BOLOGNA 2016: Wrap up
The 53
rd edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair drew over 25,000 visitors, and 1,200 exhibitors from 98 countries attended. The Canada Stand was fully booked with eight publishers exhibiting and two who chose the pied-à-terre option. In all, 30 Canadian publishers participated in the Fair.
Don’t forget to
let us know about any deals made at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. We’ll promote them in our newsletter and through our social media accounts.
For more information on the Canada Stand, visit our
website or contact Programs Officer, Olivia Robinson,
by email or telephone at 613 562-2324, extension 227.
A SUCCESSFUL LONDON BOOK FAIR!
The London Book Fair returned to the Olympia Convention Centre April 12
th to the 14
th for another successful edition. Our new location in the international hall was a vast improvement over the location in 2015. The Canada Stand hosted successful business meetings and welcomed higher traffic along its aisles.
The Canada Stand was brimming with 14 exhibitors and many other Canadian publishers exhibited on their own stands, on the stands of their distributor, or in the Rights Center.
On April 11
th, the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom, hosted the Canadian Fair participants to a reception at the newly renovated Canada House. On April 12
th, with the sponsorship of the
Ontario Media Development Council, the Canada Stand welcomed exhibitors and their guests to a reception and networking event in order to kick off the beginning of the fair.
We invite you to take a look at our
Facebook page to see photos of the Stand and the networking reception.
Don’t forget to
let us know of any deals negotiated at the London Book Fair and we’ll promote these in our newsletter and on social networks.
For more information on the Canada Stand, visit our
website or contact Programs Officer, Olivia Robinson,
by email or telephone at 613 562-2324, extension 227.
FRANKFURT 2016: RESERVE YOUR SPACE SOON!
The
Canada Stand for the 2016 Frankfurt Book Fair is rapidly filling up, but there are still some spots available. Space is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Emerging Publisher Grants
The Canada Council for the Arts provides grants for emerging and established publishers for the publication of Canadian trade books in an effort to encourage the development of Canadian literature. Emerging publishers can also apply for translation or promotion grants as well as grants for the publication of art books. The funding ranges between $5,000 and $30,000. Visit the Canada Council for the Arts
website to learn more about eligibility and other details.
