Event Title: China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair 2025
Event Date: 14 November – 16 November 2025
Location: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre, Shanghai, China
The China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) 2025 is the premier event dedicated entirely to children’s books and related content within the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 2013, it has rapidly grown into an essential platform for connecting global publishing industry professionals, educators, and content creators focused on children’s literature. It is organized by leading Chinese publishing bodies including Shanghai Xinhua Distribution Group and China Education Publishing & Media Group, alongside BolognaFiere Shanghai Ltd.
The event spans over 25,000 square meters and hosts around 500 exhibitors from more than 35 countries, expecting a visitor count exceeding 50,000, including thousands of industry professionals. Exhibitors showcase a wide variety of products such as illustrated books, juvenile literature, educational materials, digital and multimedia content, and entertainment tied to animation, drama, and games—making it a comprehensive marketplace for children’s content.
Central to the fair’s appeal are its extensive conferences and seminars that explore the latest industry trends, copyright and rights trading opportunities, and children’s reading promotion strategies. One of the event’s highlights is the Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition, which attracts thousands of creative entrants worldwide and serves as a launchpad for emerging artistic talent.
The fair is structured into different zones, including a Copyright Zone focusing on rights and licensing deals, and a Hybrid Zone covering marketing, distribution, and retail development. It serves as a critical meeting ground for publishers, agents, illustrators, distributors, librarians, educators, digital content developers, and media professionals—offering unmatched networking opportunities and exposure to emerging Asian markets.
In addition to professional activities, the fair promotes reading culture among children and young adults by featuring engaging reading sessions, author meetups, book launches, and various interactive programs. These initiatives strengthen literacy and cultivate a passion for literature in younger generations, supporting both educational and cultural goals.
Digital innovation plays a prominent role at CCBF, with a focus on digital publishing developments such as ebooks, audiobooks, and online learning tools integrated into the children’s publishing landscape. The fair’s digital initiatives include a “Cross Media Lounge” showcasing international digital projects and collaborations.
CCBF 2025 aims to continue bridging Eastern and Western children’s publishing markets, encouraging cultural exchanges, and enhancing global cooperation in children’s literature, making it an unparalleled event for the international book community focused on young readers.
Source: https://www.ccbookfair.com
Category: International Book Fairs
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