Italian Trade Agency - Chicago

📕🇮🇹 Connecting Italian Publishing with the U.S. Market at ALA Annual 2026

The largest library event in the United States opens this Thursday, June 25th! The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) Chicago Office is pleased to announce its institutional participation at the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference & Exhibition, taking place from June 25 to 30, 2026.

As the oldest and largest library association event in the world, ALA brings together thousands of library professionals, publishers, and literary advocates. This year, our team is hosting a dedicated 600 sq. ft. pavilion (Booth #4238) representing Italy's leading publishing organization: the Associazione Italiana Editori (AIE).

Visitors to our pavilion will have direct access to key industry resources and official updates from the Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino (SalTO) and the Bologna Children's Book Fair (BCBF). Discover new titles, translation trends, and strategic partnership opportunities via our digital bridge for the sector, ITALBOOKS.com.

Connect with our specialized team on-site to explore collaborations between the Italian and American literary markets.

📍 Visit us: Booth #4238
📅 Dates: June 25–30, 2026
🌐 Learn more: ITALBOOKS.com