The 19th Taipei International Book Exhibition had its opening ceremony on Wednesday. More than 800 publishers around the world are participating. But the hottest thing happening at this year's event comes by way of a 19-year-old girl Xia Da, who is the petit princess of animation.

Hall 2 at the Taipei World Trade Center is packed with animation fans. Many of these students are planning to use their Spring Festival Red Envelope money to buy their favorite comic books. And some of them have been standing in line since February 3rd. What could hold their attention that long? The Chinese animation artist Xia Da. Her fans are doing whatever it takes to get her autograph.

In her little black dress, Xia Da looks a bit herself like one of her famous creations.

She said,"I have friends here and I hope to chat with them during my spare time in Taiwan. Meanwhile, I am really looking forward to visiting the Flora Expo here."

The Taipei International Book Exhibition runs until February 14th. At this year's event, a Bhutan-themed display is showing priceless books from the 12th century. And many internationally known authors have been invited as well. But if you're hoping to get a glimpse of Xia Da herself, you may have to wait in line for quite some time.

vivi笔记:

The 19th Taipei International Book Exhibition:第19届台北国际书展
petit princess:小公主
Hall 2 at the Taipei World Trade Center:台北世贸2馆
be packed with:挤满,挤得水泄不通
Spring Festival Red Envelope money:春节压岁钱
comic books:漫画
animation artist:动漫艺术家,漫画家
Flora Expo:花卉博览会
Bhutan-theme:以不丹为主题的
get a glimpse of:瞥见,看一眼

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