China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair 2025
The China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF 2025) will be held from November 14 to November 16, 2025 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai, China. This event is widely regarded as one of Asia’s leading fairs dedicated to children’s literature, bringing together publishers, authors, illustrators, educational institutions, and readers who focus on content for children and young readers. With its focus on creativity, children’s content, and global exchange, CCBF provides a unique platform for exploring new directions in youth publishing.
Throughout the fair’s three days, participants can explore exhibitor zones, attend panel discussions, engage in rights trading sessions, and interact in special themed zones such as Illustrators Avenue and the Golden Pinwheel competition. The event is structured into zones: the Copyright Zone for industry professionals and global rights exchange, and the Hybrid Zone combining retail, marketing, cross-media display, and audience engagement. This makes it a versatile event that bridges professional publishing concerns with public interest.
Publishers and agents will use CCBF to negotiate translation rights, secure distribution agreements, and explore opportunities in children’s markets worldwide. Illustrators and content creators can showcase portfolios, network with publishers, and learn about international trends in children’s content. Educators and librarians may discover new learning materials, interactive storytelling tools, and digital children’s content that supports literacy education. Families and young readers will enjoy story sessions, interactive readings, creative workshops, and author meet-and-greets.
CCBF 2025 also highlights the intersection of print and digital content in children’s publishing. Panels will cover topics such as digital illustration, eBooks for children, multimedia story formats, and the role of apps and online platforms in early literacy. The fair will showcase how technology and storytelling combine to open new paths for children’s literature, especially in the bilingual or multilingual context. China’s role as a major content producer and exporter gives this fair strategic importance for connecting east and west in youth publishing.
China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair 2025 promises to be a vibrant event full of discovery and innovation. Whether you are a publisher expanding a children’s list, an author or illustrator exploring new audiences, an educator integrating children’s literature, or a parent or young reader excited about stories, CCBF offers something for you. Join us in Shanghai in November to experience a global celebration of literature for children, where imagination grows and connections are built through the pages of new books.
Source: (https://europeanbusinessmagazine.com/media-outreach/discover-asias-leading-childrens-book-fair-ccbf-2025-shanghai-%C2%B7-november-14-16-2025)
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