Highlights of 61st Bologna Children's Book Fair

Guests attend the World Forum on Development of Children's Publishing at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in Bologna, Italy, April 8, 2024. The 61st Bologna Children's Book Fair kicked off on Monday with the participation of 1,500 exhibitors from around 100 countries and regions across the world. China has been designated as the "Market of Focus" country this year, highlighting the rise and influence of China's publishing industry on the international stage. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

People visit the Chinese exhibition area at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in Bologna, Italy, April 8, 2024. The 61st Bologna Children's Book Fair kicked off on Monday with the participation of 1,500 exhibitors from around 100 countries and regions across the world. China has been designated as the "Market of Focus" country this year, highlighting the rise and influence of China's publishing industry on the international stage. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Guests attend the World Forum on Development of Children's Publishing at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in Bologna, Italy, April 8, 2024. The 61st Bologna Children's Book Fair kicked off on Monday with the participation of 1,500 exhibitors from around 100 countries and regions across the world. China has been designated as the "Market of Focus" country this year, highlighting the rise and influence of China's publishing industry on the international stage. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Visitors walk past posters at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in Bologna, Italy, April 8, 2024. The 61st Bologna Children's Book Fair kicked off on Monday with the participation of 1,500 exhibitors from around 100 countries and regions across the world. China has been designated as the "Market of Focus" country this year, highlighting the rise and influence of China's publishing industry on the international stage. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Guests attend the opening ceremony of the "Market of Focus: China" event at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in Bologna, Italy, April 8, 2024. The 61st Bologna Children's Book Fair kicked off on Monday with the participation of 1,500 exhibitors from around 100 countries and regions across the world. China has been designated as the "Market of Focus" country this year, highlighting the rise and influence of China's publishing industry on the international stage. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

People visit the Bologna Children's Book Fair in Bologna, Italy, April 8, 2024. The 61st Bologna Children's Book Fair kicked off on Monday with the participation of 1,500 exhibitors from around 100 countries and regions across the world. China has been designated as the "Market of Focus" country this year, highlighting the rise and influence of China's publishing industry on the international stage. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Guests attend the World Forum on Development of Children's Publishing at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in Bologna, Italy, April 8, 2024. The 61st Bologna Children's Book Fair kicked off on Monday with the participation of 1,500 exhibitors from around 100 countries and regions across the world. China has been designated as the "Market of Focus" country this year, highlighting the rise and influence of China's publishing industry on the international stage. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

People visit the Chinese exhibition area at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in Bologna, Italy, April 8, 2024. The 61st Bologna Children's Book Fair kicked off on Monday with the participation of 1,500 exhibitors from around 100 countries and regions across the world. China has been designated as the "Market of Focus" country this year, highlighting the rise and influence of China's publishing industry on the international stage. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Visitors walk past posters at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in Bologna, Italy, April 8, 2024. The 61st Bologna Children's Book Fair kicked off on Monday with the participation of 1,500 exhibitors from around 100 countries and regions across the world. China has been designated as the "Market of Focus" country this year, highlighting the rise and influence of China's publishing industry on the international stage. (Xinhua/Li Jing)