[Cartoon Forum] Where Stories Take Shape Across Platforms: BolognaRagazzi CrossMedia Awards 2026

This prestigious recognition established in collaboration with the Mamamò Association and presented annually at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair since 2021, honours exceptional narrative projects for children across various formats, including books, animation, podcasts, video games, apps, and immersive media.

From the immersive universe of Star Papa (Book Gorae, 2025) to the creative digital playground of Atelier de création Fonfon (Fonfon, 2023), and the elegant balance of print and app in I Love English 5–8 (Bayard Jeunesse, 2025), the BolognaRagazzi CrossMedia Award keeps celebrating the art of storytelling beyond the page for the sixth consecutive year.

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The award is judged by an International Jury and consists of two main categories. The CrossMedia Project acknowledges outstanding publishing projects that have successfully expanded across books, television, cinema, games, mobile devices, or smart speakers, as well as stories initially created in other media that have been transformed into exceptional printed works. The Digital Reading Experience recognises excellence of mobile apps, platforms, content libraries or digital editorial series offering an outstanding digital reading experience.

Starting in 2026, there will be a third Special Category that highlights projects promoting Gender Equality and Environmental Sustainability, bridging both main categories.

Submissions for the 2026 edition are now open, with a deadline of January 31, 2026. Creators, illustrators, authors, producers, publishers, and studios are encouraged to submit their cross-media narratives and contribute to shape the future of storytelling.

More information online at https://www.bolognachildrensbookfair.com/en/ or via e-mail at bolognaragazzicrossmediaward@bolognafiere.it