Now in its sixth edition, BolognaBookPlus (BBPlus) confirms itself as the professional extension of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, developed in partnership with AIE (the Italian Publishers Association). The project aims to broaden the scope of the fair beyond children’s publishing, engaging a wider professional audience from across the global book industry.
The 2026 edition will take place from 13 to 16 April within a dedicated area of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair and will host publishers and literary agents from all over the world. The initiative is particularly designed for rights professionals, offering not only an exhibition space for rights trading but also a comprehensive program of conferences, workshops, and professional meetings addressing the most relevant topics in contemporary publishing.
For the third consecutive year, BBPlus will also welcome companies operating across the publishing supply chain – including printers, distributors, and editorial service providers – who will be able to join the Italian collective stand. Within the BBPlus area, these companies will have the chance to present their services, organize meetings, and take part in B2B sessions with other key players attending the fair.
Given the growing importance of BolognaBookPlus on both the Italian and international book fair scene, and following the success of the previous edition, AIE, through its service company Ediser, has decided to renew the Italian collective stand. Once again, the stand will be offered to publishers and service companies at very affordable rates, providing a unique opportunity for Italian businesses to showcase their expertise, expand their international network, and strengthen their presence in the global publishing market.
The collective area, covering approximately 150 square meters, will be located in Mall 1, at the entrance of Hall 29. Each exhibitor will have an individual workstation consisting of a table with three chairs, a display column with three or four shelves, a personal locker, and a sign featuring the company logo. The shared space will also include a relaxation area, a cloakroom, welcome staff, and a dedicated zone for events and presentations, where participants of the collective stand will be able to showcase their publishing output or professional services.
The regulations and application form are available for download on this page for Italian companies interested in taking part.
Atene del CanavesePublishing house founded in 2010, currently has 200 titles in its catalogue. In recent years it has focused mainly on children's fiction (Junior series, Benvenuti all'Opera) and on guides for the promotion of the territory. Many of the latest publications include additional digital content accessible via QRcode. Some publications have been translated into English.
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Fondazione LIAFondazione LIA is an international leader in the digital accessibility field for publishing. It offers consulting and quality assurance services for digital publications, audit of websites, platforms, and apps, training courses for companies that want to be compliant with the European Accessibility Act’s.
Its mission is to allow print impaired readers to choose how, when and what to read.
Forestae
Il Leone Verde EdizioniIl Leone Verde Edizioni, an independent publishing house, offers over 380 titles on maternity, upbringing, early childhood, family relationship, the Montessori method, cookery, literature, spirituality and philosophy, alongside fiction, gastronomy, and cultural essays. In recent years, it has also distinguished itself for the high standard of its illustrated/cartoon books for children 0-6 years.
IT PublishingIT Publishing offers promotion and distribution services for foreign markets. Through the Catalog initiative, it aims to enhance editorial excellence by creating a representative showcase of Italian publishing.
By leveraging its network of international relationships and conducting in-depth market analyses, it selects the right counterparts in each territory, diversifies its actions, and highlights the strengths of different catalogs through innovative and customized services.
Legatoria IGF S.p.A.With an annual production of over 15 million books, IGF S.p.A. offers a complete printing and bookbinding service for: softcovers and perfect bound paperbacks with or without flaps, saddle stitching; hardcover books, half-binding, flexicovers, bodoniana, Swiss-bound or Japanese-bound books
Edizioni Lina BrunSmall independent publishing house founded in 1999.
Catalogue:
KIDS – Books, eBooks & apps: - Short stories in one or more languages (2+), some are with audio; - ENGLISH IS A GAME - – L’ITALIANO È UN GIOCO - LE FRANÇAIS EST UN JEU: Multimedia methods for learning English/Italian/French in a natural way (2+).
ESSAYS – Books on history, art, food & wine (IT, FR, DE, EN).
STORIES – Stories in Italian & other languages
Messaggerie LibriMessaggerie Libri is the leading independent distributor of publishing products in Italy. Our distribution network reaches approximately 3,000 points of sale with titles from around 800 publishing brands. We provide the Italian book market with top-tier logistical, administrative, and business intelligence services, ensuring completeness, continuity, reliability, and high-quality performance
Piemonte Agency
Printer TrentoOver 40 years of experience working with publishers, museums, photographers and book designers all over the world to produce high quality books.
From file processing to delivery of the finished product, we work with you every step of the book production, advising on the most appropriate printing techniques and binding designs.
Reggio Children srlReggio Children is an international center for the defence and promotion of the rights and potential of all children, which promotes the experience of Reggio Emilia’s Municipal early childhood centers, renown as the Reggio Emilia Approach. Its activities are professional development, publishing, exhibitions, consultancy, atelier and research.
Its 100 publications are translated into 26 languages.
Tomolo EdiGio’ EdizioniTomolo EdiGio’ Edizioni is a small Italian publishing house specializing in illustrated children’s books, that are intended to teach about values like love, friendship and respect, and offer children the opportunity to get in touch with other cultures. Tomolo Edizioni has recently expanded its catalogue and currently includes fiction for adults (romance, fantasy, thriller).
Weiji Lab SrlFor over 15 years, Weiji Lab has supported publishers with solutions for digital publishing. Weiji introduces OLHOS, a whitelabel platform to create, publish, manage, and distribute multimedia digital content. OLHOS integrates text, video, audio, and images, offering scalable management for heterogeneous resources, supporting publishers and content makers in their digital transition.
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