The 2025 China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) once again brought magic to life from November 14 to 16 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (SWEECC). Celebrating over a decade of inspiring young minds, CCBF continues to live up to its powerful motto—“Embracing the Future.” More than just a book fair, it has grown into a vibrant hub where creativity, storytelling, and innovation meet. As one of the leading global platforms for children’s book publishing, CCBF connects authors, illustrators, publishers, and readers in an atmosphere bursting with imagination and possibility.
Beyond the colorful displays of books and illustrations, this year’s fair featured a dynamic lineup of events—from insightful conferences and seminars to the prestigious Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition, the engaging Illustrators Avenue, and the inspiring Children Plus Exhibition. Each activity reflected CCBF’s unwavering mission to promote quality children’s literature and nurture a lifelong love for reading among the young.
Citi of Books (COB) was thrilled to be part of this event! Traveling all the way from Albuquerque to Beijing, COB proudly featured 16 remarkable titles from our talented authors. Among the standout selections that captivated attendees was “Temporal Echoes / Ecos En El Tiempo” by Ivan A. Salazar.
A passionate observer of life, Ivan A Salazar M hails from a land where poetry flows like a river through the collective consciousness. Born in a country that has gifted the world with two Nobel Prize-winning poets, Salazar echoes their verses in his veins. While not a professional writer, he weaves words with the precision of a seasoned craftsman. His poems resonate with the pulse of history, capturing fleeting moments and eternal truths. Through his verses, Salazar paints vivid landscapes the sun-kissed hills, the bustling markets, and the quiet corners where love and loss intertwine. His poetic lens reveals the human condition in all its raw beauty, inviting readers to explore its depths. Ivan A Salazar M, a silent bard, continues to inspire, bridging cultures and hearts with the magic of his pen.
Temporal Echoes / Ecos En El Tiempo by Ivan A. Salazar isn’t just a poetry collection—it’s an emotional journey wrapped in both English and Spanish, dancing between dawn and twilight. Imagine reading poems where each line feels like a soft whisper across time, and every stanza is a little bridge between cultures, languages, and hearts. With over 50 poems, the book doesn’t just translate words—it translates feelings. It invites readers to slow down, reflect, and feel connected to something deeper, something universal. Whether you’re drawn to the beauty of English or the warmth of Spanish, this poetic odyssey speaks to the soul in both languages, blending them like the colors of a cosmic sunset.
What makes this book extra special is how it gently reminds us that poetry goes beyond grammar and vocabulary—it reaches into our shared humanity. Temporal Echoes captures the magic of wonder, the quiet moments of introspection, and the timeless question of our place in this vast universe. Each verse feels like stardust, guiding us through thoughts, dreams, and emotions that unite us all. So step in, let the words drift through your heart, and discover a world where language is not a barrier, but a beautiful bridge into the eternity of human connection.
Spanish description:
Ecos en el Tiempo: Una odisea poética que armoniza el inglés y el español, invitando a los lectores a recorrer el tapiz de emociones y pensamientos que trascienden las fronteras lingüísticas. Dentro de sus páginas, más de 50 poemas se entrelazan como constelaciones celestiales: cada estrofa es un puente entre idiomas, cada verso es un susurro a través del tiempo. El inglés, con sus sílabas besadas por el amanecer, baila junto al español, cuyos tonos crepusculares caen como pétalos de una rosa cósmica. Este viaje bilingüe trasciende la mera accesibilidad; teje un diálogo cultural, invitando a los lectores a explorar su humanidad compartida. Ecos en el Tiempo captura momentos introspectivos, asombro y la búsqueda de significado. Sus versos resuenan como polvo de estrellas, invitándonos a reflexionar sobre nuestro lugar en el vasto cosmos, donde el tiempo nos une a todos. Así que adéntrate en esta embarcación poética, navega a través de los versos y deja que los ecos te guíen: más allá de las fronteras, más allá de las palabras, hacia la eternidad.
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