Bologna Children’s book fair visit

I’ve just got home after a flying visit to the Bologna Children’s book fair, it was great to catch up with publishers and meet some new ones.

My work was exhibited in the Silent book contest area, it was great to see people looking at my work after spending so long, alone in a tiny room, drawing it all! The contest winner is announced in May so I’ll have to wait and see what the outcome is. 

It’s been 5 years since I visited the book fair and it seemed a lot larger and overwhelming than I remembered. It was also very busy which is hopefully a good sign for the industry. 

I took some business cards and posters for the illustrators wall too, thanks if you took the time to have a look and take a card. Get in touch!

As expected the books on the Corraini Edizioni stand were my favorite, a great whale themed stand this year! I also loved Flying eye books, I’ve bought a couple for myself recently so it was great to see them, always so busy I didn’t get a chance to chat, hopefully next time.

I also managed to arrive at the airport 4 hours early and in a strange state of inspiration came up with 9 ideas for new books, just have to get my pencils sharpened and sketch book at the ready!