Nearly 300000 people interpreted "reading is such a good thing", and the 2023 Shanghai Book Fair came to an end. Readers | Book Fair | Shanghai
A huge map rolled up, two bags of heavy new books. On August 22nd at 21:00, 30-year-old nurse Yao Yanping from Fudan University Affiliated Cancer Hospital became the last reader to be seen off at the 2023 Shanghai Book Fair. "I came to the book fair for the second time this year. I didn't buy a 'Federick' canvas bag the previous time, and made up for my regret on the last night." "Beyond the Body Boundary," "Sakura and Beasts: Ueno Zoo in the Empire Center," "Truth," and "I Love the Nights We Were Together." In the last night, I bought more than 20 books, and Xiao Yao was full of rewards. "It's not heavy, I usually go to the library to borrow books, and I get used to it."
On the last day of the book fair, the rainstorm did not stop the readers. It coincided with Qixi, and there was no shortage of young readers who went hand in hand. The poetry wall of the booth of East China Normal University Press invites readers to take pages of poetry home, "In the name of poetry, I wish everyone a happy Qixi!"
Poetry, in the hands of readers, scattered in different corners of the city. "Shanghai Book Fair, Qixi, we are together..." Leave a message on the poetry wall.
In the central hall, the "Meet Tuesday" concert bid farewell to readers with melodious music. The large screen of the Bund Window on the banks of the Pujiang River lights up urban reading, paying tribute to reading and thanking readers.
The Sichuan Provincial Exhibition Area features a prominent display of "I Love China for a Lifetime: The Story of Elizabeth Crook". Elizabeth Crook, a 108 year old foreign expert and lifelong honorary professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University, was born in Chengdu and grew up in Huaxi Dam. She made outstanding contributions to China's education and foreign friendly exchanges throughout her life. She passed away in Beijing on August 20 this year. Encountering the biography of this century old man at the Shanghai Book Fair, many readers stopped by.
In the exhibition area of Shanghai Foreign Language Bookstore, many readers bend down on their bookshelves to select original picture books. The Shanghai Library and Shanghai Foreign Language Bookstore have launched the "You Choose Books, I Pay" campaign, preparing over 2500 original books. "I didn't expect to bring so many original picture books home without spending money at the book fair," Ms. Liu, a citizen, chose a maximum limit of 15 books in one go. "Do you need a bag?" The librarian at the Shanghai Library's Collection and Editing Center skillfully handled the borrowing procedures for her, took out the bag to pack the book, and put in a panda doll, which surprised her greatly.
"At the" Writing Playground in Fairy Tales "sharing event, children's literature writer Wang Yimei led young readers to start from a seed, painting to rooting, sprouting, flowering, fruiting, and then welcoming field mice, earthworms, birds..." Turning into a painting is the beginning of writing. "She called on parents of young readers present to" take their children into nature, observe the scenery around them carefully, and remember the beauty. ""
After attending the "Traveling Scenery - China Writers Association New Era Literature Climbing Plan Works Exhibition" sharing event, writer Xiaobai hurriedly rushed to the site of the new book promotion event for "For example, mountaineering - My Path to Growth". Along with him, there are also Shanghai writers, scholars, and publishers such as Mao Jian, Lu Hao, Wang Weisong, and Zhou Limin who introduce Wang Chonglu, a essayist and winner of the first Lu Xun Literature Award, to readers. 88 year old Wang Chonglu shared with readers the way of reading through a video: "Reading should be deepened, not satisfied with mobile phones, televisions, or screen scrolling. It is only about gathering some information, and it is necessary to calm down and read, reflecting the pursuit of depth. Reading should combine extensive reading with intensive reading, and one should have unique insights, not be satisfied with being a 'two legged bookshelf'."
Wang Chonglu once served as an advisor for Wanxiang, holding up an umbrella for this influential magazine in the readership. "Mr. Wang created a relaxed atmosphere for 'Wanxiang', accommodating us' unconventional 'authors," said Xiao Bai. "I debuted from the magazine 'Wanxiang'. Mr. Wang's articles are in a simple and straightforward style, returning to simplicity. His earthy nature has kept his climbing a bit muddy," said Mao Jian. Wang Weisong remembers that when he was a young editor of the Chinese Language Learning magazine, he saw Wang Chonglu's article being selected for Chinese language textbooks and sent a bold invitation letter. He quickly received a phone call saying, "Hello, I am Wang Chonglu from Liaoning.". Zhou Limin said that in this book, I read about Wang Chonglu's scholarly nature and rational spirit. Liu Qingsong, the president and editor in chief of Liaohai Publishing House, who hosted the event, found that on stage, he was divided into a lineup of Shanghai and Liaoning people. "Liaohai may be the integration of Liaoning and Shanghai, or Shanghai welcomes Liaoning to promote reading." Laughter and applause echoed from the audience.
This year, the Shanghai Book Fair has further opened up to the whole country, attracting more than 20 publishing groups and more than 350 publishing houses from across the country to participate with over 180000 types of high-quality books. Nearly 300000 people attended the main venue. Continuing the tradition of previous years, the book fair continues to provide readers with services such as express storage, guided shopping, convenient medical care, maternal and child care, catering and leisure. There are 137 volunteers active both inside and outside the venue. The on-site consultation service points and volunteer service booths have received over 150000 readers, with nearly 6000 postal and parcel storage orders and nearly 40 medical services. Sales have increased by 41.47% compared to 2019.
This year, the Shanghai Book Fair opened its first sub venue in Sanming, Fujian, attracting 53000 participants. More than 10 lectures were highly sought after by Sanming citizens, with group purchases and retail sales exceeding 4.4 million yuan, effectively stimulating cultural consumption vitality, boosting confidence in the national publishing and distribution industry, and practicing "making the Shanghai Book Fair truly a cultural platform serving the whole country.".
One week before the launch, the Office of the Shanghai Book Fair Committee issued an initiative to provide assistance to the flooded book distribution enterprises in Zhuozhou in 2023. Shanghai citizens and readers actively support the affected exhibition institutions. After the closing of the book fair, the organizer will fulfill the promise that for every ticket purchased by readers, the organizer will donate 1 yuan of ticket money. Some participating companies will also contribute their corresponding sales revenue during the book fair period. The above funds will be directed by the Shanghai Book and Publication Distribution Industry Association under the guidance of the China Book and Publication Distribution Industry Association.
Reading is to meet a better version of oneself,
Meet again at the 2024 Shanghai Book Fair.
