63rd edition 13- 16 April 2026 | Bologna - Italy
63rd edition 13- 16 April 2026 | Bologna - Italy
Also in 2026, AIE, through its service company Ediser, will organise a collective Italian stand within BolognaBookPlus (BBPlus), the BCBF initiative of which AIE is a partner and which aims to broaden the fair’s scope beyond children’s publishing and reach a wider professional audience.
Within the collective stand, Italian publishers and companies will be able to organise their own B2B meetings and networking activities, connecting with professionals and publishers from all over the world in a dynamic and international setting.
The stand will also feature a dedicated space for events and presentations, the AIE Theatre, where exhibitors from the collective can showcase their publishing output or services.
Seven exhibitors will be present this year: Ediciclo Editore, Kosmos, La Bottega dei Traduttori, Messaggerie Libri, Reggio Children, Terminal Distribuzione, and Tomolo EdiGiò Edizioni.
La bottega dei traduttoriThrough an extensive network of professionals, La bottega dei traduttori supports publishers and authors throughout the entire publishing journey, offering tailored services including scouting, evaluations, translations, revisions, editing, editorial supervision, and promotional support. Every project receives respectful attention through an ongoing dialogue that ensures high quality, continuity, and timely delivery.
Kosmos
Messaggerie LibriMessaggerie Libri is the leading independent distributor of publishing products in Italy. Our distribution network reaches approximately 3,000 points of sale with titles from around 800 publishing brands. We provide the Italian book market with top-tier logistical, administrative, and business intelligence services, ensuring completeness, continuity, reliability, and high-quality performance
Reggio Children srlReggio Children is an international center for the defence and promotion of the rights and potential of all children, which promotes the experience of Reggio Emilia’s Municipal early childhood centers, renown as the Reggio Emilia Approach. Its activities are professional development, publishing, exhibitions, consultancy, atelier and research.
Its 100 publications are translated into 26 languages.
Tomolo EdiGio’ EdizioniTomolo EdiGio’ Edizioni is a small Italian publishing house specializing in illustrated children’s books, that are intended to teach about values like love, friendship and respect, and offer children the opportunity to get in touch with other cultures. Tomolo Edizioni has recently expanded its catalogue and currently includes fiction for adults (romance, fantasy, thriller).
Terminal DistribuzioneTerminal Distribuzione boasts a uniquely comprehensive offering of products dedicated to culture and leisure. Founded in 1984 as Terminal Video, it has become a leader in the B2B distribution of entertainment products, particularly books, and is a key player in the logistics of cultural products in Italy..
