
China (Shanghai) International Children's Book Fair (CCBF)
Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center
Exhibition Details:
- Area: 25,000 square meters
- Exhibitors: 450
- Visitors: 40,000
- Frequency: Annual
About the China (Shanghai) International Children's Book Fair (CCBF):
The CCBF is the most prominent children's book fair in the Asia-Pacific region, featuring publishing and content for children aged 0-16. Established in 2013, it has quickly become a key professional event in the international publishing market.
Supported by the Shanghai Municipal Press and Publication Bureau and co-hosted by several publishing and media organizations, the fair operates under the theme "Together with the World and the Future." Its primary goals are to:
- Facilitate book copyright trading
- Promote marketing and distribution
- Encourage cross-border cooperation
- Enhance children's literature quality
- Promote reading
Since 2018, CCBF has collaborated with the Bologna Children's Book Fair (BCBF), the world's largest children's book fair. This partnership helps Chinese publishers expand globally while bringing international works to Chinese readers.
Participants include:
- Publishers and copyright agents
- Authors and illustrators
- Translators and designers
- Content developers
- Distributors and bookstores
- App developers
- Educational institutions
- Cultural organizations
Concurrent Events:
- Professional forums
- Golden Windmill International Young Illustrator Competition
- Chen Bochui International Children's Literature Award
- International Writers' Festival
- International Publishers' Shanghai Visiting Program
- Various cultural exchange activities
Exhibit Scope:
Book Categories:
- Illustrated books
- Children's literature
- Educational books
- Non-fiction
- Sports and hobby books
- Journals and comics
- Imported books
- Digital and multimedia content
Related Sectors:
- Publishers and distributors
- Digital and audio-visual publishers
- Printing and packaging companies
- Educational services
- Entertainment (animation, stage plays)
- Cultural and creative product companies
- IP-related businesses