Buckle up because in 2 days the anticipated book fair in Shanghai will soon be open!
If you’re a book lover, a parent, or just a big kid at heart, get ready—because the China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) is back this November 14–16, 2025! Held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, this event is where imagination truly takes center stage. It’s not your average book fair—it’s a magical world made just for kids (and the young at heart), packed with books, colors, characters, and creativity from all corners of the globe.
For starters, it’s the only book fair in Asia Pacific that’s completely dedicated to children’s content. Every year, hundreds of publishers, authors, and illustrators from around the world gather here to celebrate the joy of storytelling. Last year alone, the fair welcomed nearly 500 exhibitors from 32 countries, filling over 25,000 square meters with books for every age and interest. Imagine walking through aisles of stories—from picture books and comics to educational titles and fantasy adventures—all waiting to be discovered!
But it’s not just about books on shelves—this fair is full of life and interaction. There’s the Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition, where artists from all over the world show off their dazzling creativity. You’ll also find the Illustrators Avenue and the Survival Corner, where visitors can meet artists, watch live drawings, and maybe even get inspired to start sketching themselves! Beyond the walls of the fair, the excitement spills into the city, with more than 70 bookstores and reading spaces joining in the fun through the “City Linkage” project.
One of the coolest things about CCBF is how it celebrates more than just reading—it celebrates well-being, creativity, and culture. The fair often features special exhibitions, like one dedicated to children’s health and emotional growth, or themed displays about sustainability and cultural diversity. It’s all about helping kids (and adults too!) see reading as a way to explore the world, learn empathy, and dream big.
From Albuquerque, New Mexico to Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convenience Centre, that Citi of Books will fly again to attend this amazing book fair representing our author’s spectacular books.
If you’re planning a family trip or just looking for a dose of inspiration, mark your calendars for November 14–16, 2025 and make sure to stop by at Citi of Books. The Shanghai Children’s Book Fair isn’t just an event—it’s an experience. You’ll leave with your hands full of books and your heart full of stories.
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