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IPA at Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2026

IPA will be present at Bologna Children's Book Fair and BB+, participating in panels and ceremonies.
Monday, 13 April 2026
11:00 The Opening Ceremony The Illustrators Café (Centro Servizi)
11:30-13:00
Drawing Equality: Gender-Sensitive Illustration in Children's Books (UN Women)
Workshop Area, The Illustrators Survival Corner, Hall 30, BCBF
15:30-17:15 Building the Future Generation of Readers: Best Practices and Policies for Reading Promotion

(BCBF, AIE, SNE, FEP, IPA)

The Illustrators Café
19:30 The BOP - Bologna Prize Award Ceremony

(including the WIPO Accessible Books Consortium Excellence Awards)

Palazzo Re Enzo
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
12:30 - 13:20 Stories that change us: Gender equality through children's literature.

Moderator: Gvantsa Jobava

Next Chapter Café (Hall 29)
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
13:00-13:50 Publishing as soft power and a cultural diplomacy tool featuring: Gvantsa Jobava BB+
14:00-14:50
Public Talk - Who Gets to Be the Hero? Gender Stereotypes in Children's Books (UN Women)
Next Chapter Café (Hall 29)
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