SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 October 2024 - The 11th edition of the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair (CCBF) will take place from November 15-17, 2024 in Shanghai. As the leading event in the Asia Pacific region dedicated to children's books and content, the 2024 CCBF is expected to host 480 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions, with an anticipated attendance of more than 45,000 visitors across a 25,000-square-meter exhibition area. The CCBF is 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., with co-organization by Ronbo BolognaFiere Shanghai Ltd. and support from the BolognaFiere Group. As a pivotal bridge connecting Eastern and Western cultures, CCBF is dedicated to maintaining its role as a trendsetter in the children's book industry. The Fair will strengthen its relationships with both domestic and foreign publishing institutions and continue to promote Chinese original titles globally. CCBF cordially invites colleagues from the global industry and friends who love to read to join in this vibrant and innovative celebration of children's books! Celebrating Global Diversity and Creativity in Children's Publishing CCBF 2024 will showcase a wide range of genres and themes, emphasizing the diversity and creativity of the Asia Pacific children's book market. The Fair is an essential platform for discovering new trends and content in the children's publishing industry. Countries including Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States will participate. Key sections like the Bologna Best Children's Publishers (BOP) Lounge, Strega Prize Lounge, Asia Pacific New Entry Lounge, and Rights Centre will return. The BOP Lounge will feature publishers from Asia, Europe, South America, North America, and Oceania, including Baobab (Czech Republic), Corraini Edizioni (Italy), EK Books (Australia), Fukuinkan (Japan), Libros Silvestres (Argentina), Poplar Publishing (Japan), Solisluna (Brazil), and Yambow Al Kitab (Morocco). The Strega Prize Lounge will host winners and shortlisted publishers from the Premio Strega Ragazze e Ragazzi, Italy's premier children's literary award, including Italian publishing houses such asCamelozampa, Edizioni EL, Giunti/Bompiani, Salani, Terre di Mezzo, Topipittori, and Tunuè. The Asia Pacific New Entry Lounge will feature Sekaibunka-sha Group (Japan), Five Mile Press (Australia), and Wizard Within (Malaysia). Notable international institutions like Bayard (France), Clavis Publishing (Belgium), La Coccinella (Italy), Gloyeon (Korea), Hachette Children's Group (UK), Hungry Tomato (UK), Oxford University Press (UK), and VLP Agency (Chile) will also be present. Chinese publishing houses such as Shanghai Century Publishing Group, China Children's Press & Publication Group, China Education Publishing & Media Group, CITIC Press Group, 21st Century Publishing Group, Jieli Publishing House, Phoenix Juvenile and Children's Publishing Ltd., New Buds Publishing House, and Xinjiang Juvenile Publishing House, along with Post Wave Kids, Dandelion Children's Book House, Lelequ, Caldecott Book, and Jojo Reading, will engage in enlightening discussions. The 2024 CCBF promises a stellar lineup of distinguished guests, including luminaries such as Cecile Alix, Alessandro Barbero, Anne Crahay, Ivan Canu, Cai Yidong, Gui Tuzi, Jon Klassen, Maeva Rubli, Emily Sutton, Wu Bingrong, and Xiong Liang. Leverage Professional Expertise and Discover Innovative Trends CCBF is hosting eight professional Conferences and Seminars aimed at fostering cross-cultural exchanges. Some will explore original content from around the world, while others will present industry outlooks. The children's book market, the largest segment in the book industry, will be closely examined in the "2024 Chinese and Global Children's Book Retail Market Analysis." The "Award Winners' Series" will feature discussions with renowned authors, exploring the inspiration behind their creations. The "New Channels of Children's Book" conference will gather industry leaders to discuss opportunities in emerging channels for children's book publishing. The "Challenge and Opportunity of AI in the Children's Publishing Industry" session will provide insights into the evolution of AI. The "Social Emotional Books" conference will explore how children's books can support emotional intelligence, empathy, and social development. Children Plus: A Fabulous Wardrobe As one of the highlights of the CCBF program, Children Plus identifies a different category of...