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BookExpo 2017 Spotlight: Atlantyca

  Atlantyca is a transmedia company operating in the Production & Distribution, Licensing, Publishing, Foreign Rights departments. It develops properties for children publishing, animation, video games and consumer product. Atlantyca has more than 6,800 translation and publishing contracts with renowned publishers worldwide In 2016, the Atlantyca added the Atlantyca Live division, which deals with the development and production of live shows. Currently, Atlantyca is … Continued

Italy at Book Expo 2017

  June 1-2, 2017 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, New York The leading Italian publishers will present their latest works in both traditional print and multimedia at BookExpo. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet with  representatives of the participating Italian exhibitors. Exhibitors at the ITA pavilion (Booth 621) inlcude: Atlantyca Bologna Children’s Book Fair C.L. Zanardi Cartiere del Garda – LECTA … Continued

A Conversation on “Blameless” by Claudio Magris

On occasion of the U.S. release of Blameless, world famous author Claudio Magris will give a presentation about his new romance novel and will converse with fellow authors Jamaica Kincaid and Norman Mane. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 19th at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York . Magris’s new novel confronts the human obsession with war and its savagery that transcends age and country. It … Continued

Winners of Strega Ragazze e Ragazzi Award Chosen

The winners of the second edition of the Strega Ragazze e Ragazzi Award are: -David Cirici with Muschio (by Il Castoro) for the 6-10 age group -Luigi Garlando with L’estate che conobbi il Che (by Rizzoli) for the 11-15 age group. The Strega Ragazze e Ragazzi Award is considered the most important award in children’s literature presented to authors whose work promotes narrative and reading among … Continued

Bologna Children’s Book Fair Lands in USA in 2018

BolognaFiere is pleased to announce the new copyright trade and licensing show dedicated to publishing, international rights, and licensing. The show’s debut is scheduled for May 30 – June 1, 2018 in New York, NY.   Key partners in making this event possible include: –Publishers Weekly (the international news platform of the book publishing industry) –Combined Book Exhibit, a marketing resource for publishers and  agents at U.S. … Continued

‘Orientalia’ by Alberto Toso Fei Nominated for 2017 Strega Award

Publishing house, Round Robin recently announced that the unique and magical tale of Orientalia, by Alberto Toso Fei, illustrated by Marco Tagliapietra, is nominated for a Strega Award. The Strega Award is the most presitgious Italian literary awards. It is presented annually to the author whose work is voted as the best Italian narrative (fiction or nonfiction) published the preceding year. Winning authors/works beautifully and effectively portray Italy by recounting its traditions, … Continued

Discover Southern Italy

In collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago – Education Office, the Accademia Italiana will be giving a presentation at the Italian Cultural Institute on March 27th to provide information about the opportunities to travel to the Campania region of Italy for an immersive experience in the Italian language, history, and culture. Teachers of Italian FL, High School students, and College students are invited to … Continued

“The Extraordinary Library”

Pitti Bimbo and The Bologna Children’s Book Fair teamed up again to bring to you: The Extraordinary Library.” From January 19 – January 21, Florence hosted Pitti Bimbo 84, a must see event with the latest kid’s fashion trends from around the world. During the event, guests were able to visit “The Extraordinary Library” a special exhibition of 100 picture books focusing on fashion, art, … Continued

Top Selling Books in Italy: Here’s What Made the Cut

Amazon has once again released its list of the top-selling books in Italy for the year of 2016. Here below, we’ve included the top-sellers for both physical books and eBooks. The top selling Italian language books came primarily from novels in the thriller and love categories. Which of these have you read? Which ones will be added to your list? — Digital format: Il … Continued

Meet Acclaimed Author and Chef Fabio Picchi

Don’t miss out on the chance to meet acclaimed author and chef Fabio Picchi in New York City this month! Picchi, known for his eccentric style as well as his books Florence: Walking Through Food and Culture and Papale Papale. Thoughts and Recipes to Nourish your Soul, will be present at several events in New York City. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016 INSTITUTE OF ITALIAN CULTURE 686 … Continued

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  • The Bologna Children’s Books Fair will turn digital

    April 8

    The organizers (Ente Fiera) of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair announced on April 9th the cancellation of the 58th physical edition of the Expo, including the Licensing Trade Fair and the first Bologna BookPlus, expected for April 14 to 17 (2021) in order to stop the spreading of the Coronavirus. But the show must go on. In fact, according to Publishing Perspectives, the exhibition … Continued

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