Comics Corner

ENG

The Content Café

HALL 30

THE CONTENT CAFÉ

COMICS CORNER

What makes a comic series a global phenomenon? Jamie Smart ( Bunny vs Monkey ), and Diane Le Feyer ("Mortelle Adèle") discuss the creation of serial narrative universes. From visual styles to the management of comic rhythm, an international dialogue on the new frontiers of serial comics.

Moderator

Elisabetta Mongardi, Hamelin, Italy

Panel

Jamie Smart, cartoonist, UK; Diane Le Feyer, author, France.

Organised by

Bologna Children's Book Fair

In cooperation with

Hamelin

With the support of

David Flicking Books, Edi8

In the framework of

Comics Corner

ENG

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER

COMICS CORNER

From Bologna to Vilnius, an international residency merging ecology and comics has brought together Rebecca Valente, Akvilė Magicdustė, Giulia Tudori, and Kornelija Žalpytė.

Moderator

Justinas Vancevičius, Co-founder, Vaikų žemė, Lithuania

Panel

Rebecca Valente, illustrator, Italy; Giulia Tudori, illustrator, Italy; Akvilė Magicdustė, illustrator, Lithuania; Kornelija Žalpytė, illustrator, Lithuania.

In cooperation with

Hamelin

With the support of

Lithuanian Embassy in Italy; Lithuanian Culture Institute, Vaikų žemė reading promotion program / Children’s World

In the framework of

Comics Corner

ENG

The Content Café

HALL 30

THE CONTENT CAFÉ

COMICS CORNER

Beyond the boundaries of traditional manga: a journey to discover the “new wave” of Asian comics. Independent and visionary publishers from Japan, China, Vietnam, and the Philippines discuss experimentation, digital storytelling, and new market models.

Moderator

Kuo-Yu Liang, Founder and President, Ku Worlwide

Panel

Quynh Than, Du Bút Books, Vietnam; Toni Velasco, Black Ink, Filippine; Kunihiro Mishima, Founder, Mishimasha, Japan.

Organised by

Bologna Children's Book Fair

In cooperation with

Hamelin

In the framework of

Comics Corner

ENG

The Content Café

HALL 30

THE CONTENT CAFÉ

COMICS CORNER

How do we capture the attention of young readers in an ever-changing media landscape? This panel brings together a diverse group of publishers to explore the strengths and challenges of long-running series and standalone graphic novels. From indie to industry giants, our guests will discuss how narrative formats and distribution strategies are evolving to build a new generation of comic book readers.

Moderator

Nicola Peruzzi, Panini Comics, Italy

Panel

Zachary Clemente, Founder and Publisher, Bulgilhan Press, USA; Tucker Stone, Executive Director of Communications and Marketing, Fantagraphics Books, USA; Patrick Crotty, Founder and Publisher, Peow! Studio, USA.

Organised by

Bologna Children's Book Fair

In cooperation with

Hamelin

In the framework of

Comics Corner

ITA

The Content Café

HALL 30

THE CONTENT CAFÉ

COMICS CORNER

L’evento approfondirà il lavoro redazionale in una casa editrice di fumetti, includendo attività come editing, traduzione, progettazione grafica e curatela editoriale.

Moderator

Enrico Fornaroli, Direttore, Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna

Panel

Alessandro Gucciardo, Direttore Artistico, Panini Comics, Italia; Marco Amici e Davide Astegiano, consulenti editoriali, Oscar INK Mondadori, Italia; Lorenzo Raggioli, editor, Comicon Edizioni, Italia.

Organised by

Commissione Comics e Graphic Novels di AIE - Associazione Italiana Editori

ITA/ENG

The Content Café

HALL 30

THE CONTENT CAFÉ

COMICS CORNER

The most successful modern comics for kids start with a unique, independent voice. From Gigaciao’s grassroots revolution to Sabine Lemire & Rasmus Bregnhøi’s authorial charm, this session breaks down the roadmap for bringing sophisticated, creator-owned content to the masses.

Moderator

Elisabetta Mongardi,Hamelin, Italy

Panel

Lorenzo La Neve, Art Director, Gigaciao, Italy; Sabine Lemire, writer, Denmark; Rasmus Bregnhøi, cartoonist, Denmark.

Organised by

Bologna Children's Book Fair

In cooperation with

Hamelin, Sinnos, Gigaciao

In the framework of

Comics Corner

ENG

The Content Café

HALL 30

THE CONTENT CAFÉ

COMICS CORNER

The 6-10 age group represents a turning point: the moment when reading becomes a solitary and conscious activity. In this panel, publishers and artists with different approaches discuss how comics can support this transition and speak to those who are discovering the pleasure of reading 'like a grown-up’.

Moderator

Elisabetta Mongardi, Hamelin, Italy

Panel

Liliana Cupido, curator, Canicola, Italy; Arthur Derrouaz, Rights Manager, Jungle, France; Yolanda Dib Cabello, Head of Marketing, International Rights Sales, Grafito Editorial, Spain; Antoine Dole, artist, France.

Organised by

Bologna Children's Book Fair

In cooperation with

Hamelin

In the framework of

Comics Corner

ENG

The Content Café

HALL 30

THE CONTENT CAFÉ

COMICS CORNER

In anticipation of Poland as Guest of Honor 2027, a panel dedicated to the effervescence of contemporary Polish comics with some of its most representative new artists.

Moderator

Szymon Holcman, Head of PR Department, Kultura Gniewu, Poland

Panel

Przemek Trusciński, cartoonist, Poland; Jacek Świdziński, cartoonist, Poland; Tomasz Kontny, cartoonist, Poland; Krzysztof Gawronkiewicz, cartoonist, Poland.

Organised by

Bologna Children's Book Fair

In cooperation with

Hamelin, Book Institute Poland

In the framework of

Comics Corner

ENG

The Content Café

HALL 30

THE CONTENT CAFÉ

COMICS CORNER

A portrait of artist Barbara Yelin, one of the most powerful voices in European graphic novels. The German author explores the folds of memory and identity through mature and expressive illustrations. A dialogue to discover her research method and her unique ability to transform history into intimate and universal narratives.

Moderator

Alberto Falco,Hamelin, Italy

Panel

Barbara Yelin, cartoonist, Germany

Organised by

Bologna Children's Book Fair

In cooperation with

Hamelin, Reprodukt, Istituto Storico Parri, Accademia Tedesca Roma Villa Massimo

In the framework of

Comics Corner