Vietnam Education Publishing House launches children's book series Papelucho

(NLDO) - The announcement ceremony of the classic Chilean children's book series - Papelucho, was held by the Vietnam Education Publishing House in Hanoi.

On June 24 in Hanoi, the VietnamEducation Publishing House (VEP) in collaboration with the Chilean Embassy held a ceremony to announce the official availability of the classic Chilean children's book series - Papelucho in Vietnam.

Mr. Nguyen Tien Thanh - Chairman of the Board of Members, General Director of Vietnam Education Publishing House - delivered the opening speech at the ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Tien Thanh, Chairman of the Board of Members, General Director of the Vietnam Education Publishing House, assessed that this is not only a publishing event, but also the result of a strong connection between two cultures, two countries Vietnam and Chile, through a special bridge - children's literature.

Bringing this series closer to Vietnamese readers, especially children, not only helps them access a rich cultural treasure, but also opens up opportunities for them to explore , empathize and develop their thinking through simple yet profound stories. This is the result of a positive and goodwill cooperation journey between the Vietnam Education Publishing House, the Chilean Embassy in Vietnam, and the companionship of Phuong Nam Education Investment and Development Joint Stock Company.

Chilean Ambassador to Vietnam Sergio Narea Guzman highly appreciated the cooperation efforts between the two sides.

The project not only contributes to spreading reading culture, but also affirms the pioneering role of Vietnam Education Publishing House in integrating international publishing trends, bringing Vietnamese young readers books rich in humanistic values.

Mr. Nguyen Tien Thanh emphasized that introducing "Papelucho" to young Vietnamese readers is not only to enrich the children's bookshelf. It also represents a new direction in the product internationalization strategy, bringing Vietnamese readers closer to the cultural quintessence of humanity.

The General Director of the Vietnam Education Publishing House hopes that "Papelucho" with its diary format and vivid characters will be a valuable companion to Vietnamese students, inspiring them to write their own stories.

Mr. Sergio Narea Guzman, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Chile to Vietnam, highly appreciated the cooperative efforts between the two sides and congratulated the completion of the translation of the next two books in the series.

Sergio Narea Guzman said that young readers will easily sympathize with the language and emotions of the character Papelucho. The book is not dogmatic, nor is it intended to educate children like a textbook. In essence, this is a work written for children, honestly reflecting the inner world of children, like a real-life diary full of vitality and sincerity.

"I believe that today's event is a clear demonstration of the deep cultural cooperation between Vietnam and Chile. For me personally, this is also the most meaningful way to demonstrate my mission, in the last days before the end of my term of office in Vietnam" - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Chile to Vietnam expressed.

Poet Tran Dang Khoa took a souvenir photo with the General Director of Vietnam Education Publishing House

The book launch event is part of the cultural cooperation between the two countries, following the success of the first translation launch in December 2024.

At the ceremony, the Vietnam Education Publishing House announced its plan to release the entire set of 12 books of "Papelucho" in the near future, one of the typical works of Chilean children's literature. The book series is published by the Vietnam Education Publishing House and distributed by Phuong Nam Education Investment and Development Joint Stock Company.

General Director of Vietnam Education Publishing House Nguyen Tien Thanh presents flowers to Ambassador Sergio Narea Guzman

Papelucho consists of 12 volumes, telling everyday stories from the innocent and delicate perspective of an 8-year-old Chilean boy - imaginative, humorous, mischievous but profound and emotional. He records all his thoughts, experiences and secrets in a diary, from which he forms a classic children's literature work, loved in Chile and many other countries.

Author Marcela Paz has created a character who is not idealistic but real like any other child in real life – knows anger, knows how to argue, but always longs to be loved and understood. The special feature of Papelucho is the diary form – close, easy to read, inspiring children to write their own stories.

Cultural performance imbued with Chilean culture

With a lively, natural and unpretentious writing style, Papelucho has made many readers exclaim: "I feel like I'm reading the diary of a real child." The series promises to open up a familiar world where childhood is cherished, and at the same time become an inspiring companion for Vietnamese children.

Delegates attending the event

Source: https://nld.com.vn/nxb-giao-duc-viet-nam-ra-mat-bo-truyen-thieu-nhi-papelucho-196250624154351314.htm