Launch of Chilean classic children's book series "Papelucho" in Vietnam

On June 24 in Hanoi, the VietnamEducation Publishing House in collaboration with the Chilean Embassy officially launched the classic Chilean children's book series - "Papelucho."

“Papelucho” consists of 12 episodes, 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 how to be angry, knows how to argue, but always longs to be loved and understood.

The special feature of “Papelucho” is the diary format - close, easy to read, inspiring children to write their own stories.

Mr. Nguyen Tien Thanh - Chairman of the Board of Members, General Director of Vietnam Education Publishing House speaking. (Photo: Thu Hoai/Vietnam+)

With a lively, natural and unimposing writing style, Papelucho makes readers feel like they are 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 inspirational companion of Vietnamese children.

Mr. Nguyen Tien Thanh, Chairman of the Board of Members, General Director of 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.

Author Marcela Paz (1902-1985). (Photo: https://www.papelucho.cl)

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 Embassy of Chile in Vietnam, and the companionship of Phuong Nam Education Investment and Development Joint Stock Company.

The leader of the Vietnam Education Publishing House said 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.

Mr. Nguyen Tien Thanh 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.

The Chilean Ambassador assessed that this is not only a publishing event, but also the result of a strong connection between the two cultures and two countries of Vietnam and Chile. (Photo: Thu Hoai/Vietnam+)

Also at the event, Mr. Sergio Narea - Chilean Ambassador to Vietnam highly appreciated the cooperation efforts between the two sides and congratulated the completion of the translation of the next two books in the series.

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.

Some of the original "Papelucho" stories.

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.

Through this event, Vietnam Education Publishing House continues to affirm its role as a leading publishing unit in the education sector. At the same time, it demonstrates its commitment to expanding international cooperation, bringing world children's literature to Vietnamese readers and promoting Vietnamese children's literature to the world./.

(Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/ra-mat-bo-truyen-thieu-nhi-kinh-dien-chile-papelucho-tai-viet-nam-post1046042.vnp