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Frankfurt Kids
Frankfurt Kids
Today’s trends for tomorrow’s readers. Children’s and young adult media are the focus of this year’s Frankfurter Buchmesse!

Everywhere you go at the fair you’ll find a diverse spectrum of international children’s book publishers, along with producers of toys and other non-book products. Visit leading German publishers and meet trendsetting exhibitors from Taiwan, Poland, Belgium, Hungary and other places (Hall 3.0). You can also catch up on the latest trends in the English-speaking world (Hall 6.1) and discover exciting new releases from Spain, France, Italy and many other countries (Hall 4.0 and Hall 4.1).
In addition to our attractive programme at the fair, you can look forward to a special highlight on 19 October: the first ever Frankfurt Kids Conference. Join experts from the fields of publishing, society and politics to discuss the topics and trends shaping children’s and young adult media.
Frankfurt Kids Conference
Partners and speakers will be announced over the weeks to come.
Transform diversity: share opportunities and expand your network – at the new conference for children’s and young adult media.
What sets a children’s book apart in today’s market? How should stories for young readers be told to keep up with the times? What role do diversity and inclusion play?
The Frankfurt Kids Conference will focus on these topics and more. It will be held for the first time this year on 19 October 2022 as part of Frankfurter Buchmesse. There, publishing experts will join with political activists and representatives of children and youth organisations to discuss children’s books in their social and international contexts.
Be there to experience the speakers live and exchange ideas with your peers as well as professionals from related fields.
Agenda
- Panel-Discussion
- What does it take to write or illustrate diversive books
- The potential of diversive books
- Best practise: Every Story Matters
When: 19 October 2022, 9.30 – 12.00 am
Where: Congress Center, level 3, conference room Illusion
Tickets available here soon.
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