The EUNIC （European Union National Institute for Culture） China Cluster proudly presents “Words, Worlds & Vibes: European Voices in Youth Literature and Illustration at BIBF”, a vibrant two-day celebration of European creativity at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF). Organized by Italy, Poland, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Romania, Greece, Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Sweden, and Spain, the event will bring together renowned European authors and illustrators to engage with Chinese audiences through a rich and dynamic programme. The events will take place on 18 and 20 June at the International Stage on the 3rd floor of the China National Convention Center (No.7 Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing). Visitors will enjoy interactive workshops, live readings, children’s performances, artistic encounters, and hands-on activities designed to inspire imagination, dialogue, and intercultural understanding. Through stories, images, and shared experiences, the event aims to foster closer connections between Europe and China while highlighting the diversity and vitality of contemporary European literature and illustration. Acclaimed Chinese author Liu Zhenyun, this year’s BIBF Reading Promotion Ambassador, will also be in attendance, lending his esteemed support to this unique and distinguished programme.
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(Visitor Registration Ticket (Free of Charge) – Admission Pass)