One of the flagship initiatives of the Bologna Children's Book Fair, the Illustrators Exhibition offers both established and emerging illustrators an exceptional opportunity to showcase their work to leading professionals in children's publishing, gaining visibility during the Fair and well beyond its duration.

Each year, an international jury of distinguished experts selects the works to be featured in the Exhibition and published in the Illustrators Annual, the official catalogue, available in Italian, English, Japanese, Korean and Chinese, and distributed worldwide.

Following the Bologna Children's Book Fair, the Exhibition embarks on a two-year touring programme, travelling to Japan, South Korea, China and other countries. In addition, the Exhibition, either in full or in part, will be presented at other major events, creating further opportunities for the selected illustrators to promote their work and gain wider exposure.