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BICBF 2025 11 - 14 December, 2025 l Hall 3, Exhibition Center 1, BEXCO, Busan
Book Talk/Seminar
Various programs will take place at publishers’ stands and various locations around the fair.
During the Busan International Children’s Book Fair, publishers’ workshops, book talks with authors, and book signing events await you.
Don’t miss this chance!
※ Please contact each exhibitors for inquiries.
Heartwarming Story of the Cotton Seed
“Cotton Seeds” Book Talk: The author-illustrator shares the creative process, capturing cotton's growth and the soft, blossoming sense of longing through stitching.
ㅣSpeaker: Cho Hae-ran (Author, Illustrator)
ㅣModerator: Oh Seungh-hyun (Picture Book Editor)
- Date/Time: Dec. 11 (Thu) 13:00-14:00
- Venue: Starlight Island
- Exhibitor: Gloyeon (E08)
Local Stories Told Through International Language — Picture Books
We invite two artists from Busan and Jeju, who convey their most authentic and local stories through the universal language of picture books, to hear about the meaning and reward of telling stories through picture books.
ㅣSpeaker: Kim Young-hwa (Picture Book Artist), Jung Hee-sun (Picture Book Artist)
ㅣModerator: Kim Ji-eun (Children's Literature Critic)
- Date/Time: Dec. 11 (Thu) 15:30-17:00
- Venue: Sea Island
- Exhibitor: iyagikot (C16)
Stories of Our Sea: Mudflats and Dokdo
Precious Stories of Our Sea: Focusing on the UNESCO Natural Heritage Sites of the Korean Mudflats and Dokdo
ㅣSpeaker: An Miran (Author)
- Date/Time: Dec. 11 (Thu) 15:00-16:00
- Venue: Play Island
- Exhibitor: Bombyeott Publishing Co. (D32)
A Science Fiction Fantasy Story From the Picture Book Miro
Miro and Moni － a sci-fi fantasy adventure on the 10-dimensional multiverse moon.
ㅣSpeaker: Kim Dae-ho (Picture Book Artist)
- Date/Time: Dec. 11 (Thu) 16:00-17:00
- Venue: Starlight Island
- Exhibitor: Gesunamu publishing House (F20)
A Whimsical and Warm Picture Book Concert with Gong Eun-ji
A whimsical, warm picture book journey with author Gong Eun-ji, inviting reflection, laughter, and heartfelt discovery.
ㅣSpeaker: Gong Eun-ji (Author)
- Date/Time: Dec. 13 (Sat) 13:30-14:30
- Venue: Play Island
- Exhibitor: TEMBOOK (H21)
Children, What Happens If You Keep Holding Everything In?
Grandmother Jowang(the Kitchen Goddess)), who runs a magical kitchen, has come to visit. She prays for the health and happiness of children. Come and share in the warm, abundant feast of stories prepared by Kim Seong-woon, author of “Grandmother’s Magic Kitchen” tales that fill our lives with comfort and meaning.
ㅣSpeaker: Kim Seong-woon (Writer)
ㅣModerator: Yeo Eun-young (Mindbridge Editor)
- Date/Time: Dec. 13 (Sat) 16:00-17:30
- Venue: Starlight Island
- Exhibitor: MINDBRIDGE PUBLISHER (C18)
Meeting Yoo Eun-sil, 3-Time Lindgren Award Nominee
In her new book “War and ME”, author Yoo Eun-sil envisions a world where children are no longer victims of war.
ㅣSpeaker: Yoo Eun-sil (Author)
ㅣModerator: Koh Young-wan (Editor-in-Chief, Picture Book Author)
- Date/Time: Dec. 13 (Sat) 16:30-17:30
- Venue: Play Island
- Exhibitor: WOORISCHOOL (E15)
Time Travel Cat 6: Melting Permafrost and Zombie Viruses
Embark on a fun-filled adventure to help the Arctic and find out how global warming is melting the permafrost and creating serious environmental challenges.
ㅣSpeaker: Park Mi-yeon (Children's Book Writer)
ㅣModerator: Yoo Ji-seo (Editor)
- Date/Time: Dec. 14 (Sun) 13:00-14:30
- Venue: Sea Island
- Exhibitor: ez book (F11)
Speak Up with Confidence! Expressing My Thoughts and Feelings Clearly
Bestselling author and speech expert offers personality-based speaking solutions, guiding children to express thoughts and feelings clearly and confidently anytime, anywhere.
ㅣSpeaker: Im Jung-min (Writer, CEO of Empower Education)
- Date/Time: Dec. 14 (Sun) 15:00-16:30
- Venue: Sea Island
- Exhibitor: SEOSAWON Junior (D21)
