The 2026 Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) will take place from 13 to 15 November at Hall H1 of the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center.
As a leading professional fair in the Asia-Pacific region dedicated to children’s book publishing and children’s content, CCBF 2026 is now open to the public, with general admission and early-bird tickets available for purchase.
This year’s fair will bring together more than 500 leading children’s reading and content brands from 35 countries and regions, showcasing over 60,000 Chinese and international children’s book titles and presenting more than 200 on-site activities throughout the three-day event.
Meet award-winning creators, discover comics, explore new releases, step into the world of fairy tales, experience illustration art and find original works. At CCBF 2026, there is something to see, read and explore around every corner.
Celebrated children’s book creators from around the world are gathering in Shanghai. This time, they’re stepping off the page to meet you in person.
A stellar line-up from the world of children’s books! Two Hans Christian Andersen Award laureates will join us, alongside winners of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, bringing together outstanding guests from China and abroad.
Alongside this stellar line-up, more than 200 public events will take place throughout the fair, including talks by leading creators, creative-sharing sessions and fun interactive activities. Get up close with the masters!
This year at CCBF, comics have a stage of their own.
As a new extension of CCBF, the Shanghai Comics Week will feature original comic artwork, themed exhibitions, conversations with creators, public meet-and-greets, new-book signings and exciting animation screenings.
A dedicated Comics Creators’ Avenue will also bring together original comics, creative merchandise and a wide range of spin-off products.
From discovering the works to meeting the creators;
from the printed page to the screen and live experiences —
come and discover the many ways comics can express themselves and the possibilities they hold.
Wondering which new books are worth reading this year? CCBF is the place to find out! Every year, publishers from China and around the world bring their major new releases to CCBF, with launches, previews and new titles presented together.
Children’s books from around the world, beautifully illustrated picture books and much-anticipated new releases — all in one visit!
No need to wait for each title to hit the shelves. Discover this year’s noteworthy new books ahead of the crowd at the fair.
Rediscover familiar stories in a whole new way.
The Children Plus-Spoken Words, Painted Worlds: Fables, Fairy Tales, Picture Books will bring together 200 children’s books from around the world, inviting visitors to revisit classic stories by Aesop, Hans Christian Andersen and Alexander Afanasyev.
Familiar fables and fairy tales take on new forms through the work of creators from different countries and eras. Opening a book is like opening a door — come and discover just how many new possibilities classic stories can hold.
The 2026 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition
Fifty finalist works will be presented , showcasing bold visual aesthetics and diverse narrative styles, while bringing together the ideas and inspiration of emerging young illustrators from around the world.
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Pinocchio's New Clothes — International Illustration Exhibition
You know Pinocchio —but how many faces can this familiar character have in the hands of different illustrators?
Marking the bicentenary of Carlo Collodi’s birth, “Pinocchio—International Illustration Exhibition” will bring together illustrators from around the world to reinterpret The Adventures of Pinocchio: The Story of a Puppet through their own visual languages.
Starting with this classic character, discover how different cultures and artistic styles reimagine Pinocchio.
Take home a piece of treasure-like creativity and weave it into everyday life!
Nearly 100 talented independent illustrators and content creators will present original picture books, handmade merchandise, limited-edition art products and more. Here, you can meet the creators behind the works themselves,
pick up a little artwork you love, and perhaps discover a new favourite illustrator or creator.
This November, browse children’s books, dive into comics and enjoy illustration art for a weekend full of exciting experiences!
Scan the QR code below to secure your early-bird ticket.
