The China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair – CCBF is back!
13–15 November 2026 | Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre
CCBF returns for its 13th edition and reaffirms itself as the leading event in the Asia-Pacific region for those who create, publish, and distribute content for children and young adults.
An unmissable opportunity to expand your professional network, discover new publishing trends, and grow your business in the heart of the Asian market.
An international event, a global community. Get ready to meet publishers, illustrators, agents, and professionals from around the world, all united by a passion for children’s literature.
More info about exhibiting: Mariaelena Schiavo, tel: +39 051282298.
Email: mariaelena.schiavo@bolognafiere.it; ccbf@bolognafiere.it
CCBF Special Areas
CCBF offers tailored solutions for every type of participation, designed to ensure visibility, comfort, and targeted networking.
Individual stands, shared spaces, themed lounges—you can choose the format that best suits your needs to promote your content effectively.
In particular, the Copyright Zone is the most international area of the fair, exclusively reserved for trade professionals: the beating heart of rights exchange and global connections.
BOP – Bologna Prize Lounge
A dedicated area for winners and finalists of the BOP – Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year, the most prestigious annual award of BCBF that celebrates publishing excellence across six global regions: Africa, Central and South America, North America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
Participation fee of €700, includes:
Personalized workstation (table, chairs, 2 bookshelves, name and logo);
Hotel accommodation in Shanghai for 4 nights + daily shuttle service to and from the Fair;
Visibility in the Official Guide + access to the matchmaking platform;
Invitation to the Gala Dinner on the opening night;
Access to the VIP Lounge + on-site support, cleaning service, insurance, and entry badge;
Dedicated promotional post on CCBF’s official WeChat channel.
Strega Prize Lounge
The Strega Prize Lounge showcases winners and shortlisted publishers of the Premio Strega Ragazze e Ragazzi, the children’s and young readers’ section of Italy’s most prestigious literary award, the Premio Strega.
Participation fee of €700, includes:
Personalized workstation (table, chairs, 2 bookshelves, name and logo);
Hotel accommodation in Shanghai for 4 nights + daily shuttle service to and from the Fair;
Visibility in the Official Guide + access to the matchmaking platform;
Invitation to the Gala Dinner on the opening night;
Access to the VIP Lounge + on-site support, cleaning service, insurance, and entry badge;
Dedicated promotional post on CCBF’s official WeChat channel.
CrossMedia Lounge
A space for those who have transformed a story into an entire narrative universe.
This lounge celebrates editorial projects that go beyond the book into digital worlds, animation, video games, and audio-visual productions.
A premium showcase for professionals in creative adaptation and cross-media licensing.
Also featuring winners of the BolognaRagazzi CrossMedia Award books born from other media, media inspired by books, platforms reinventing the reading experience, and more!
Participation fee of €700, includes:
Personalized workstation (table, chairs, 2 bookshelves, name and logo);
Hotel accommodation in Shanghai for 4 nights + daily shuttle service to and from the Fair;
Visibility in the Official Guide + access to the matchmaking platform;
Invitation to the Gala Dinner on the opening night;
Access to the VIP Lounge + on-site support, cleaning service, insurance, and entry badge;
Speaking session during the fair;
Dedicated promotional post on CCBF’s official WeChat channel.
CCBF Rights Centre
Located within the Copyright Zone, the Rights Centre is the ideal meeting point for literary agents, scouts, publishers, and rights professionals.
Participation fee of €700, includes:
Reserved table at the Rights Centre;
Hotel accommodation in Shanghai for 4 nights + daily shuttle service to and from the Fair;
Invitation to the Gala Dinner on the opening night;
Access to the VIP Lounge + on-site support, cleaning service, insurance, and entry badge.
Asia Pacific New Entry Lounge (APNEL)
A stage dedicated to publishing excellence in the Asia-Pacific region.
This lounge welcomes the region’s most innovative publishers into a dynamic and curated collective stand, boosting visibility and international networking.
Participation fee of €1,000 includes:
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Workstation in the Lounge (table, chairs, 2 bookshelves, name and logo);
Hotel accommodation in Shanghai for 4 nights + daily shuttle service to and from the Fair;
Visibility in the Official Guide + access to the matchmaking platform;
Invitation to the Gala Dinner on the opening night;
Access to the VIP Lounge + on-site support, cleaning service, insurance, and entry badge;
Dedicated promotional post on CCBF’s official WeChat channel.
Belt and Road Initiative
For 2026, CCBF brings again a special area dedicated to publishers from Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries—an international project that fosters cooperation, cultural exchange, and connections across Asia, Africa, Europe, and beyond.
This lounge aims to give visibility to emerging publishing houses often underrepresented in international book fairs. In cases where physical presence is not possible, selected titles will still be displayed on-site.
A brand-new showcase designed to expand the global children’s content network and foster dialogue between emerging markets and industry professionals.
Licensing: New Opportunities in the Hybrid Zone
CCBF dedicates a special space to the most exciting brands and intellectual properties in the industry.
In the Hybrid Zone, distributors, retailers, and IP owners will be able to:
Promote their products regionally;
Meet Chinese and international partners;
Schedule targeted business meetings;
Sell directly to the public.
An unmissable opportunity to grow your publishing—and broader—business in China and the entire Asia-Pacific region.
Spotlight on New Books
The Spotlight on New Books initiative offers an exclusive opportunity for all CCBF 2026 exhibitors.
Books selected by CCBF will be showcased during the fair, ensuring high visibility in front of thousands of industry professionals, buyers, and media representatives.
The chosen titles will also be featured in an official bilingual catalogue and promoted across CCBF’s social media channels, reaching a wide and international audience. The initiative includes a series of on-site activities—such as presentations, readings, book signings, and influencer engagement—to further highlight the selected books, their publishers, and their authors.
Spotlight on New Books also serves as a gateway to the global market, thanks to its connection with the Bologna Children’s Book Fair.
63rd edition 13- 16 April 2026 | Bologna - Italy
