo fa rima con noi – Children’s rights through words and images With the participation of: Laura Salsi, Legislative Assembly of Emilia-Romagna - Rosaria Campioni, Superintendent of Emilia-Romagna Book and Documentary Estate - Patrizia Lucchini, National Children’s Libraries Commission of AIB - Bruno Tognolini, writer - Yuri Pertichini, Arciragazzi With the participation of the authors Valter Baruzzi, Camina, and Lucia Tringalli, Librotondo Organised by Associazione Italiana Biblioteche - AIB |
| Sala Ouverture – Centro Servizi | |
| 11.00 a.m. | The courage to discover the pleasure of reading! Participants: Roberto Denti, Anselmo Roveda and Fernando Rotondo Authors: Alfa Beta, Domenico Barrillà, Chiara Carminati, Sabina Colloredo, Beatrice Masini, Emanuela Nava, Chiara Patarino, Roberto Piumini Illustrators: Ale Ale, Manuela Bertoli, Emanuela Bussolati, Gianni De Conno, Svjetlan Junakovic, Simona Mulazzani, Patrizia La Porta, Elena Prette Editor: Patrizia Zerbi Organised by Carthusia |
| Sala Vivace – Centro Servizi | |
| 11.00 a.m. | Travelling with Pimpa to discover children’s rights Presentation by Leopolda Boschetti – Presidente Comitato UNICEF di Bologna With the participation of Francesco Tullio Altan, Coleta Goria and Rosana Goria of Agenzia Quipos Organised by UNICEF Italia |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 11.00 a.m. |
Reading - A Children’s Right |
| Translators Centre - Hall 25 - Booth B/93 | |
| 11.00 a.m. | Tintin: Translating text and images A talk with Gianfranco Goria |
| Translators Centre - Hall 25 - Booth B/93 | |
| 12.00 noon | Learning to translate comics A talk with Andrea Plazzi |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 12.00 noon | Hi Q! Images and words between East and West Participants: Steven Guarnaccia (New York Parson School), Bernd Mölck-Tassel (HAW Hamburg), Xavier Pangaud (Ensad Paris) Moderator: Enrico Fornaroli (Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna) |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 1.00 p.m. | An Invitation to the CJ Picture Book Festival |
| Illustrators Café – Centro Servizi | |
| 2.00 p.m. | Presentation of the exhibition “Scatole cinesi” (Chinese boxes) A meeting with Andrea Rauch and Giovanna Zoboli Moderator: Emilio Varrà, Hamelin Associazione Culturale |



