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Lisbeth Zwerger (Vienna, 1954) is one of the world’s most acclaimed children’s book illustrators, well known for illustrating classic tales.
She studied at the Vienna University of Applied Arts (Hochschule für angewandte Kunst) from 1971 to 1974. Her first book The Strange Child was published by Neugebauer Press in 1977.
Since then she has published more than 40 books. She has brought her brush to The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, and The Nutcracker, as well as many Grimm Brothers and Hans Christian Andersen fairytales.
In 1990 her work was distinguished by the Hans Christian Andersen Award, becoming one of the youngest illustrators to win this prestigious international recognition.
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13 November, 10:30–12:00
Pick a Book!—The Chen Bochui International Children's Literature Award Jury Recommends Picture Books
Other speakers: Nathalie Beau (France), Former Head of the National Center for Children's Literature International Section, French National Library; Leonard S. Marcus (USA), Children's Book Historian and Critic; Dolores Prades (Brazil), Publisher and Consultant, Instituto Emília; Zhang Hong (China), Children's Book Author, Founder, Magic Reading
Event venue: Baoshan District Library (600 Haijiang Road, Baoshan District)
Event host: Baoshan District Library
Connecting the City; Event in Chinese and English; Open to all
15 November, 14:00–15:00
Book Talk: The Imaginary World of Adersen Award-Winner Lisbeth Zwerger
Other speakers: Chen Sai (China), Journalist, Sanlian Lifeweek; Ajia (China), Children's Literature Researcher and Promoter
Event venue: YanJiYou Book Store,Changning Road Store (Raffles Mall Level B1, 1139 Changning Road, Changning District)
Event host: CITIC Press Group
Connecting the City; Event in Chinese and English; Open to all
17 November, 10:00–11:00
Book Signing: Hans Christian Andersen Picture Book Series, by Lisbeth Zwerger
Event venue: Booth 3G02
Event host: CITIC Press Group
Exhibitors’ Event; Event in Chinese and English; open to all CCBF visitors
