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Taiwan’s Creative Renaissance at BCBF and BLTF/K 2025 by Sofia Li Crasti In the thriving context of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF) 2025, the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) is set to put Taiwan on the global map with its impressive array of original titles and innovative IPs. This year, the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) presents the Taiwan Pavilion at BCBF, located in Hall 25, booth B118. A strong lineup of talent is highlighted, featuring 284 original Taiwanese titles from 41 publishers and spotlighting the work of seven distinguished authors. Among them are the 2025 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) nominees, Yeou-Yu Chang, known for her captivating narratives and enchanting storytelling, and picture book artist Hsu-Kung Liu, with his striking visual art complementing the tales spun in his books. The outstanding works of 2025 Illustrators Exhibition winners, Ballboss and Hsiaochi Chang, are also
showcased. Adding a fresh perspective, the talented trio of A-Meow (Pei-Jung Tsai), Dong Dong, and Wei-Ting Lin represents the next generation of storytellers and artists eagerly shaping Taiwan’s cultural narrative. Through TAICCA, under the Taiwan Content Island brand, Taiwan has been making significant strides in promoting its IPs at international licensing expos, particularly gaining traction in markets like Japan and Korea. Taking the next step, TAICCA’s inaugural participation at the Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/ Kids (BLTF/K) - Hall 29 Mall 2 - is set to introduce a total of 13 carefully selected Taiwanese IPs and
My Little Boys: A-Nee-Gu brands to the European market, bringing a diverse range of stories and characters to wider audiences. By presenting this broad array of creative content, Taiwan seeks to tap into new markets and forge partnerships on a global scale. Among the highlighted IPs are three innovative licensing brands: Takokuma, well-established in Japan and Korea; The Moon Forgets by Jimmy Liao, an acclaimed and globally recognized IP; and My Little Boys: A-Nee-Gu, a beloved family IP with proven cross-disciplinary potential. This entry into global markets reflects Taiwan’s commitment to advancing its cultural presence and