Lithuania will be the Guest of Honour Country of the 48th Bologna Children’s Book Fair, to be held on 28-31 March 2011.

Having set a high standard in contemporary illustration, Lithuania is the first of the three Baltic countries to receive the title of Guest of Honour. On this occasion, it brings along a mysterious present, an ILLUSTRARIUM, the opportunity to open a window on to the rich world of pictures born here, to discover its leading artists, their eloquent works and the magic powers of illustration. The ILLUSTRARIUM comprises three exhibitions, reflecting the famous historical period that witnessed the way to freedom, the enterprising period of Lithuanian illustration, and the first shoots of contemporary Lithuanian children’s book illustration.

For further information please visit: www.lituania-bologna.eu