Several notable authors were walking the aisles of the Bologna Book Fair, from newcomers to the children's book world like bestselling adult author Sophie Kinsella to veterans like Malorie Blackman, the current U.K. Children's Laureate, whose next book for children will be her 61st.
With Kinsella's first book for younger readers on the horizon - Delacorte will publish her YA novel, Finding Audrey, in the U.S. in June - this was the author's first time at Bologna, and she said that between the sunshine, the food, and being surrounded by children's books, "this might be my favorite fair." Referencing the fact that Lewis Carroll's Alice is celebrating her 150th anniversary this year, Kinsella added, "I feel like I've gone down a rabbit hole and emerged in a wonderland."
