SHANGHAI, CHINA – CCBF serves as a bridge between Eastern and Western children’s publishing, promoting Chinese original titles globally and showcasing emerging talent from China and the Asia-Pacific region. The fair provides a professional platform for publishers, agents, booksellers, illustrators, digital creators, and cross-media partners to connect, collaborate, and explore new business opportunities.\n<\/p>\n CCBF 2025 is divided into two zones: the Highlights<\/b><\/b> of CCBF 2025<\/b><\/b>\n<\/p>\n This year, Belgium, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, Norway, Poland, Russia, South Korea, UAE, and the UK will have national pavilions. Featured areas like the A new Leading Chinese publishers\u2014China Education Publishing, Shanghai Century Publishing, CITIC Press, 21st Century Publishing, Jieli Publishing, Phoenix Juvenile, New Buds, and Hunan Juvenile & Children’s Publishing\u2014along with private publishers like Post Wave Kids, Little Bean, Lelequ, CheerFly Culture, and Jojo Reading, will participate in discussions and exchanges throughout the fair.\n<\/p>\n Spotlight on New Books<\/b><\/b>\n<\/p>\n The new Leverage Professional Expertise and Discover Innovative Trends<\/b><\/b>\n<\/p>\n CCBF 2025 will host A stellar lineup of distinguished guests\u2014including Children Plus:<\/b><\/b> <\/b><\/b>Comics<\/b><\/b>\n<\/p>\n CCBF will spotlight comics with the special exhibition The exhibition will showcase around Emerging talent in<\/b><\/b> Illustrat<\/b><\/b>ion<\/b><\/b>\n<\/p>\n The The Registration & Travel Info <\/b><\/b>\n<\/p>\n Professionals in children’s publishing, education, entertainment, and related fields can attend International visitors should apply for a visa in advance. China offers Media Contact<\/b> Hashtag: <\/b>#CCBF<\/p>\n
\nMedia OutReach Newswire<\/a> – 18 September 2025 –
\nThe 12<\/b><\/b>th edition of the China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF)<\/b><\/b> will take place from
\nNovember 1<\/b><\/b>4<\/b><\/b>-1<\/b><\/b>6<\/b><\/b>, 202<\/b><\/b>5<\/b><\/b>, in Shanghai at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (SWEECC). As the leading event in the Asia Pacific region dedicated to children’s books and content, the 2025 CCBF is expected to host
\n500 <\/b><\/b>exhibitors<\/b><\/b> from over
\n3<\/b><\/b>5<\/b><\/b> countries and regions<\/b><\/b>, with an anticipated attendance of more than
\n5<\/b><\/b>0,<\/b><\/b>000 visitors<\/b><\/b> across a
\n25,000-square-meter<\/b><\/b> exhibition area.<\/p>\n
\nCopyright Zone<\/b><\/b> and the
\nHybrid Zone<\/b><\/b>. The Copyright Zone focuses on copyright exchange and international collaboration, open exclusively to industry professionals. The Hybrid Zone combines copyright activities with marketing, distribution, channel development, promotion, and retail. CCBF warmly welcomes global industry colleagues and all book lovers to join this vibrant celebration of children’s books!\n<\/p>\n
\nBOP \u2013 Bologna Prize Lounge<\/b><\/b>,
\nAsia Pacific New Entry Lounge<\/b><\/b>, and
\nRights Centre<\/b><\/b> <\/b><\/b>will return, alongside the
\nBelt and Road Lounge<\/b><\/b> for publishers from BRI partner countries.\n<\/p>\n
\nCross Media Lounge<\/b><\/b> highlights global projects such as BookGorae (South Korea), Frontiers for Young Minds (Switzerland), MakeMake Digital Library (Colombia), and Weltentdecker (Germany). The
\nBOP Lounge<\/b><\/b> features award-winning houses like Andersen Press (UK), Barefoot Banana (Thailand), Enchanted Lion Books (USA), and Fukuinkan Shoten (Japan). The
\nAsia Pacific New Entry Lounge<\/b><\/b> hosts Difference Engine (Singapore), Jiaxuan Publishing (Malaysia), Pepper Dog Press (Singapore), and Sekaibunkasha Group (Japan).\n<\/p>\n
\nSpotlight on New Books<\/b><\/b> will showcase 2025’s latest titles and features book launches, author signings, and rights-purchasing sessions. It provides a unique platform for visitors to acquire rights, forge partnerships, and connect directly with leading global children’s publishers.\n<\/p>\n
\n1<\/b><\/b>7<\/b><\/b> professional conferences and seminars<\/b><\/b> fostering cross-cultural exchange across the children’s content industry. A highlight is the
\nInternational Children’s Reading Promotion Forum<\/b><\/b>, supported by the Shanghai Press & Publication Administration and the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), which will gather global leaders, including
\nGvantsa Jobava (IPA President)<\/b><\/b> and
\nBasarat Kazim (IBBY President)<\/b><\/b> to discuss best practices, digital innovation, and building safe, multicultural reading environments. Other sessions will feature the
\nAward Winners’ Series<\/b><\/b>, insights into
\nChinese and global book retail markets<\/b><\/b>, and discussions on
\nIP operations, AI in education, Asian children’s content, and innovative storytelling<\/b><\/b>.\n<\/p>\n
\nSydney Smith<\/b><\/b>, winner of the 2024 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration;
\nS<\/b><\/b>hinsuke Yoshitake<\/b><\/b>, recipient of the Bologna Ragazzi Special Prize; Leo Timmers<\/b><\/b>, eight-time winner of the Children’s and Youth Jury Award and recipient of the Bookpeacock Award;<\/b><\/b>
\nAlessandro Sanna<\/b><\/b>, winner of multiple Premio Andersen awards;
\n\u00d8yvind Torseter<\/b><\/b>, winner of the Bologna Ragazzi Award and Norwegian Book Art Prize; and Matthew Forsythe<\/b><\/b>, Oscar-nominated artist\u2014will be participating in the Fair.\n<\/p>\n
\nChildren Plus \u2013 COMICS: Exploring the World, One Bubble at a Time<\/i><\/i>. The exhibition is divided into two sections: international and domestic. The international section is curated by an international team led by
\nGrazia Gotti<\/b><\/b>, Co-founder of the Giannino Stoppani Children’s Bookshop and the Accademia Drosselmeier, with Marina Lepore<\/b><\/b> (Secretariat and Coordination, Cooperativa Giannino Stoppani\/Accademia Drosselmeier) and
\nMariaelena Schiavo<\/b><\/b> (Special Projects for BCBF and CCBF). The Chinese section is curated by
\nFei Jia<\/b><\/b>, Senior Editor and Picture Book Researcher.\n<\/p>\n
\n200 <\/b><\/b>international titles, celebrating comics as an art form and a learning tool. A dedicated panel will explore this theme in depth.\n<\/p>\n
\nGolden Pinwheel Illustration Exhibition<\/b><\/b> highlights 69 outstanding shortlisted works from the 2025 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition, alongside the launch of the official Yearbook, bringing the latest in cutting-edge illustration to the public.\n<\/p>\n
\nIllustrators Survival Corner<\/b><\/b>, in partnership with
\nMimaster Illustrazione<\/b><\/b>, will feature
\n1<\/b><\/b>1<\/b><\/b> masterclasses<\/b><\/b>,
\n9 creative workshops<\/b><\/b>, and
\n27 one-on-one mentorship sessions<\/b><\/b>, empowering young illustrators to showcase their skills, improve their craft, and engage in valuable exchanges.\n<\/p>\n
\nfree of charge<\/b><\/b>. Using the
\nonline matchmaking system<\/b><\/b>, visitors and buyers can browse exhibitors and products, schedule pre-arranged meetings, and expand their professional networks. Visit
\nwww.ccbookfair.com\/en<\/b><\/u><\/b><\/a> or search “ccbookfair” for details.\n<\/p>\n
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