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Press Release Bologna International Book Fair 2024

In a stable annual date awaited by publishers and makers of children's books, the city of Bologna hosted the activities of the 61st edition of the Bologna Children's Book Fair from 8 to 11 April, and the Bologna Children's Book Fair is one of the oldest and largest international exhibitions specialized in the field, as it provides a unique opportunity to see the latest publications and innovations in the sector from more than 80 countries, in addition to providing the opportunity to buy and sell copyright, distribution and translation in different markets.
In its 61st edition, the Bologna Children's Book Fair has made great strides towards expanding its scope and inclusion, with its new initiatives included a Film and Television Rights Center designed to connect content creators with opportunities to turn their books into film and television works.
 Thanks to God and with the support of the Sharjah Book Authority, which furnished the Association's participation in the Bologna Fair 2024 with a pavilion of 32 square meters No. A174, Hall 26, under the gesture of their care to support the Association and reserve pavilions in its name in international exhibitions, we were honored by a new participation in this exhibition as an important opportunity, to introduce the Association, its role, objectives and many other projects and initiatives, among publishing houses and translation agencies, and the pavilion of the Arab Publishers` Association, as usual, was distinguished in terms of decoration, as the Sharjah Authority has taken over the processing of Pavilion décor.

The Association displayed on the shelves of its pavilion at the exhibition some of its members' publications with contact information with their publishers in order to enable the book makers participating in the exhibition and those interested in Arabic literature to communicate with those houses and conclude deals to purchase book rights remotely to contribute to promoting their work and supporting the growth of the children's book industry in the Arab region.
 • The pavilion of the Arab Publishers` Association was visited by publishers and specialists in the publishing sector from the Arab region and the world participating in the Bologna exhibition and professionals from authors, illustrators, typographers, software companies... (At the end of the report, details can be found on them.)
• Introductory publications of the Association were presented in Arabic and English, along with an introductory brochure and a members' guide.
• A television screen was placed through which an introductory video was shown to the Arab Publishers` Association throughout the days of the exhibition in a repetitive manner that displayed the various activities carried out by it, especially the participation in various exhibitions.
• The Secretary-General of the Arab Publishers` Association, Mr. Bashar Chebaro, and a number of members of the Association attended, and the members of the Board of Directors extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr. Bashar Shabaro for assuming the full responsibility of the pavilion and his presence throughout the exhibition.
 The exhibition recorded the attendance of a large number of countries of the world, overshadowed by the Arab participation, which seemed modest despite the efforts, most of which are private publishing houses, and other governmental ones, but attendance remains an honor for every Arab participant who seeks, individually or collectively, to communicate with Western publishing houses, exchange rights, and try to promote the rights to translate some Arabic publications into European languages, open a new market for Arabic books in Europe, and reach a segment of readers residing in them.
Finally, we would like to thank the Sharjah Book Authority for its support for the participation of the Association in this important cultural forum, and we thank everyone who contributed to the success of this participation.
To cover the visits witnessed by the pavilion of the Arab Publishers` Association, here is the following:

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Mohammed Saleh Al-Maleej
Chairman of the Media and Public Relations Committee