The Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF) 2026, held April 13–16, 2026, at BolognaFiere in Bologna, Italy, is the world’s leading international event dedicated to children’s publishing. The fair brings together publishers, authors, illustrators, literary agents, educators, translators, and licensing professionals from more than 90 countries to showcase new titles, exchange publishing rights, and discover the latest innovations in children’s literature and educational publishing.