Taiwan Showcases Original Works at Bologna Children's Book Fair

Taiwan showcased its soft power at the Bologna Children's Book Fair, the world's largest event for children's content and illustrations, held from April 13th to 16th in Italy. The Taiwan Pavilion featured 228 original works from 35 publishers, highlighting creators like Liu Hsu-kung, Lin Xiao-bei, and Chou Yi-fen, who were nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Six Taiwanese illustrators were selected for the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition, ranking third globally. The 'Story Forest' exhibit attracted international professionals for copyright inquiries, and the sales area saw brisk business, with works like Liu Hsu-kung's 'Rain' and Chen Chien-jung's 'Magical Chinese Medicine Shop' selling out quickly. Cultural Content Promotion Agency Chairman Wang Shih-ssu emphasized Taiwan's creative environment and the fair's transformation into a cross-disciplinary platform. Ambassador Tsai Yun-chung highlighted Taiwan's active cultural exchange with Europe.