TRAINING COURSE

How to Sell Rights and Understand Licensing in Children’s Books

This event is curated by BolognaBookPlus

This half-day training event will ensure that you understand the cornerstone of copyright, and the essential steps of rights selling, whether you are starting off, or considering a career in rights; are in your first year or two and wish to consolidate the basics; you work in contracts or related areas, or you are a self-published children’s author.

It will consider thoroughly those all-important essentials: copyright, rights, contracts, and how to start selling - all with a sharp focus on children’s IP.

When

2026 Apr, 12

WHERE

In Bologna, in presence

Duration

5 hours

Language

English

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The CONFERENCE "How to Sell Rights and Understand Licensing in Children’s Books" will take place in presence during BCBF 2026.
The CONFERENCE will only be available in english

Once the purchase is completed, a few weeks before the event in the reserved area will be available the conference ticket and a code with which to obtain 1 free admission valid for 2 days at Bologna Children's Book Fair and BolognaBookPlus.

99.00 €

+ VAT if due

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AGENDA

The new session this year is: AI’s Impact on Rights Contracts by Kevin Stewart, The Contracts People
This is one of the hottest pressure points in publishing right now. AI hasn’t just added a new clause or two; it’s forcing publishers and authors to rethink what “rights” even mean. Contracts weren’t written for AI - it now introduces uses that don’t fit neatly into any of the existing categories: print; ebooks; audiobooks; translations; film/tv adaptations. This session will outline how publishers are dealing with these challenges, and how contracts are changing.

Welcome from Jacks Thomas, Guest Director BolognaBookPlus

13:30 Introduction, Louise Lamont, LBA Agency
13:40 Copyright: where it all starts Sarah Lewis, Quarto Publishing
14:10 Contracts: what should be included and how to negotiate Valentina Colombo, Phileas Fogg Agency
14:55 The range of rights and co-editions and which are right for your titles Sarah Lewis, Quarto Publishing
15:35 Break
15:45 The Selling Process, Simona Scuri, Edizioni San Paolo
16.30 AI’s Impact on Rights’ Contracts, Kevin Stewart, The Contracts People
16:50 Licensing and merchandising essentials, Helen McAleer, Children’s Media Consultant
17:30 End and networking drinks reception.

Event description

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Buying and Selling rights in children’s books is crucial for publishing success. In addition to the important revenue streams, it provides access to markets unattainable for the original edition, as well as to new platforms and media, extending brand and author identity.
This half-day training event will ensure that you understand the cornerstone of copyright, and the essential steps of rights selling, whether you are starting off, or considering a career in rights; are in your first year or two and wish to consolidate the basics; you work in contracts or related areas, or you are a self-published children’s author. It will consider thoroughly those all-important essentials: copyright, rights, contracts, and how to start selling - all with a sharp focus on children’s IP.

The training will be delivered by children’s rights experts with proven experience in selling rights and licensing for children’s books across many territories and markets.

Curated by BBPlus

Speakers

Valentina Colombo

Louise Lamont

Sarah Lewis

Helen McAleer

Simona Scuri

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