Nigeria’s premier children’s literature festival returns for its 8th edition on 23 May 2026 at Rugby School Nigeria, Eko Atlantic, showcasing indigenous authors under the theme “Big Dreams, Brave Stories.”
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Turkish publisher Tudem launches the Silva Award, offering €2,000 and a publishing contract to emerging picture book creators for children aged 3–6.
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China’s children’s book market shifts to science and nature titles, now holding 28.68% share. Phoenix Publishing targets Bologna 2026 rights acquisitions amid “Dual Carbon” policy tailwinds.
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Kedoo Entertainment’s Booba shows how YouTube-born IP rewrites content funding. Here’s what children’s publishers should take from the digital-first shift.
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Angolan publisher Kacimbo Kiela shortlisted for 2026 Bologna Prize for Best Children’s Publishers. Second consecutive nomination for Ondjaki’s Luanda-based house.
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Vietnamese publisher Slowbooks secures Korean rights deals and White Ravens recognition, championing culturally authentic picture books in the booming Asia-Pacific market.
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tonies’ landmark Pokémon partnership signals major shift in children’s audio publishing, bringing screen-free storytelling to millions of households worldwide.
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Busan Children’s Book Fair 2025 offers publishing professionals rights trading with 160 publishers from 26 countries and showcases Korea’s award-winning children’s literature.
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Nigeria’s Akada Children’s Book Festival 2025: 1,500+ attendees, 34 authors, and a thriving platform for indigenous children’s publishing.
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Mattel-OpenAI’s AI toy partnership challenges trade publishing to embrace AI for interactive storytelling or risk obsolescence.
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A testament to the enduring power of children’s book art – where storytelling, culture, and emotion intertwine.
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The industry must prepare for a generation of AI-native creatives reshaping workflows.
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