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For almost 30 years Books Illustrated has promoted Australian picture books and their creators nationally and internationally through activities and events including selling books, illustration and limited edition prints, curating exhibitions & displays, presenting at conferences, festivals, educational workshops and mentoring programs.
Many of these activities are in partnership with other industry organisations such as CBCA (Children’s Book Council of Australia), ACLA (Australian Children’s Literature Alliance – and the Laureate), APA (Australian Publishers Association), CA (Copyright Agency), ASA (Australian Society of Authors), NCACL (National Centre for Australia Children’s Literature), Dromkeen, Clunes Booktown, The Literature Centre WA, IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People), SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators),
State and Regional galleries and with many enthusiastic individuals!
International exhibitions in South Korea, China, Taiwan and Italy have been supported by organisations including the Copyright Agency, the Australia Korea Foundation, NAMI, the Choicemaker, the Australia Council, Australian Embassies and Austrade.
This section is an eclectic reflection of some of these events…
News on Bologna Book Fair from the Australian Publishers Association
A Memorial Service for Albert Ullin
Hello! from Australia, Bologna Book Fair 2018
Bologna 2019 Report
We were pleased to have had the opportunity to be part of this year's Australian Collective stand showcasing Australian children's books and culture.
The stand, funded by The Australian Government Department of Communication and the Arts, was managed by Angela Namoi (formally Rights Manager, Allen & Unwin). Angela was assisted by Andrea Hanke (editor, Think Australian, Books & Publishing).
Andrea reported in Books & Publishing on April 18 that 'Australian publishers have reported an ‘upbeat’ Bologna Children’s Book Fair, with middle-grade books continuing to dominate the market, and kindness and environmental themes emerging as new trends’.
Angela Namoi with Andy & Jill Griffiths.
Andrea Hanke on the Info Desk.
Publishers
11 independent publishers worked at selling rights on the Australian Stand this year. 27 Australian publishers were represented in the Hello! from Australia, 2019 catalogue.
Carey Schroeter, Rights Manager, Allen & Unwin.
Leonardo Rocker (Publisher, Quirky Kid).
Congratulations to Scribble who won the Bologna Prize for Best Children’s Publisher of the Year in the Oceania region. Scribble publisher Miriam Rosenbloom was profiled in one of the Bookseller’s Bologna editions.
Carey Schroeter, Rights Manager, Allen & Unwin.
Creators
15 Australian creators of picture books were rostered on the Creators Table on the stand this year, providing a friendly buzz and engaging with visitors and passers by. They were:
Davina Bell, Jonathan Bentley, Allison Colpoys, Katrina Fisher , Mark Greewood, Ann James, Jane Jolly, Frane Lessac, Alison Lester, Antonia Pesenti, Anna Walker, Gabrielle Wang, Ruth Walters , Lucia Mascillo and Paul Dallimore.
Congratulations to Antonia Pesenti who was an award winner in the special focus exhibition this year on Board books for the very young. She Her board books published by Phaido nwon the Ragazzi Award, Toddler.
Frane Lessac (illustrator) & Mark Greenwood (author).
Gabi Wang (author illustrator).
Ann James talking with her Chinese publishers from Oriental Babies.
We were extra fortunate to have two creators, currently living in Europe, join us on the stand this year. Lucia Musciallo was visiting family in Italy and Paul Dallimore iscurrently living in Germany. We also had a surprise visit from Andy Griffiths and Jill Griffiths!
Clair Hume (Affirm Press), Lucia Masciullo, Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys.
Laura Harris (Penguin Random House) & Paul Dallimore.
Andy Griffiths & wife Jill Griffiths
We all enjoyed experiencing many of the other events at this year's book fair... The annual Australian Stand party
Anna McFarlane (A&U) welcome and introduces Dr Greg French, Australian Ambassador to Italy, and Morris Gleitzman, Australian Children’s Laureate.
The Ambassador was certainly amused by what Morris had to say!.
The annual illustration exhibition showcasing illustration from around the world
From the Ukraine.
From the United Kingdom.
The fourth International Laureate Summit
The panel of Laureates led by Julia Eccleshare.
Australian Children’s Laureate, Morris Gleitzman at Australian stand.
Morris with Laureate Project Manager Lindy Batchelor.
The exhibition of this year's feature country, Switzerland.
The focus talks and exhibition of board books for the very young.
The announcement of the shortlist for the 2020 IBBY Hans Christian Andersen Award
Australia’s nominations for 202 are Libby Gleeson (author)
and Ann James (illustrator).
Each year there is so much on offer to experience and there is always something you wished you hadn’t missed - and this was one!
