Bologna Children's Book FairBologna Childrens Book Fair

The Bologna Children's Book Fair (BCBF), founded in 1964, is one of the most important exhibitions in the global children's book and multimedia industry. Organized by BolognaFiere, it showcases a wide range of books, book-related products, publishing services, and related enterprises. (Copyright of this content belongs to Juzhan. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.)

China will host multiple events to accelerate the global expansion of Chinese children's books. China has been invited to serve as the inaugural "Market Focus Country" at this year's BCBF. As the sole Market Focus Country, China will feature expanded exhibition space, a larger number of exhibitors, and dedicated Market Focus activities during the fair. Over 60 leading Chinese publishing groups, children's publishers, and printing enterprises will participate. Through curated book exhibitions, author dialogues, and printing product promotions, they will showcase the achievements of China's children's publishing industry and actively promote Chinese children's books to the global market.

The China Pavilion will feature over 2,500 carefully selected children's books, highlighting premium titles such as Stories of Chinese Pioneers and The Great Series of Children's Picture Books on Excellent Traditional Chinese Culture, alongside original masterpieces in children's literature, picture books, and popular science, including The Three-Body Problem Comic and Bronze and Sunflower. Using books as a medium to tell and promote Chinese stories, the exhibition aims to enhance readers worldwide, especially youth, understanding of contemporary China, and foster a "child-centered" community with a shared future for mankind.

The Bologna Children's Book Fair is a landmark annual event in the publishing calendar, centered on children's content. It offers a prime opportunity to discover the latest market trends in the book industry and connect with leading illustrators and children's authors. BCBF serves as a premier gathering place for top industry professionals dedicated to creating and publishing children's books.