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| Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair | |
|---|---|
| Name | Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair |
| Native name | 上海国际儿童书展 |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Children's literature, Publishing |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Venue | Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center |
| Location | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
| First | 2010 |
| Organizer | Shanghai Press and Publication Administration |
Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair The Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair is an annual trade fair and cultural exhibition focusing on children's literature, picture books, young adult fiction, and illustration that attracts publishers, agents, illustrators, and educators from across Asia, Europe, North America, and beyond. Founded amid Shanghai's rise as a global cultural hub, the fair links Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, the China Publishing Group, the Shanghai Municipal Government, and international rights markets such as the Frankfurt Book Fair and the London Book Fair. The event functions as a marketplace for translation rights, licensing, and co-publication deals involving institutions like UNICEF, The British Council, and the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO.
The fair presents a program of exhibition booths, rights negotiating rooms, themed pavilions, and professional forums that bring together stakeholders such as Scholastic Corporation, Penguin Random House, Hachette Livre, Macmillan Publishers, and HarperCollins. Offerings include curated showcases for illustrators linked to networks such as the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and awards collaborations with entities like the Hans Christian Andersen Award and the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Its calendar often features performances by companies including the Shanghai Children’s Art Theatre and author talks with figures represented by agencies like the Andrew Nurnberg Associates.
The fair emerged during Shanghai's post-2008 cultural expansion, influenced by projects like the Shanghai World Expo and policy initiatives from the State Council of the People's Republic of China that encouraged cultural industries. Early editions drew delegations from the Beijing International Book Fair, Guangzhou International Book Fair, and publishing houses such as People's Literature Publishing House, Foreign Languages Press, and Beijing Yilin Press. Over time it incorporated partnerships with international book fairs including the Bologna Children's Book Fair, the BookExpo America, and the Taipei International Book Exhibition, expanding programming to include translation workshops associated with the National Translation Mission and residency exchanges with institutions like the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
The fair is organized by municipal and national bodies such as the Shanghai Press and Publication Administration and supported by state-affiliated groups like the China International Publishing Group and commercial partners including China Merchants and Alibaba Group. Governance structures feature advisory boards composed of representatives from universities such as Fudan University and East China Normal University, publishing houses like CITIC Press Group, and international cultural bodies such as the Goethe-Institut, the Institut Français, and the Japan Foundation. Event operations coordinate with venue managers from the Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center Authority and legal advisers versed in agreements influenced by frameworks like the Berne Convention and bilateral cultural exchange accords.
Exhibits include national pavilions for countries such as Japan, France, United Kingdom, United States, Germany, and regional showcases for Southeast Asia, Scandinavia, and Latin America. Programming spans rights marketplaces used by rights directors from houses including Bloomsbury Publishing and Komikwerks, illustrator portfolios reviewed by editors from Little, Brown and Company, and workshops on topics tied to curricula used by schools like Shanghai High School and pedagogical initiatives referencing materials from UNESCO. Festivals within the fair host storytelling sessions, animation screenings tied to studios such as Studio Ghibli and Aardman Animations, and author masterclasses with speakers represented by agencies like Curtis Brown.
Delegations and partnerships connect the fair to networks including the European Publishers Council, the American Library Association, and regional alliances such as the Asia-Europe Foundation. Collaborative projects have involved cultural institutes like the British Council, the Austrian Cultural Forum, and the Korean Cultural Service, while translation and co-publication deals often reference catalogues negotiated under representatives from agencies including ICM Partners and United Talent Agency. The fair has hosted country focuses coordinated with embassies such as the Embassy of Sweden in Beijing and trade promotion bodies like Enterprise Singapore and Business France.
The fair influences publishing trends by accelerating rights sales for formats including board books, graphic novels, and interactive ebooks to markets in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. Educational impacts appear through collaborations with institutions like the Shanghai Library, school networks such as Xuhui District Education Bureau, and literacy NGOs including Room to Read and Save the Children. Research partnerships with universities such as Shanghai Normal University and think tanks like the China Publishing Research Institute examine effects on reading habits, curriculum integration, and the development of bilingual editions promoted by language centers like the British Council Shanghai.
Attendance includes trade professionals, rights managers, librarians from organizations like the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, illustrators, authors, and educators, with visitor numbers influenced by international travel patterns tracked by agencies such as IATA. The fair generates economic activity for publishers including Tencent Literature and China South Publishing & Media Group, service providers like translation firms, and related hospitality sectors represented by groups such as Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels, reflecting broader cultural export strategies promoted by municipal planners associated with the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce.
Category:Book fairs Category:Children's literature events Category:Publishing in China