Young readers do things by the book

Children's literature and picture books are still selling despite sluggish growth in the publishing business. Xing Yi reports.

At the China Children Book Expo, you would have been amazed to see the variety of children's books on sale and the eager young readers picking out their favorites.

The expo, which ran in Beijing from May 28 to June 1, featured activities such as storytelling and children's art workshops. It was the first child-centered event that had been included in the annual Beijing Reading Season, hinting at the growing importance of the children's book market.