17/08/2025
🎉On August 15th, the opened grandly in Guangzhou. The main venue features "Read the World" Pavilion (the International Culture Exhibition Hall), which brings together cultural highlights from , , countries, , and beyond. 🌍The "Read the World" Pavilion showcases publishing achievements from 23 countries and regions, including 20,000 original publications in English, Japanese, Korean, and other languages.📚
This year, the fair welcomes several renowned international figures who are engaging directly with Chinese readers through their classic works. ✨American author Wendelin Van Draanen hosted a talk on her novel ' '; 🗣️British illustrator Neil Packer participated in a dialogue focused on independent illustration🎨; and Dutch science fiction writer Roderick Leeuwenhart joined a themed conversation on speculative fiction, featuring his novel 'Sterrenlichaam'. " is so important as it connects cultures. Even if we live in different corners of the world, we still share a common heart," said Wendelin Van Draanen with emotion.