The China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair 2025 (CCBF) will be held from November 14–16, 2025, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. As Asia-Pacific’s leading event dedicated to children’s publishing, CCBF serves as a vital platform connecting publishers, authors, illustrators, and educators from around the world.

Approved by the Shanghai Press & Publication Administration and organized by Shanghai Xinhua Distribution Group Co., Ltd., China Education Publishing & Media Group Ltd., and China Universal Press & Publication Co., Ltd., CCBF is co-organized by Ronbo BolognaFiere Shanghai Ltd. Since its launch in 2013, the fair has become a cornerstone event for global children’s publishing, fostering copyright trade, cross-industry cooperation, and reading culture.

In 2024, 497 exhibitors from 32 countries and regions participated, including 180 international and 317 Chinese publishers, attracting over 41,000 professional visitors. The fair continues to promote its core mission—“Embracing the Future”—by encouraging the creation, translation, and exchange of high-quality children’s content worldwide.

Exhibition Highlights

• Comprehensive Industry Coverage – From printed books and e-books to educational software and multimedia, CCBF covers the entire children’s publishing and content ecosystem for ages 0–16.

• Gateway to Asia’s Children’s Book Market – The leading copyright trading hub for children’s books in Asia, connecting Chinese and international publishers under one roof.

• Partnership with Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF) – CCBF maintains a strong alliance with BolognaFiere, bringing 60+ years of global experience in children’s literature to Shanghai.

• Global Networking & Business Matchmaking – Tailored B2B meetings, licensing sessions, and rights exchange programs facilitate collaboration between content creators and publishers.

• Cultural & Creative Events – The fair features award ceremonies, illustrator competitions, book launches, and author meet-and-greets, enriching public engagement and promoting literacy.

Key Products to Be Presented

• Illustrated Books

• Children’s and Juvenile Literature

• Educational Materials

• Non-Fiction Books

• Sports and Hobbies Books

• Periodicals, Comics, Original Works, Stationery

• Digital and Multimedia Products

• Education, Printing, Packaging & Design Services

• Animation, Drama & Creative Entertainment

Exhibition Activities

• Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition

• Illustrators Avenue & Survival Corner

• Children Plus Exhibition

• International Conferences & Seminars

• Book Launches, Author Signings & Reading Promotion Events

Expo Stats

• 45,000 Visitors

• 500 Exhibitors

• 25,000 sqm Exhibition Space

Visitor Profile

• Publishing Professionals – Publishers, Editors, Copyright Agents, Content Creators

• Printing & Packaging Companies – Printers, Designers, Professional Service Providers

• Distributors & Booksellers – Importers, Exporters, Retailers

• Education & Cultural Enterprises – Toy Makers, Educational Institutions, Licensing & Multimedia Companies

Visitor Benefits

(Available for pre-registered visitors approved before 18:00 on November 13, 2025)

• Free admission to both Copyright and General Zones during the exhibition

• On-site registration (Nov 14–16) requires qualification documents and a fee of RMB 160 per person

Register today for free to attend the China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair 2025, and join global publishers, authors, and creative professionals shaping the future of children’s literature.