Albertine Zullo facts for kids
Albertine Zullo (born 1967), known simply as Albertine, is a talented Swiss artist. She is famous for illustrating children's books. Many of her books have been published in English, so kids around the world can enjoy them. Since 1996, she has also taught screen printing at a special art school in Geneva. In 2020, Albertine received a very important award called the Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustrators. This award is like the Nobel Prize for children's literature!
About Albertine
Albertine Zullo was born on December 1, 1967, in a town called Dardagny in Switzerland. She loved art from a young age. She studied at two different art schools in Geneva, finishing her studies in 1990. Right after graduating, she opened her own studio for screen printing. From 1991, she started drawing pictures for several newspapers. These included Le Nouveau Quotidien, L'Hebdo, and Le Temps.
Working with Germano Zullo
In 1993, Albertine met a writer named Germano Zullo. They got married in 1996. After that, they worked together very closely. They published many books and won several awards for their work. These awards included the Golden Apple in the Biennial of Illustration Bratislava in 1999. They also won the Prix suisse Jeunesse et Médias in 2009. Albertine has shown her amazing artwork in many cities. These cities include Geneva, Lausanne, Paris, Rome, and Tokyo.
A Big Award for Illustration
In 2020, Albertine won the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration. This award is given every two years to a living author and illustrator. It recognizes their lasting contributions to children's literature. Winning this award shows how much her beautiful illustrations are loved and respected worldwide.
