Background
The best children’s picture books in the Chinese-speaking world are often translated from foreign languages. As a result, they may not always be relevant to the experiences of Chinese children. The Feng Zikai Award is aimed at addressing the current inadequacy of high quality, original Chinese picture books.
The Award recognises the achievements of writers and illustrators of Chinese children’s picture books. By doing so, it hopes to encourage the production and distribution of high quality children’s picture books.
Recognising the importance of reading in a child’s development, the Feng Zikai Award also aims to promote reading and to help develop a reading culture amongst children in the Chinese-speaking world.
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