The Bologna Children’s Book Fair has been the top event in the children’s publishing industry for nearly six decades. Approximately 30,000 visitors from about 80 countries flock to Italy yearly to see the latest and greatest in children’s books. These are influential visitors too—from booksellers to librarians to teachers, all perusing the offerings of exhibiting … Continue reading Bologna Is Beautiful, and Profitable, in the Spring
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Is your book right for Bologna? Considerations: Attending international book fairs personally is often cost-prohibitive for self-publishing writers when you factor in expenses such as airfare, hotel, food, and transportation. And those are just the costs of going international. Then there are the costs of the exhibit itself, like the exhibition fees, the exhibition stand, and the … Continue reading Calling All Children’s Self-Publishing Authors: Is Your Book Eligible for Bologna?
Roses are red, Violets are blue, It's National Poetry Month - What's a self-publishing poet to do? Celebrate, that's what! Founded by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, National Poetry Month is held every April. Together, schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers and poets all across the country celebrate poetry and its vital place in American … Continue reading It’s National Poetry Month! Celebrate by Using a Poetry Formatting Kit to Publish Your Own Book
Outskirts Press is now accepting submissions from its Facebook fans of short literary works to be included in Fandemonium Volume 5, now through April 30. Fandemonium has become an anticipated annual tradition for the self-publishing community. This unique crowdsourcing effort is not only a collection of superior writing from the Outskirts Press Facebook community, but … Continue reading Write for a Cause: Get Exposure – and Benefit a Worthy Charity — with Fandemonium Volume 5
Ah, spring! A time of renewal and growth -- and new and enriching books. The Bologna Children's Book Fair takes place March 30 through April 2, highlighting the best of both self-publishing and traditional books for young readers. The Bologna Children's Book Fair has been at the forefront for publishing insiders since it's inception in … Continue reading It’s That Time of Year Again — Time for the Bologna Children’s Book Fair!