30th IBBY World Congress 20 to 24 September 2006 ,

Secretaries-General: Huang Jianbin, President, Fujian Children’s Publishing House Ma Weidong, Director of President’s Offi ce, China Children’s Press and Publication Group Deputy Secretary-General: Zhang Mingzhou, President, Bridging Consulting Company (Beijing) Ltd.

Acknowledgements We are extremely grateful to Mr. Kang Erxu, President of S Sun Design for the design of our logo, poster and promotion DVD. We also acknowledge and greatly appreciate the generous sponsorship of SBG Power S&T (Group) Co., Ltd.

Confucius said,“To learn and at due times to repeat what one has learnt, is that not after all a pleasure? That friends should come to one from afar, is this not after all delightful? To remain unsoured even though one’s merits are unrecognized by others, is that not after all what is expected of a gentleman?” —The Analects of Confucius

 What Is IBBY? countries Initiated by the German journalist Jella Lepman and • to provide support and training for those involved founded in 1953 in Zurich, the International Board with children and children's literature on Books for Young People (IBBY) is a non-profit • to stimulate research and scholarly works in the fi eld organization that represents an international network of of children's literature people from all over the world who are committed to IBBY Activities bringing books and children together. • Congresses IBBY's Mission • Hans Christian Andersen Awards • to promote international understanding through • IBBY Honour List children's books • IBBY-Asahi Reading Promotion Award • to give children everywhere the opportunity to • International Children's Book Day have access to books with high literary and artistic • IBBY Exhibitions and Publications standards • IBBY Documentation Centre of Books for Disabled • to encourage the publication and distribution of Young People quality children's books, especially in developing • Bookbird

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 Huangshan Mountain Ancient Town: Wuzhen

China China is one of the largest countries in the world. It covers an area of about 9.6 million square kilometres, which comprises about 6.5% of the world total land area. Its population of more than one billion accounts for 23% of the world's population and it has a recorded history of nearly 5,000 years. The Great Wall, Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors, the , the Mogao Grottoes: the very names reverberate with history and legend. Celebrated places and sights abound – this is the land of the Yangtse River, the Silk Route and the bamboo forests of the panda. Spectacular Guilin brings the vistas of rivers and misty peaks in traditional ink paintings to life, while far to the west the fabled Tibetan city of Lhasa beckons pilgrims to the ‘roof of the world’.

 Oral and Intangible Heritage of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity: Kunqu Opera Humanity: Guqin

There are 30 natural and cultural sites already inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List; Kunqu Opera and the Art of Guqin Music are listed as Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity/ With its 5,000 years of civilization and wide variety of ethnic groups and customs, China has a very rich and varied cuisine that has become a special part of the world's food culture. From acrobatics to martial arts, calligraphy to Chinese opera, the vibrant, distinctive culture of this great land is seen everywhere.

 Introduction to Beijing Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China, is the nation's political and cultural centre. Some 690,000 years ago, Peking Man lived at Zhoukoudian, 48 kilometres southwest of Beijing. A small town appeared on the present site of south-western Beijing in 1045 BC. It was named Ji and then changed to Yan. At the beginning of the 10th century, it was the second capital of the Liao Dynasty. Subsequently, the city had been the capital of the Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties until 1911.

In the early 1920s Beijing became the cradle of China's new democratic revolution. The May Fourth Movement against imperialism and feudalism began here in 1919. On October 1st, 1949, Chairman Mao proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China to the whole world. Beijing is situated at 40 degrees north and 116 degrees east. It is 43 metres above sea level and 183 kilometres from the sea. Beijing covers an area of 16,800 square kilometres, 38% of it is fl at land and 62% is mountainous. Beijing has a continental climate with annual rainfall averaging nearly 700

 millimetres, most of it falls in July and August. Winter is dry and cold and has little snow and 185 days are frost-free. The best time to visit Beijing is May, September and October, when people enjoy bright and sunny skies.

As the proud capital of modern China, Beijing is fast becoming a popular and fashionable tourist destination. And for good reason too: Beijing is not only the modern political, cultural and educational centre of China, but it also is well known worldwide for its numerous historical sites, elegant gardens and beautiful landscape, such as Forbidden City, The Great Wall, The Ming Tombs, The , The , Tian'anmen Square, Yonghegong Lamasery (The Lama Temple), Park, , The Temple of Azure Clouds, The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, & Round City, , to name only a few.

 Oracle Bone Inscriptions Inscription on Ancient Ancient Script on Bamboo Traditional Thread-Bound Chinese (the earliest Chinese written Bronze Objects Slips Book characters found so far) The Signifi cance of holding the 30th IBBY World Congress in China to the World as a whole, and to China in particular. Because the arts of papermaking and printing were discovered in China, we have a long history of publication and reading, and have made an immense contribution to world civilization. China’s population accounts for a quarter of world population, and with 367 million young readers, CBBY shoulders the largest task of IBBY’s mission. The year 2006 marks the 20th anniversary of China’s membership in IBBY. Since the beginning of our membership in IBBY and thanks to the efforts of all the people involved in children’s literature, the fast economic development of China and the emphasis on education by the Chinese government, the situation of children’s reading, and the publication and distribution of quality children’s books have improved dramatically. CBBY has played an important role in this process, but there remains much to be done, since the problem of education and access to books in some poverty-stricken areas

 is still very tough. The hosting of the 30th IBBY World consisting of the Opening Ceremony, the presentation Congress in China will greatly encourage all the people of Hans Christian Andersen Awards 2006, followed by in China who are committed to IBBY’s mission. The a Gala Reception. first IBBY Congress within China, one of the most 2.Three days of conference at the Beijing International ancient civilizations and the largest developing country Convention Centre. Including, the International with the biggest number of young people, is a great Children’s Forum: first time ever in IBBY history – historical event, and will have far-reaching signifi cance children talking about reading, reading brings children in the history of IBBY. together. 5-day programme and more 3.China National Children’s Book Fair, National The 30th IBBY World Congress will formally start with Exhibition of Children’s Newspapers and Periodicals the Opening Ceremony on Wednesday 20 September during the conference. and will end after the Farewell Dinner and Programme 4.Social Events in the evenings. of Entertainment. The Post-Congress Tour sets off the 5.The last evening of the Congress will be Closing next day, Monday 25, and returns to Beijing on Friday Ceremony, Farewell Dinner, Programme of Entertainment. 29 September. Call for papers Highlights The invitation to submit papers for seminar sessions is 1.The first evening of the Congress will be exciting, issued separately with this registration brochure.

 September 2006 Wednesday 20 Thursday 21 Friday 22 Saturday 23 Sunday 24 9:00-10:30 9:00-10:30 9:00-10: 30 Plenary Session1 Plenary Session 3 Plenary Session 5 10:30-11:00 10:30-11:00 10:30-11:00 9:00-16:00 Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffee Break New and outgoing IBBY Registration 11:00-12:30 11:00-12:30 11:00-12:30 Executive Committee Plenary Session2 Plenary Session 4 Plenary Session 6 meeting 9:00-12:00 12:30-14:00 12:30-14:00 12:30-14:00 IBBY Executive Lunch Lunch Lunch Committee Meeting 14:00-15:30 14:00-15:30 Bookbird Associate Editor's meeting 14:00-15:00 Seminars Seminars IBBY General Press Conference 15:30-16:00 15:30-16:00 Assembly; Coffee Break Coffee Break Professional Groups: Optional half-day tours 16:00-17:00 Authors/Translators; Seminars 16:00-18:00 IBBY Honour List Illustrators; 17:00-18:00 Presentation of Diplomas Librarians/Educators Seminars 17:30 17:30 Opening Ceremony; 20:00 20:00 20:00 Closing Ceremony; Andersen Awards; Optional Activities Social Events Social Events Farewell Dinner; Gala Reception Programme of Entertainment Remarks: The fi nal programme is subject to alteration.

 Local information range from 13°C (56°F) to 27°C (81°F). Languages Currency The language of the Congress will be English. The Chinese currency is RMB(Renminbi). Travellers The local language is Chinese. cheques can be cashed at your hotel or banks. Simultaneous translation of Chinese, English and Insurance Spanish will be provided during all plenary sessions. Delegates are requested to make their own arrangements Your sponsorship for simultaneous translation of other for medical and travel insurance. The Congress languages will be highly appreciated. Translations (on Registration fee does not include any insurance cover. paper) of the keynote addresses will be provided in No smoking English, Chinese and Spanish. Smoking is not allowed inside the Beijing International English is increasingly spoken in Beijing as international Convention Centre (our Congress venue) or, indeed, cooperation and exchange are developing at a fast speed, within most public buildings and restaurants in China. especially as the 2008 Olympic Games is drawing near. Tours Climate A large variety of tour destinations are available to meet September is autumn in China. Autumn is considered to delegates’ personal wishes and tastes. This can include be the best time to visit Beijing as the skies are clear and pre- and post-Congress visits to such destinations as the weather is very comfortable. Predicted temperature Shanghai, Xi’an, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Chengdu, Guilin,

 Yunan, and may others. Remember that there are 30 morning and afternoon refreshments and buffet lunch; natural and cultural sites inscribed on the UNESCO Opening Ceremony; Gala Reception; Social Events; World Heritage List, which may be of special interest to Closing Ceremony; Farewell Dinner; Programme of some of our delegates. Entertainment; free entrance to Children’s Book Fair and Optional Half-Day Tour Exhibition of Children’s Newspapers and Periodicals; On Sunday 24 September, an optional half day tour Welcome Kit, programme and working materials, will be offered. From your hotels luxury coaches will attendance certifi cate, special Souvenir Magazine. take you to the most famous historical sites and cultural Full Registration rates heritages, such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Delegates from IBBY dues Categories 1&2 US$ 550 Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven. Delegates from IBBY dues Categories 3, 4 & 5 US$ 390 Beijing is also a commercial centre of China, there are Delegates from non-IBBY countries US$ 550 many modern shopping centres, as well as shops for Delegates from China US$ 330 curios, jewellery and folk arts and crafts. Budget Registration covers the Conference events only Registration details This includes: access to all programmed conference Full registration covers all Congress events. activities during the three days of Congress with This includes: access to all programmed conference morning and afternoon refreshments and buffet lunch; activities during the three days of Congress with free entrance to Children’s Book Fair and Exhibition

 of Children’s Newspapers and Periodicals; Welcome 2004 will be considered as “Friends of the Congress” Kit, programme and working materials, attendance and will receive an elegant book about Beijing and certifi cate, special Souvenir Magazine. a surprise gift upon arrival. Registration application Budget Registration: US$ 160 forms will be processed in order of receipt and will Accompanying persons are offered a package that be confirmed as soon as possible. Applications for includes Opening Ceremony; Gala Reception; Social registration received after 30 April 2006 will be subject Events; Closing Ceremony; Farewell Diner (with to a late payment fee of US$ 50/ transport from offi cial hotels) and a choice of half-day Remarks: Dramatic fl uctuation of exchange rates might tours during the morning of each of the three Congress result in adjustment of registration fee. days, as well as free entrance to the Children’s Book Fair and Exhibition of Children’s Newspapers and Periodicals. Accompanying persons registration US$ 220 Registration details should be entered on the forms accompanying this brochure. Extra copies can be obtained from the Congress offi ce. All those paying full registration before 31 December

 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST To ensure that you receive the full Registration Brochure for the 30th IBBY World Congress, please complete this form □ Yes, I am interested in attending the IBBY Congress in Beijing, China □ Please pre-register me as a priority delegate and invoice me later. Last name First name Dr □ Prof □ Mr □ Mrs □ Ms □ Miss □ Others □ Company/Organization Postal Address City State Zip Country Phone Fax E-mail address Category of hotel interest □ ŏŏŏŏŏ □ ŏŏŏŏ □ ŏŏŏ □Budget accommodation Will you bring an accompanying person? □Yes □No Will you bring children? □Yes □No I am interested in receiving information onā□the offi cial Post-Congress Tourā□other tours of China Signature Date Send the complete form to: Bridging Consulting Co.,(Beijing) Ltd, Room 305, Building 6 Yonghejiayuan, No.3 Dongbinhe Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100013, China Or fax it to +86-10-51026642 or e-mail this information to :[email protected]

  Hotels IBBY member countries All our selected hotels are all within a 10-minute walk Category I: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, of the Beijing International Convention Centre (the Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States Congress venue). Special rates are being negotiated, Category II: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, the following prices are for your current reference only. Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden 5 star: Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Hotel Category III: Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Greece, India, Single: US$150 upwards Double: US$150 upwards Ireland, Israel, Republic of Korea, Mexico, New 4 star: Wuzhou Hotel Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Russia Single: US$120 upwards Double: US$ 120 upwards Category IV: Argentina, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech 3 star: Catic Plaza hotel Republic, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Single: US$100 upwards Double: US$100 upwards Malaysia, Philippines, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Budget accommodation South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela Huiyuan International Apartment US$30 (per bed) Category V: Albania, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Cuba, Estonia, upwards Ghana, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Moldova, Palestine, Transport Panama, Peru, Serbia and Montenegro, Sri Lanka, Transport from and to Beijing International Airport can Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay be arranged.