The 63rd edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF) 2026 will be held at the Bologna Exhibition Centre in Italy from April 13 to 16, 2026. As the premier international event for children's publishing, it features the BOP - Bologna Prize for the Best Children's Publishers, illustrator exhibitions, and focuses on children's books and licensing.

Among the many authors in attendance were Gianrico Carofiglio and Beatrice Masini.

The full program is available at this link.