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Discover Just Right at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2026: new children’s books, international rights deals, award-winning titles and our latest catalogue. Every year, professionals in children’s publishing prepare for one key event: the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. From 13 to 16 April 2026, the halls of the Bologna Exhibition Centre will once again be filled with colourful books, conversations…

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Just Right Showcases Novelties and an Amazing, Updated Catalog at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair

Just Right Agency31 March 2025

Just Right officially attends the BCBF for the first time, with a full agenda of meetings aimed at showcasing the agency’s extensive catalog and presenting the brand new partnership with Book On a Tree. The Bologna Children’s Book Fair, celebrating its 62nd edition, serves as a key event for professionals worldwide involved in the creation, production, and promotion of publishing…

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Just Right Announces a Strategic Partnership with Book on a Tree

Just Right Agency27 March 2025

The 62nd edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair is indeed around the corner! This premier international event in children’s and young adult publishing will take place from Monday, March 31, to Thursday, April 3, in Bologna. At Just Right, we are particularly excited about this year’s fair, as it marks our first official participation (we’re still under a year…

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Four Illustrators from the Just Right list at the Illustrators Exhibition 2025

Just Right Agency30 January 2025

Alessio Alcini, Lisa Loffredo, Mariana Ruiz Johnson, and Joaquin Camp are the four outstanding illustrators from the Just Right list who have been selected by the Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF) to participate in the Illustrators Exhibition 2025. This prestigious recognition is a milestone in the careers of artists, offering them an international platform to showcase their talent. Chosen by…

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Maria Gianola’s Little Footprints Series Expands to Vietnam

Just Right Agency13 December 2024

Just Right Agency has secured a significant international deal for Little Footprints, the beloved picture book series by Italian author and illustrator Maria Gianola. The 4-book series has already seen successful sales in China for English and in India for Tamil translations. The attention of Kim Đồng, Vietnam’s leading publisher, marks a key moment in Gianola’s expanding international presence. Originally…

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“The First Disastrous Book by Matt” by Francesco Muzzopappa Heads to the USA

Just Right Agency14 November 2024

Francesco Muzzopappa’s book, The First Disastrous Book by Matt, is set to make its English-language debut in the USA, following a successful release in Italy. Originally published by DeAgostini in 2020, the book has sold 15,000 copies in Italy and is the first title in a series featuring the adventurous (and mischievous) character Matt. Its success, highlighted by the winning of…

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Just Right’s Upcoming Participation in Key Publishing Events

Just Right Agency30 October 2024

After its debut at the Frankfurter Buchmesse, Just Right is set to gain international attention by participating in two prestigious publishing events: the 14th Sharjah Publishers Conference in United Arab Emirates and, after a few days, the 2024 China Children’s Book Fair in Shanghai. Held from November 3rd to 5th, the Sharjah Publishers Conference is open to all book industry…

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Discover Just Right: a New Literary Agency Specialising in Italian Children’s Books

Just Right Agency16 October 2024

Just Right is officially born! The new literary agency makes its debut on the international stage during the 76th edition of the Frankfurter Buchmesse (October 16-20), at Halle 5.0, Stand A22, at the Italian Collective Area. Funded by Sara Saorin, Francesca Segato and Michela Bennici, Just Right specialises in children’s books from Italy, ranging from picture books to non fiction,…