TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN & YOUTH BOOK FAIR (TAICHUNG)

On September 19, Beni Chu and I will hold a talk at the CHILDREN’S BOOK FAIR

 in Taichung (Taiwan).

Il 19 settembre io e Beni Chu faremo un incontro alla FIERA DEL LIBRO PER RAGAZZI

a Taichung (Taiwan).

《義國意象》 IMAGES OF ITALY

特邀嘉賓 Guest speaker：STEFANO MISESTI & 朱耀紅 (BENI CHU)

TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN & YOUTH BOOK FAIR

Taichung International Exhibition Center

ITALIAN PAVILION

9/18 (Thu) 14:00–15:00

All the events and exhibitions at the Italian Pavilion:

The exhibition will feature two major thematic showcases:

"The New Generation of Artists – Illustration and Comics" and "IBBY Italia Choice 2024"

These exhibitions aim to bring outstanding Italian picture books creations to readers in central and southern Taiwan, allowing them to experience the creativity and depth of Italian children's literature.

In addition, three Italian authors will present engaging lectures at Galaxy Main Stage:

• 9/18 (Thu) 14:15–15:15 — Paola Miryam Visconti, a scholar and creator specializing in ancient Italian history, literature, and art

• 9/18 (Thu) 15:30–16:30 — Emanuela Nava, children's book author and screenwriter

• 9/18 (Thu) 16:45–17:45 — Philip Giordano, internationally renowned illustrator

The Italian Pavilion will also host a series of captivating cultural lectures during the fair, featuring notable figures from both Italy and Taiwan:

• 9/18 (Thu) 14:00–15:00 Artists couple Stefano Misesti and Beni Chu

• 9/19 (Fri) 14:00–15:00 Renowned Italian literature translator Ann-Yue Ni

• 9/20 (Sat) 14:30–16:30 Luigi Raffone, Director of Italian Trade Agency and soprano Miranda Jan

• 9/20 (Sat) 15:30–16:30 Freelance illustrator Tzu-Chun Chang

We warmly invite readers of all ages to visit the Italian Pavilion and immerse themselves in the charm of Italian literature and art!

Exhibition Info:

Date: September 18 (Thu) – 21 (Sun), 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Venue: Taichung International Exhibition Center

              No. 1, Section 3, Zhongshan Rd, Wuri District, Taichung City, 414

More info: https://ticybf.moc.gov.tw/home/zh-tw/Italy