The Illustrators Survival Corner

The Illustrators Survival Corner is a programme featuring interactive workshops and seminars exclusively designed for illustrators, picture book editors and anyone professionally interested in the fascinating world of illustrated children’s books.

The Illustrators Survival Corner is a programme featuring interactive workshops and seminars exclusively designed for illustrators, picture book editors and anyone professionally interested in the fascinating world of illustrated children’s books. It is also a place where novices and seasoned professionals of the visual communication world can share experiences, successes and concerns regarding the profession and the market.

Programme agenda will be available soon.

Nov 13 2026
10:30 12:00

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Portfolio Reviews

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Tutors: 
Antoine Dole (France), Author, Illustrator, Screenwriter 
Diane Le Feyer (France), Illustrator 
Zoe Zhao (China), Chief Editor of Original Children's Book, Hsin-Yi Picture Books

*Consecutive translation in English and Chinese
*Portfolio review sessions are available for on-site registration only. Please visit the Illustrators Survival Corner counter during CCBF (13–15 November) to check the schedule and reserve your session. Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

10:30 12:00

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Workshop: Animal Characters: Personality, Posture, and Storytelling

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Tutor: 
Emily Gravett (UK), Author, Illustrator

*Consecutive translation in English and Chinese
*Workshops require advance registration. The Organising Committee will review all applications in advance, and a confirmation message or email will be sent upon successful approval.

10:30 12:00

The Illustrators Survival Corner

【Masterclasses 】Golden Pinwheel Salon: 2026 Yearbook Release & Artists' Talk

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Moderator:
Ivan Canu (Italy), Illustrator, designer, Writer and Director, Mimaster Illustrazione, Milan 

Address Speaker: 
Bao Jing (China), Party Secretary & President,Shanghai Juvenile & Children's Publishing House Co., Ltd 

Speakers: 
Charlotte Moundlic (France), Editorial Manager, Art Director, Éditions Rue de Sèvres 
Ruan Yunting (China), Comic Artist, Illustrator, Associate Professor at the China Academy of Art 
Su Xiaoci (China), Illustrator, Picture Book Author,Visual Designer 
Xu Jingyi (China), Fiber Artist

*Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese
*The Illustrator Survival Corver  are open only to professional attendees holding official event passes. Exhibitors, VIPs, and media pass holders may also attend free of charge.

12:15 12:30

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Workshop: Live Painting: Once Upon a New Pinocchio

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Tutor: 
Giacomo Benelli (Italy), Co-founder and Coordinator, Mimaster Illustrazione, Milan 

Guest: 
Fernando Arce (Peru), Illustrator 
Antoine Dole (France), Author, Illustrator, Screenwriter 
Merce Gali (Spain), Illustrator 
Emily Gravett (UK), Author, Illustrator 
Oscar Julve (Spain), Illustrator, Author of Comics and Children Books 
Machiko Kaede (Japan), Illustrator, Picture Book Author 
Diane Le Feyer (France), Illustrator 
Kjersti Synneva Moen (Norway), Illustrator, Author, Comic Book Maker 
Su Xiaoci (China), Illustrator, Picture Book Author, Visual Designer 
Xu Jingyi (China), Fiber Artist

*Consecutive translation in English and Chinese
*Workshops require advance registration. The Organising Committee will review all applications in advance, and a confirmation message or email will be sent upon successful approval.

12:15 13:45

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Portfolio Reviews

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Tutors: 
Philip Giordano (Italy), Illustrator, Author & Animator 
Liu Zhongbo (China), Director of Social Science Book Branch and Specialized Textbook Branch, China Light Industry Press Ltd.; General Consultant for the "Illustration+" Series of Books 
Carla Oliveira (Portugal), Managing Director and Publisher, Orfeu Negro

*Consecutive translation in English and Chinese
*Portfolio review sessions are available for on-site registration only. Please visit the Illustrators Survival Corner counter during CCBF (13–15 November) to check the schedule and reserve your session. Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

13:00 14:30

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Workshop: Designing for Play: Crafting an Activity Book Page

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Tutor: 
Piotr Karski (Poland), Author, Illustrator

*Consecutive translation in English and Chinese
*Workshops require advance registration. The Organising Committee will review all applications in advance, and a confirmation message or email will be sent upon successful approval.

13:00 14:00

The Illustrators Survival Corner

【Masterclasses】Quiet Storms: Coming of Age, Memory, and Identity in Norwegian Illustration

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Moderator: 
Giacomo Benelli (Italy), Co-founder and Coordinator, Mimaster Illustrazione, Milan 

Speakers: 
Stian Hole (Norway), Picture Book Maker 
Kjersti Synneva Moen (Norway), Illustrator, Author, Comic Book Maker

*Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese
*The Illustrator Survival Corver  are open only to professional attendees holding official event passes. Exhibitors, VIPs, and media pass holders may also attend free of charge.

14:00 15:30

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Portfolio Reviews

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Tutors: 
Fei Jia (China), Former Senior Artistic Editor, Shanghai Juvenile and Chidlren's Publishing House; Picture Book Researcher 
Nguyen Huu Quynh Huong (Vietnam), General Director, Slowbooks Publishing and Education Co.,  Ltd.

*Consecutive translation in English and Chinese
*Portfolio review sessions are available for on-site registration only. Please visit the Illustrators Survival Corner counter during CCBF (13–15 November) to check the schedule and reserve your session. Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

14:30 15:30

The Illustrators Survival Corner

【Masterclasses】The untold behind-the-scenes stories and the extended universe of the picture book Iparapa Yamooyamoo

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Moderator: 
Ivan Canu (Italy), Illustrator, designer, Writer and Director, Mimaster Illustrazione, Milan 

Speaker:
Lee Jee Eun (South Korea), Picture Book Author

*Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese
*The Illustrator Survival Corver  are open only to professional attendees holding official event passes. Exhibitors, VIPs, and media pass holders may also attend free of charge.

15:00 16:30

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Workshop: Let’s Go to the Park! From a Theme to an Illustration Story

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Tutor: 
Su Xiaoci (China), Illustrator, Picture Book Author, Visual Designer

*Event in Chinese only
*Workshops require advance registration. The Organising Committee will review all applications in advance, and a confirmation message or email will be sent upon successful approval.

15:45 17:15

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Portfolio Reviews

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Tutors: 
Sunny Huang (China), Editor of Original Children's Book, Hsin-Yi Picture Books 
Jadwiga Jędryas (Poland), Publisher/Foreign Rights Director, Dwie Siostry Publishers 
Kjersti Synneva Moen (Norway), Illustrator, Author, Comic Book Maker

*Consecutive translation in English and Chinese
*Portfolio review sessions are available for on-site registration only. Please visit the Illustrators Survival Corner counter during CCBF (13–15 November) to check the schedule and reserve your session. Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

16:00 17:00

The Illustrators Survival Corner

【Masterclasses】Beyond the Page: Storytelling, Craft, and Physical Artefacts

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Moderator: 
Giacomo Benelli (Italy), Co-founder and Coordinator, Mimaster Illustrazione, Milan 

Speaker: 
Emily Gravett (UK), Author, Illustrator

*Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese
*The Illustrator Survival Corver  are open only to professional attendees holding official event passes. Exhibitors, VIPs, and media pass holders may also attend free of charge.

Nov 14 2026
10:30 12:00

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Portfolio Reviews

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Tutors: 
Stian Hole (Norway), Picture Book Maker 
Ruan Yunting (China), Comic Artist, Illustrator, Associate Professor at the China Academy of Art 
Naoko Takano (Japan), Editor; Vice President, JBBY

*Consecutive translation in English and Chinese
*Portfolio review sessions are available for on-site registration only. Please visit the Illustrators Survival Corner counter during CCBF (13–15 November) to check the schedule and reserve your session. Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

10:30 12:00

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Workshop: The Language of Fabric: Textile Materials & Illustration Storytelling

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Tutor: 
Xu Jingyi (China), Fiber Artist

*Event in Chinese only
*Workshops require advance registration. The Organising Committee will review all applications in advance, and a confirmation message or email will be sent upon successful approval.

10:30 11:30

The Illustrators Survival Corner

【Masterclasses】The Magic Language of Wordless Picture Books

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Moderator: 
Zhang Hong (China), Founder, Magic Reading; Writer 

Speaker: 
David Wiesner (USA), Illustrator, Picture Book Author

*Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese
*The Illustrator Survival Corver  are open only to professional attendees holding official event passes. Exhibitors, VIPs, and media pass holders may also attend free of charge.

12:15 13:45

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Portfolio Reviews

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Tutors: 
Merce Gali (Spain), Illustrator 
Oscar Julve (Spain), Illustrator, Author of Comics and Children Books 
Tian Yu (China), Author, Illustrator

*Consecutive translation in English and Chinese
*Portfolio review sessions are available for on-site registration only. Please visit the Illustrators Survival Corner counter during CCBF (13–15 November) to check the schedule and reserve your session. Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

13:00 14:00

The Illustrators Survival Corner

【Masterclasses】Rebellious Lines: Drawing Bold Characters for Today's Generation

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Moderator: 
Solene Xie (China), Founder,Yanchang Literary Agency 

Speakers: 
Antoine Dole (France), Author, Illustrator, Screenwriter 
Diane Le Feyer (France), Illustrator

*Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese
*The Illustrator Survival Corver  are open only to professional attendees holding official event passes. Exhibitors, VIPs, and media pass holders may also attend free of charge.

13:00 14:30

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Workshop: From 2D to 3D: When Drawing Breathes in Clay

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Tutor: 
Fernando Arce (Peru), Illustrator

*Consecutive translation in Spanish and Chinese 
*Workshops require advance registration. The Organising Committee will review all applications in advance, and a confirmation message or email will be sent upon successful approval.

14:00 15:30

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Portfolio Reviews

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Tutors: 
Charlotte Moundlic (France), Editorial Manager, Art Director, Éditions Rue de Sèvres 
Sun Zhaozhi (China), Executive Vice General Manager of Ronshin Culture, Editor-in-chief of Lelequ 
 

*Consecutive translation in English and Chinese
*Portfolio review sessions are available for on-site registration only. Please visit the Illustrators Survival Corner counter during CCBF (13–15 November) to check the schedule and reserve your session. Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

14:30 15:30

The Illustrators Survival Corner

【Masterclasses】Shadows, Wit, and Silent Glances: Crafting Memorable Characters with Jon Klassen

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Moderator: 
Ivan Canu (Italy), Illustrator, designer, Writer and Director, Mimaster Illustrazione, Milan 

Speaker: 
Jon Klassen (Canada), Author, Illustrator

*Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese
*The Illustrator Survival Corver  are open only to professional attendees holding official event passes. Exhibitors, VIPs, and media pass holders may also attend free of charge.

15:00 16:30

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Workshop: Cover Design: Visual Hooks for Children & YA Books

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Tutor: 
Ian De Haes (Belgium), Children's Book Author & Illustrator

*Consecutive translation in English and Chinese
*Workshops require advance registration. The Organising Committee will review all applications in advance, and a confirmation message or email will be sent upon successful approval.

15:45 17:15

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Portfolio Reviews

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Tutors: 
Solene Xie (China), Founder,Yanchang Literary Agency

*Consecutive translation in English and Chinese
*Portfolio review sessions are available for on-site registration only. Please visit the Illustrators Survival Corner counter during CCBF (13–15 November) to check the schedule and reserve your session. Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

16:00 17:00

The Illustrators Survival Corner

【Masterclasses】Bringing Characters to Life: Gesture, Humor & Graphic Personality

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Moderator: 
Giacomo Benelli (Italy), Co-founder and Coordinator, Mimaster Illustrazione, Milan 

Speakers: 
Merce Gali (Spain), Illustrator 
Oscar Julve (Spain), Illustrator, Author of Comics and Children Books

*Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese
*The Illustrator Survival Corver  are open only to professional attendees holding official event passes. Exhibitors, VIPs, and media pass holders may also attend free of charge.

Nov 15 2026
10:30 11:30

The Illustrators Survival Corner

【Masterclasses】Ask Me Anything: Building and Sustaining a Creative Career

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Moderator: 
Ivan Canu (Italy), Illustrator, designer, Writer and Director, Mimaster Illustrazione, Milan 

Speakers: 
DAWU (China), Picture Book Author, Illustrator 
Philip Giordano (Italy), Illustrator, Author & Animator 
Piotr Karski (Poland), Graphic designer, Author, Illustrator 
Jennie Xu (China), Founder, BETWEENS 
Zoe Zhao (China), Chief Editor of Original Children's Book, Hsin-Yi Picture Books

*Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese
*The Illustrator Survival Corver  are open only to professional attendees holding official event passes. Exhibitors, VIPs, and media pass holders may also attend free of charge.

10:30 12:00

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Workshop: The Illustrators Survival Guide: PortfolioPlay

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Tutor: 
Giacomo Benelli (Italy), Co-founder and Coordinator, Mimaster Illustrazione, Milan

*Consecutive translation in English and Chinese
*Workshops require advance registration. The Organising Committee will review all applications in advance, and a confirmation message or email will be sent upon successful approval.

10:30 12:00

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Portfolio Reviews

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Tutors:  To be confirmed.

*Event in Chinese only
*Portfolio review sessions are available for on-site registration only. Please visit the Illustrators Survival Corner counter during CCBF (13–15 November) to check the schedule and reserve your session. Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

13:00 14:30

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Workshop: Reimagining Pinocchio: Character Design for a Timeless Tale

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Tutor: 
Philip Giordano (Italy), Illustrator, Author & Animator

*Consecutive translation in English and Chinese
*Workshops require advance registration. The Organising Committee will review all applications in advance, and a confirmation message or email will be sent upon successful approval.

13:00 14:00

The Illustrators Survival Corner

【Masterclasses】The Winning Portfolio: Crafting Visual Narratives That Connect

The Illustrators Survival Corner

Moderator: 
Giacomo Benelli (Italy), Co-founder and Coordinator, Mimaster Illustrazione, Milan 

Speakers: 
Fernando Arce (Peru), Illustrator 
Machiko Kaede (Japan), Illustrator, Picture Book Author

*Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese
*The Illustrator Survival Corver  are open only to professional attendees holding official event passes. Exhibitors, VIPs, and media pass holders may also attend free of charge.