Visiting a Children's Book Fair? ( Bologna Children's Book Fair)

This year, I visited the Bologna Children's Book Fair, and in this video, I share my experience and recommendations to all artists and illustrators who are thinking or planning on going.
In the video, I will cover most of the aspects, from why I was there, what I was expecting to encounter, and, of course, If I recommend other fellow illustrators to visit the fair, and if so, who this fair is for?
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[@AsiaOrlando]

I'd love to hear your thoughts about the fair. Have you visited or are you planning on visiting? Let me know below

[@atcreateartworks]

Very helpful to hear all sides - pro and con - realistic, wholistic view. Thank you for sharing 🫶🏼

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you so much for watching 🌱

[@atcreateartworks]

@@AsiaOrlandoI forgot to answer your question too. I’ve never attended and being in the USA I can’t afford to right now. But it’s reassuring to hear I’m not missing out for my career and there’s other ways to focus my time and resources to develop my illio career. Best to you 🫶🏼

[@Kdmud]

Asia, super interesting to get your take on this fair. Since I am in the US, I am just here to absorb your experience. I really appreciate your reality point of view, because it is so easy to get swept up in the excitement of an event like this without taking into consideration if it is really something that will work for you. Thanks for another great video!💫🧡✨

[@the_flying_papaya]

Asia!! Totalmente muy de acuerdo, muchos ilustradores me han dicho lo mismo! Que es enorme y que es un poco caótico! Gracias por tu opinión que es diferente a la de otros vídeos sobre esta feria!

[@AsiaOrlando]

Es una feria muy interesante, a muchos seguro les gustará 😉. Mi objetivo era muy definido, y quería compartir una visión un poco diferente. Muchas gracias a ti Lis

[@EstefaniaSantosIllustration]

Hola Asia 🙋‍♀En caso de que vayas nuevamente a la feria, creo que es muy útil contactar a las editoriales con anticipación y que consigas una cita. Así se puede aprovechar mejor el tiempo, hay gente que lo hace con meses de antemano. De igual manera, también es bueno llevar maquetas de proyectos que quieras publicar, no sólo portafolio.
Qué ganas de estar ahí :) espero hayas comprado muchos libros

[@AsiaOrlando]

Hola Estefanía gracias! Las citas con las editoriales son principalmente para recibir feedback sobre tu portafolio. No tanto para poder presentarte como una profesional y hacer un poco de networking. Por lo que vi, los representantes de las editoriales están alli para vender, pero no tanto para comprar, ya sea proyectos o ilustradores. A lo mejor en el caso de ser una autora que se auto publica, unas citas puedan servir más 😉

[@itr6540]

Can you join as a self publisher? I thought not. And it costs a lot to build a company and pay for the stand. Is there a list of companies who join to this fair somewhere?

[@gabrielarobles9175]

Hola,acá en México Tambien hay una feria así,hace un par de años asisti,y la verdad no lo redomiendo,es abrumador,yo tuve muchas entrevistas con diferentes editoriales y no logre publicar asi,creo no es el.camino, a quien decida ir recomiendo tomarlo como un paseo con amigos para comprar libros 🤗

[@gabrielarobles9175]

Gracias por tu Review tan honesto

[@AsiaOrlando]

Hola Gabriela, gracias por compartir! Creo que asistir a eventos de este tipo para un artista, es una de tantas opciones para conectar, buscar clientes y oportunidades. Aunque el networking en persona se considera mucho más efectivo, a veces en un ambiente tan abrumador y lleno de gente no se logra conseguir resultados :(

[@Soloohara]

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