Embracing the Future.
In 2025, ARPress reached a new milestone by joining the China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF), one of the Asia-Pacific region’s leading events dedicated to children’s and young adult content. Held from 14 to 16 November at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, the fair reinforced our mission to champion diverse voices and cross-cultural storytelling. With a history of participating in major global book fairs, ARPress welcomed the opportunity to engage with CCBF’s vibrant international community.
Approved by the Shanghai Press & Publication Administration and organized by major Chinese publishing groups, with Ronbo BolognaFiere Shanghai Ltd. as co-organizer, CCBF has been a cornerstone of global children’s publishing since 2013. Its partnership with the Bologna Children’s Book Fair reflects China’s “going global and bringing in” strategy, promoting international exchange and introducing outstanding global titles to Chinese readers. The 2025 edition hosted around 500 exhibitors from more than 35 countries across its 25,000-square-meter venue, drawing tens of thousands of visitors and showcasing thousands of new titles, artworks, and multimedia projects.
The fair featured two main zones: a Copyright Zone focused on rights trading and a Hybrid Zone blending publishing, marketing, and retail. ARPress was honored to exhibit in the Copyright Zone at Booth 2A17, presenting curated fiction, nonfiction, and poetry collections. CCBF’s renowned programming continued in 2025, with the Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition receiving over 15,000 submissions, the Illustrators Survival Corner offering masterclasses and portfolio reviews, the Children Plus – COMICS exhibition highlighting nearly 200 international comic titles, and the expanded Cross-Media Lounge spotlighting innovative global projects.
Across forums and seminars, international experts explored topics such as AI in education, inclusive storytelling, and global reading promotion, further strengthening CCBF’s role as a hub for cultural exchange. For ARPress, participating in this event deepened our connections across the Asia-Pacific region, enabled meaningful engagement with authors and illustrators worldwide, and affirmed our commitment to stories that transcend borders. As we welcomed partners and book lovers to our booth, we left inspired to continue nurturing global collaboration and advancing imaginative, empathetic, and diverse storytelling for young readers.
A few books were only featured in this globally reached book fair. One of the masterpieces featured is All About Me! by Dr. Tequila E. Howard.Its story is a vibrant and uplifting celebration of childhood identity, self-expression, and confidence. It features a joyful series of affirmations from various children, each proudly declaring something special about themselves, from being “short and adorable” to “a great leader” or “a good listener.” What makes the book even more unique is that each declaration is “mentored and revised” by another child, giving it a collaborative, peer-empowered feel that enhances its authenticity and warmth. The affirmations are simple yet powerful, encouraging young readers to embrace who they are and see value in their individuality.
Dr. Tequila E. Howard, the author, has spent over two decades in early childhood education and her passion for nurturing children’s voices and literacy is clearly woven into the pages of this book. Her background in Montessori approach and her deep appreciation for children’s energy and potential shine through. Not only is she an educator and author, but also a motivational speaker and consultant who believes in helping children express themselves confidently and joyfully. All About Me! is more than just a children’s book, it’s a reflection of Dr. Howard’s lifelong mission to uplift and empower young minds through positive language, inclusion, and love.
The story All About Me! offers a meaningful lesson about the importance of self-worth, individuality, and positive self-expression, values that are essential in real life, especially in today’s world where children are often faced with pressure to conform or compare themselves to others. Through the playful yet powerful affirmations from each child in the book, readers are reminded that everyone has unique qualities that deserve to be celebrated. This lesson is particularly relevant in real-life situations such as school environments, friendships, and family settings, where children (and even adults) benefit from understanding and appreciating their own strengths as well as those of others. The story encourages confidence, kindness, and acceptance, laying a foundation for empathy and strong social-emotional development, skills that are crucial throughout life.
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