On March 16, the Association of Library Library (CILIP) released a short list of the 2022 British Carnegie Medal and Kate Greenaway Medal, with a total of sixteen books shortlisted. The final winners of the two awards will be officially announced on June 16.
8 illustrations nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award.
Chinese artist Yu Rong was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award for her work "Shu Lin’s Grandpa". She is the first Chinese illustrator to be nominated since the award was established. This book has been introduced and published by Dandelion Children's Library .
It tells the story of how Chinese girl Shu Lin deals with the barriers from the outside world during her personal growth and gradually achieves a balance of coexistence, prosperity and sharing. Shu Lin's timid and restrained life on her first day of school abroad gradually changed as the story unfolded. It was her grandfather who came to the classroom and quietly opened the Chinese landscape painting that attracted the attention of the children, and also helped Shu Lin no longer avoid the cultural differences between herself and other children, and was able to bravely show her charm while respecting others.
"This work cleverly captures and conveys the emotional and emotional fluctuations that children will face in reality in a completely immersive way of artistic expression, allowing us to see the power of art that transcends personal experience." Jack Hope, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Kate Greenaway Prize, commented.
, including "Shulin's Grandfather", many of the works on the Kate Greenevil Award shortlist this year start from the perspective of children and touch on social issues. Long Way Down, drawn by Danica Novgorodoff, focuses on violence and sadness among teenage gangs, while artist George Butler's debut, Drawn Across Borders, records the true story of immigration. Milo Imagines the World, drawn by Christian Robinson, an illustrator of the 2016 Cadillac Honorary Award work "HTM3 Market Street Last Stop ", uses Milo's imagination to present children's understanding of reality. The Chinese version has been introduced by CITIC Publishing Group.
Canadian illustrator Sydney Smith, who won the 2021 Kate Greenaway Award for "Small in the City", was once again shortlisted for the 2022 shortlist for "I Talk Like a River". Sidney Smith was also shortlisted for the 2022 International Andersen Award Illustrator Award Six-person Shortlist. Many publishers have introduced and published five of his works.
already has five works by Sidney Smith in Chinese version. Six of the eight works shortlisted for the Carnegie Awards are adapted from real events. Manjeet Mann, who won the Costa Best Children's Book Award, focuses on the youth groups gathered in the refugee crisis. The poet Yusef Salaam and Ibi Zoboi, bestselling author of " New York Times ", directly reflects the black teenagers and Latino youth who were wrongly accused of assault and rape in the 1989 New York Central Park jogger case, and the author Salaam is one of the "Innocence Five".
8 teenager novels nominated for the Carnegie Award. The
Carnegie Award was established in 1936 and was named after Andrew Carnegie, an American philanthropist born in Scotland. It commends excellent English novels for children or young people every year. It is considered to be the "Britain's oldest and most prestigious children's writing book award". The Kate Greenevil Award was established in 1955 as a sister award for outstanding illustrations in the field of children's books. Quentin Blake, a famous British children's illustration master who is familiar to Chinese readers, and Janet Ahlberg, the author of the classic children's book "Happy Christmas Postman", both have won the Kate Greeneway Award.It is worth noting that Yu Rong, a British Chinese illustrator nominated this year, studied under Quentin Black. Jennifer Horan, chairman of the judges for both awards, said she hopes that the 16 works “can inspire, move and empower young readers who read them.” "These works remind us that art can help us reconnect with children, and sometimes words catch us off guard."
Attachment: 2022 Kate Greenaway Award Short List Works:
"Cross Borders" (temporary translation, Drawn Across Borders)
George Butler Drawn
George Butler tells the true story behind the headlines about immigration in the book. The flowing drawings depict the front lines, refugee camps and other scenes, depicting the story of immigrants leaving home, entering an unknown world and beginning to try new life.
"Midnight Fair" (temporary translation, The Midnight Fair)
Mariachiara di Giorgio Painting
A spectacular, surreal cinematic wordless picture book about the secret life of animals. Far away from the city but not entirely in an open-air market in the countryside. When night fell, the market was empty and unexpected things happened. Wild animals came from the woods, the brave raccoon pulled the lever, the carousel slowly moved, and the neon light lit the entire playground in an instant.
"The Wanderer" (temporary translation, The Wanderer)
Peter Van den Ende Painting
A small boat goes out to sea and sails towards the direction of home. And to get there, you will pass through many strange and beautiful ocean landscapes, with wonderful creatures and deadly monsters along the way. How can a wanderer who has lost his voyage after being swept by a terrible storm find his way home on an ignorant journey? This book opens a door to a wonderful ocean world.
"Infinite" (temporary translation, Too Much Stuff)
Emily Gravett Painting
is another picture book with animals as the protagonist. Meg and Ash are a pair of magpies that are building a love nest for their beloved eggs. Soon they find there is not enough for use, so they start collecting more and more things—from cuckoo clocks to mops, socks, strollers and even cars—the desire becomes endless until something unexpected happens…
"Long Way Down" (temporary translation, Long Way Down)
Danica Novgorodoff Painting
A children's book focusing on violence and sadness in teenage gangs. After Will's brother was shot in a gang crime, he knew what to do next, don't cry, don't report, and wait for an opportunity to retaliate. So he took Sean's gun and got on the elevator until the elevator door opened... Publishers Weekly said "the book will attract teenagers who do not consider themselves readers."
"Milo Imagines the World"
Christian Robinson Painting
Chinese version has been introduced by CITIC Publishing Group
Milo and his sister took a train to cross the city, looking at the faces of other passengers, depicting their lives. He imagined the bearded man playing card games in a messy apartment full of pets. He also saw the little boy wearing bright white sneakers living in a castle with a moat and a housekeeper. But when the little boy got off at the same stop and lined up with him, Milo realized that he could not judge others by appearance, we were all similar rather than different.
"Shu Lin’s Grandpa" (Shu Lin’s Grandpa)
Yu Rong Painting
Chinese version has been introduced by Dandelion Children’s Library
Chinese girl Shu Lin was very timid and restrained on her first day of school abroad, but as the story unfolded, she slowly changed. It was her grandfather who came to the classroom and quietly opened the landscape painting with a Chinese style that attracted the attention of the children, and also helped Shu Lin no longer avoid the cultural differences between herself and other children, and bravely showed her charm while respecting others.
"I Talk Like a River" (temporary translation, I Talk Like a River)
Sydney Smith Drawing
Chinese version has been introduced by inspiration culture
This book draws on the author's own stuttering experience. When a boy has trouble talking at school, walking by the river with his father can help him find peace. Sidney Smith's gorgeous illustrations inject light into the book.
2022 Carnegie Award Short List Works:
"Cane Warriors" (temporary translation, Cane Warriors)
Alex Wheatle
Through the perspective of 14-year-old Moa, it shows the story of the real slave rebellion of the 18th century Jamaica . It is also a novel about hope, freedom and brotherhood that speaks for characters rarely seen in British children’s books.
"Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town" (temporary translation, Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town)
Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock
Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock
A journey through the western United States countryside, and meet the teenagers living in small towns in these states, who are far apart, but their stories are intertwined in the most unexpected ways. Whether it’s wildfires spreading, priests moving from state to state, or searching for missing children, these incredible stories are full of mystery, anger and love.
October, October (temporary translation, October, October)
Katya Balen October lives in the woods with her father. They know trees, rocks, lakes and stars, just like best friends. Until October 11, it was the year when October saved a little owl , it was also the year when Dad fell from the largest tree in their woods, and it was also the year when the woman who claimed to be October's mother came back, everything changed.
"Guard Your Heart" (temporary translation, Guard Your Heart)
Sue Divin by
Sue 018 years after the signing of the Northern Ireland Peace Agreement, two teenagers in Delhi celebrated the same birthday, but that's all. Aidan is a Catholic and Republican, his father is a former political prisoner; Iona's family is Protestant, and her father and brother work in the police station. When Iona saw Aidan being attacked on the Peace Bridge, the two men intersected. The work evokes deep-rooted distrust, anger and confrontation, as well as new and tentative hopes that are entrenched after trouble.
"When the Sky Falls" (temporary translation, when the Sky Falls)
Phil Earle
1941, war was raging. An angry boy was sent to the city where bombers rule the sky. There, Joseph will live with Mrs. F, a rude woman who doesn't like children, and her only loves is a rundown zoo and powerful silver-backed gorilla Adonis. But as time goes by, their secrets gradually emerge. But if the bomber releases the violent side of Adonis, who among them can end the life of something they truly love?
"The Crossing" (temporary translation, The Crossing)
Manjeet Mann
This poetry novel is written in response to the refugee crisis. Natalie is a girl struggling in grief over her mother's death, and she escapes her home in Eritrea in search of a new life. She is strong, compassionate, and eventually becomes hopeful.
"Tsunami Girl" (temporary translation, Tsunami Girl)
Julian Sedgwick
15-year-old Yuki struggled in school and went to Japan to live with her grandfather, a famous cartoonist. But during her visit, a disaster occurred, and her beloved grandpa disappeared during the East Coast earthquake and tsunami. Yuki and her friend Taka must understand the horrible situation and accept the fact that Grandpa may have lost his life. How did they get out of this tragedy? This work is intertwined with Japanese folk tales and modern ghost stories, and Yuki finds the courage to overcome difficulties and takes her first step back to the world beyond disaster.
"The Shock" (temporary translation, Punching the Air)
Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam
Poetry novel co-authored by poet Yusef Salaam and New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi. The book reflects black and Latino youth who were wrongly accused of assault and rape in the 1989 Central Park Jogger case in New York, and author Salam is one of the "Innocence Five."
Reference:
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/mar/16/carnegie-medal-prize-shortlist
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/SM9w7hyLSgJf5FTKxkGWqA
htt ps://carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/yoto-greenaway-medal-shortlist-2022/
https://carnegiegreegreenaway.org.uk/yoto-carnegie-medal-shortlist-2022/
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