The ABC of It in Bologna

During the time of the 2020 Bologna Children’s Book Fair, a new edition of The ABC of It: Why Children’s Books Matter, the landmark exhibition first seen at the New York Public Library in 2013-2014, will be on view at Bologna’s Biblioteca dell’archiginnasio. Curated by Leonard in association with the Bologna Book Fair and Kerlan Collection, University of Minnesota, the show will feature original art, manuscript material, rare books, and other treasures from the history of children’s books and their illustration. Watch for news of the accompanying program.