Comics Corner


Stampa programma

13 aprile, 09:30 - 10:20
ENG

The Content Café

HALL 30

COMICS CORNER
THE CONTENT CAFÉ

In this event, which aims to be the first in a series dedicated to Manga, Comics and Picture Books, we will examine how Japanese manga was initially introduced in Italy and the role the BCBF played in making this possibile. 


Moderatore

Ayami Moriizumi, researcher, independent curator, Japan

Panel

Keiko Ichiguchi, manga artist, writer, Japan; Andrea Baricordi, editor, writer, Italy.

Organizzato da

Japan Foundation, JBBY

Nell'ambito di

In the frameworks of Comics Corner 

13 aprile, 10:30 - 11:20
ENG

The Content Café

HALL 30

COMICS CORNER
THE CONTENT CAFÉ

What makes a comic series a global phenomenon? Jamie Smart (Bunny vs Monkey), and Diane Le Feyer (Mortelle Adèle) discuss the creation of serial narrative universes. From visual styles to the management of comic rhythm, an international dialogue on the new frontiers of serial comics.

Moderatore

Elisabetta Mongardi, Hamelin, Italy

Panel

Jamie Smart, fumettista, UK; Diane Le Feyer, sceneggiatrice, Francia.

Organizzato da

Bologna Children's Book Fair

In collaborazione con

Hamelin

Con il sostegno di

David Flicking Books, Edi8

Nell'ambito di

Comics Corner

13 aprile, 11:20 - 12:10
ENG

The Next Chapter Café

HALL 29

COMICS CORNER
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
THE NEXT CHAPTER CAFÉ

A 50 anni dall'uscita del rivoluzionario Storia di Giulia che aveva un'ombra da bambino di Christian Bruel, il racconto delle questioni di genere nell'editoria per l’infanzia ha subito un’evoluzione radicale. A partire dalla sua esperienza pionieristica, un dialogo con artisti, artiste ed editori contemporanei particolarmente sensibili a questi temi, per guardare al futuro della rappresentazione tra albo illustrato e fumetto.

Moderatore

Elena Fierli, Vice-Presidente, Scosse, Italia

Panel

Introduzione a cura di Monica Martinelli, Direttrice editoriale, Settenove, Italia; Christian Bruel, autore, Francia; Lina Itagaki, fumettista, Lituania; Maddalena Lucarelli, editor, Fatatrac, Italia. 

Organizzato da

Bologna Children's Book Fair

In collaborazione con

Hamelin, Fatatrac, Éditions Thierry Magnier, Settenove, Scosse

Nell'ambito di

Comics Corner

13 aprile, 14:15 - 14:45
ENG

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

COMICS CORNER
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
From Bologna to Vilnius, an international residency merging ecology and comics has brought together Rebecca Valente, Akvilė Magicdustė, Giulia Tudori, and Kornelija Žalpytė.

Moderatore

Justinas Vancevičius, Co-founder, Vaikų žemė, Lithuania

Panel

Rebecca Valente, illustrator, Italy; Giulia Tudori, illustrator, Italy; Akvilė Magicdustė, illustrator, Lithuania; Kornelija Žalpytė, illustrator, Lithuania.

In collaborazione con

Hamelin

Con il sostegno di

Ambasciata Lituana in Italia; Lithuanian Culture Institute, Vaikų žemė reading promotion program / Children’s World

Nell'ambito di

Comics Corner

14 aprile, 09:40 - 10:20
ENG

The Content Café

HALL 30

COMICS CORNER
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
NORWAY GUEST OF HONOUR
THE CONTENT CAFÉ

An immersion in the Norwegian comics scene, among the most innovative in Europe. Some of its protagonists recount the evolution of this language, from author graphic novels to comics for children. Amid Nordic atmospheres, humor, and visual experimentation, we discover why Norway is one of the new laboratories of visual storytelling.

Moderatore

Hans Ivar Stordal, comics editor, Strand Forlag, Norway

Panel

Nora Dåsnes, cartoonist, Norway; Kjersti Sinneva Moen, cartoonist, Norway; Håkon Strand, Founder, Strand Comics, Norway; Tonje Tornes, editor, TNT, Norway.

Organizzato da

Norway Guest of Honour 2026, Bologna Children's Book Fair

In collaborazione con

Hamelin

Con il sostegno di

NORLA - Norwegian Literature Abroad

Nell'ambito di

Comics Corner

14 aprile, 11:30 - 12:20
ENG

The Content Café

HALL 30

COMICS CORNER
THE CONTENT CAFÉ

How do we capture the attention of young readers in an ever-changing media landscape? This panel brings together a diverse group of publishers to explore the strengths and challenges of long-running series and standalone graphic novels. From indie to industry giants, our guests will discuss how narrative formats and distribution strategies are evolving to build a new generation of comic book readers.

Moderatore

Nicola Peruzzi, Panini Comics, Italy

Panel

Zachary Clemente, Founder and Publisher, Bulgilhan Press, USA; Tucker Stone, Executive Director of Communications and Marketing, Fantagraphics Books, USA; Patrick Crotty, Founder and Publisher, Peow! Studio, USA.

Organizzato da

Bologna Children's Book Fair

In collaborazione con

Hamelin

Nell'ambito di

Comics Corner

14 aprile, 13:30 - 14:20
ITA

The Content Café

HALL 30

COMICS CORNER
THE CONTENT CAFÉ

L’evento approfondirà il lavoro redazionale in una casa editrice di fumetti, includendo attività come editing, traduzione, progettazione grafica e curatela editoriale.

Moderatore

Enrico Fornaroli, Direttore, Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna

Panel

Alessandro Gucciardo, Direttore Artistico, Panini Comics, Italia; Marco Amici e Davide Astegiano, consulenti editoriali, Oscar INK Mondadori, Italia; Lorenzo Raggioli, editor, Comicon Edizioni, Italia.

Organizzato da

Commissione Comics e Graphic Novels di AIE - Associazione Italiana Editori

Nell'ambito di

 Comics Corner

14 aprile, 14:30 - 15:20
ITA/ENG

The Content Café

HALL 30

COMICS CORNER
THE CONTENT CAFÉ

Alcuni dei fumetti per bambini di maggior successo oggi nascono da una voce unica e indipendente. Dalla rivoluzione di Gigaciao al fascino autoriale di Sabine Lemire e Rasmus Bregnhøi, questo incontro esplora il percorso per portare contenuti originali e sofisticati a un grande pubblico.

Moderatore

Alberto Falco, Hamelin, Italia

Panel

Lorenzo La Neve, Art Director, Gigaciao, Italia; Sabine Lemire, autrice, Danimarca; Rasmus Bregnhøi, fumettista, Danimarca.

Organizzato da

Bologna Children's Book Fair

In collaborazione con

Hamelin, Sinnos, Gigaciao

Nell'ambito di

Comics Corner

15 aprile, 09:30 - 10:20
ENG

The Content Café

HALL 30

COMICS CORNER
THE CONTENT CAFÉ

Beyond the boundaries of traditional manga: a journey to discover the “new wave” of Asian comics. Independent and visionary publishers from Japan, China, Vietnam, and the Philippines discuss experimentation, digital storytelling, and new market models.

Moderatore

Kuo-Yu Liang, Founder and President, Ku Worlwide

Panel

Quynh Than, Du Bút Books, Vietnam; Toni Velasco, Black Ink, Filippine; Kunihiro Mishima, Founder, Mishimasha, Japan.

Organizzato da

Bologna Children's Book Fair

In collaborazione con

Hamelin

Nell'ambito di

Comics Corner

15 aprile, 12:30 - 13:20
ENG

The Content Café

HALL 30

COMICS CORNER
THE CONTENT CAFÉ

The 6-10 age group represents a turning point: the moment when reading becomes a solitary and conscious activity. In this panel, publishers and artists with different approaches discuss how comics can support this transition and speak to those who are discovering the pleasure of reading 'like a grown-up’.

Moderatore

Elisabetta Mongardi, Hamelin, Italy

Panel

Liliana Cupido, curator, Canicola, Italy; Yolanda Dib Cabello, Head of Marketing, International Rights Sales, Grafito Editorial, Spain; Jeanne Le Mercier, Founder, La Doux, France.

Organizzato da

Bologna Children's Book Fair

In collaborazione con

Hamelin

Nell'ambito di

Comics Corner

15 aprile, 14:30 - 15:20
ENG

The Content Café

HALL 30

COMICS CORNER
THE CONTENT CAFÉ

In anticipation of Poland as Guest of Honor 2027, a panel dedicated to the effervescence of contemporary Polish comics with some of its most representative new artists.

Moderatore

Szymon Holcman, Head of PR Department, Kultura Gniewu, Poland

Panel

Przemek Trusciński, cartoonist, Poland; Jacek Świdziński, cartoonist, Poland; Tomasz Kontny, cartoonist, Poland; Krzysztof Gawronkiewicz, cartoonist, Poland.

Organizzato da

Bologna Children's Book Fair

In collaborazione con

Hamelin, The Polish Book Institute

Nell'ambito di

Comics Corner

15 aprile, 15:30 - 16:20
ENG

The Content Café

HALL 30

COMICS CORNER
THE CONTENT CAFÉ

A portrait of artist Barbara Yelin, one of the most powerful voices in European graphic novels. The German author explores the folds of memory and identity through mature and expressive illustrations. A dialogue to discover her research method and her unique ability to transform history into intimate and universal narratives.

Moderatore

Alberto Falco,Hamelin, Italy

Panel

Barbara Yelin, cartoonist, Germany.

Organizzato da

Bologna Children's Book Fair

In collaborazione con

Hamelin, Reprodukt, Istituto Storico Parri, Accademia Tedesca Roma Villa Massimo

Con il sostegno di

Goethe-Institut Roma

Nell'ambito di

Comics Corner