Zhu Chengliang facts for kids

Zhu Chengliang (朱成梁) is a famous Chinese author and illustrator. He creates wonderful children's books. His art often uses traditional Chinese painting styles. He has won many awards for his work.

About Zhu Chengliang

Zhu Chengliang was born in Shanghai, China, in 1948. He grew up in a city called Suzhou. He studied art at Nanjing University. After his studies, he worked as an author, an illustrator, an editor, and a designer. Today, he is a Deputy Chief Editor at the Jiangsu Fine Arts Publishing House.

Amazing Awards and Recognitions

Zhu Chengliang's books have won many important awards. Here are some of them:

• His book Grandpa's Tinderbox was nominated for the IBBY Honour List in 2014. This is a special list of excellent children's books from around the world.
• The Chinese version of A New Year's Reunion won first prize in the Feng Zikai Children's Book Award in 2010. This award celebrates the best Chinese children's picture books.
• The English translation of A New Year's Reunion was chosen by the New York Times as one of the Ten Best Illustrated Books in 2011.
• The Sparkling Rabbit-Shaped Lamp was a Runner Up in the 4th UNESCO Noma Concours for Picture Book Illustrations in 1984. This was an international competition for picture book artists.

His Wonderful Books

Zhu Chengliang has created many beloved books. Here are some of his works:

• All in a Day (with author Mitsumasa Anno), published in 1986.
• The Story of the Kitchen God, published in 1988.
• Flame (with author Xi Dun also known as ET Seton), published in 2007.
• A New Year's Reunion (with author Yu Li-qiong), published in 2008.
• Grandpa's Tinderbox, published in 2013.
• Sweet Laba Congee (with author Zhang Qiusheng), published by Reycraft Books in 2020.