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“Safe, loved and connected”: what publishers at Bologna want from kids’ books now

Wednesday, 29 April 2026    Books+Publishing
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Last-minute cancellations, yes, but a “new and positive vibe” at the new-look Australian stand. Those who made it to Bologna report back on the trends and conversations at the 2026 fair. The cohort that made it to Bologna Children’s Book Fair in 2026 was certainly a diminished one, with Hardie...

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