Bologna Children's Book Fair - Italy

Tuesday, 7 March

• Workshop by illustrator/author Harmen van Straaten 
  Van Straaten is a well-known Dutch illustrator and author with more than 50 books on his name and 400 illustrated books in Holland and abroad.  In this workshop he will show how he creates a storyboard, starting from his latest Italian edition "Stasera a nanna non si va!", translated by Claudia Cozzi, published by Carlo Gallucci Editore. 
  Location: The Illustrators Survival Corner,  D45 - Hall 30 
  Time: 9.30-11.00
   
• How to translate, promote and diffuse the Dutch culture through children's literature? 
  Award-winning translator Anna Patrucco Becchi will be talking with Agnes Vogt (Specialist for Children's Literature at the Dutch Foundation for Literature) about the translation of Dutch children's books and the programme of grants and subsidies provided by the Foundation to promote Dutch culture. Anna Petrucco Becchi has translated works by Dutch authors Jef Aerts, Annet Huizing, Sjoerd Kuyper, Benny Lindelauf, Annet Schaap and Anna Woltz. 
  Location: Translators Café, Hall 30
  Time: 12.30-13-30
   
• Masterclass with illustrator Loes Riphagen
  Dutch illustrator Loes Riphagen gives an insight in her use of various materials and techniques to create her illustrations. She will showcase here latest Italian book "Sbrigati Carl!", translated by Matteo Francini, published by Edizioni Clichy.
  Location: Masterclass Area - HALL 30
  Time: 12:00-12:50

Thursday, 9 March

• Workshop with Marije Tolman
  Award winning Dutch illustrator Marije Tolman will concentrate on her latest book "Piccola Volpe", published by Il Castoro. Her illustrated books have been published and translated in more than 25 countries.  
  Location: Illustrator's Survival Corner 
  Time:  9.30-11:00