Xue Tao (children's writer) facts for kids
Xue Tao (simplified Chinese: 薛涛; traditional Chinese: 薛濤; pinyin: Xuē Tāo) is a talented Chinese writer who creates wonderful books for children. He is known for his imaginative stories that young readers love.
About Xue Tao
Xue Tao was born in 1971 in a place called Changtu County, which is in Liaoning province, China. He studied at Tieling City Technical College and later at Shenyang Teacher Training College, focusing on Chinese literature.
His dedication to writing for young people has earned him much recognition. In 2010, he was named one of the "Top Ten Gold Writers in Children's Literature," which is a big honor! Later, in 2017, he became the 10th Vice Chairman of the Liaoning Province Writers Association, showing his important role in the writing community.
Awards and Recognition
Xue Tao has won many important awards for his children's books. These awards celebrate the best books written for young readers in China.
- He won the National Outstanding Children’s Literature Award twice!
- The first time was for his book The Girl Who Flew with Dandelions (5th awards, 1998–2000).
- He won again for Fighting Monsters on the Hills (8th awards, 2007–2009).
- He also received the Soong Ching-ling Children's Literature Prize, another very respected award for children's literature.
- In 2007, his book Little Pig's Poetic Winter won the Bing Xin Children's Literature Award.
- His book Little City was honored with the Chen Bochui Children's Literature Award in 2014.
These awards show how much his stories are loved and valued by readers and experts alike!
Books by Xue Tao
Xue Tao has written many exciting and imaginative books. Here are some of his popular titles:
- Across the River, which has beautiful illustrations by Anastasia Arkhipova.
- New Legends of the Shanhai jing (《山海经新传说》)
- Kua Fu and Xiaojuxian (《夸父与小菊仙》)
- The Jingwei Bird and Nvwa (《精卫鸟与女娃》)
- Pangu and the Transparent Girl (《盘古与透明女孩》)
- The Botanical Garden at Noon (《正午的植物园》)
- Open the Skylight (《打开天窗》)
- The Dandelion Collection Station (《蒲公英收购站》)
- White Bird (《白鸟》)
- The Girl who Flew with the Dandelions (《随蒲公英一起飞的女孩》)
- Like a Song, Like a Poem (《如歌如诗》)
- The Pixie Appears in a Flash (《精灵闪现》)
- Residents in the Ruins (《废墟居民》)
- Bubble Goes Travelling (《泡泡儿去旅行》)
- Fake Fox (《虚狐》)
- Flower House Post Office (《花舍邮局》)
- Gengzi Red Scarf (《庚子红巾》)
- Sea Papa's Blue House (《海爸爸蓝房子》)
