What an incredible time to be shaping stories! It’s amazing to see how storytelling is no longer confined to just the printed page, rather enhanced with imagination, interactivity, and unforgettable immersive experiences! At this year’s Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF 2025), that vision came to life through every booth, panel, and conversation. From interactive books to transmedia storytelling, the fair showcased how technology and creativity are combining to reimagine how children experience stories.
As participants, we at Amlogy were excited to absorb the atmosphere, meet innovators from around the world, and reflect on how our own mission fits into this evolving landscape.
What to Expect in This Article
- Insights from the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2025 and its impact on global children’s publishing
- Amlogy’s unique perspective on the future of interactive and immersive storytelling
- Examples of how AR and educational technology are transforming reading experiences
- Key takeaways for publishers, educators, and content creators exploring new formats
- Thoughts on the next chapter of children’s media innovation and digital learning
Why Bologna Still Sets the Standard
Held annually in Italy, the Bologna Children’s Book Fair is the global hub for children’s publishing, rights exchange, and creative inspiration. What stood out is how BCBF has grown beyond books since 1963, and is now a convergence point for educators, illustrators, and edtech visionaries from over 90 countries! The 2025 edition made it clear, that while books remain irreplaceable as a foundation of storytelling, the ways we interact with them must evolve to meet the expectations and imaginations of today’s young readers.
Amlogy’s Takeaways: Innovation Rooted in Meaning
Our presence at the Fair allowed us to engage deeply with emerging trends. From interactive storytelling to gamified educational tools, what struck us most was the shared commitment to making content more immersive, accessible, and emotionally resonant.
We saw how different multimedia tools are being used to turn passive reading into active exploration. Whether through animated picture books, flipbooks with musical elements, or multilingual learning experiences, the boundaries between story, game, and education are dissolving, and that’s where Amlogy thrives.
What the Future Holds: A Shift Toward Experiential Publishing
BCBF2025 confirmed a powerful shift in children’s publishing, away from flat content and toward multi-sensory, participatory storytelling. For us, this is more than a trend, it’s a calling!
Whether it’s books that teach through animated characters, AR-enhanced classrooms, or interactive guides that respond to user input, our aim at Amlogy is to make stories playful, memorable, and meaningful. We believe in using immersive technology not for the sake of novelty, but to deepen understanding, spark curiosity, and celebrate imagination!
Let’s Create What Comes Next
Were you at BCBF2025? We’d love to hear your perspective, what sparked your interest, and which innovations stood out to you? And if you weren’t there, we hope this glimpse into the fair offered new insights to inspire your journey.
Let’s keep the conversation going and explore how we can work together to make storytelling more accessible, engaging, and future-ready.
If you’re a publisher, educator, or creative looking to connect with today’s learners in meaningful new ways, we’d love to collaborate. Whether you’re reimagining a classic title or building something entirely new, Amlogy can help bring your vision to life through immersive formats and innovative tools.
Let’s shape the future of children’s content together!
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