Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026: Day 1

The Bookseller at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Day 1, 13th April 2026.

• News BCBF Day 1 headlines
• Agents’ Hotlists Literary agents’ top manuscripts out on submission with UK and international publishers
• Horace Bent in Bologna
• Darley Anderson’s Clare Wallace and Kristina Egan The company’s MD and director reflect on their strategy for expanding the company’s team
• Jon Lock and Nich Angell on launching Tiny Hercules The comic-book creators discuss their epic ambitions for their graphic-novel series