Woongjin ThinkBig Picture Book 'Dallida Bomyeon'... Wins 'Bologna Ragazzi Award'

Woongjin ThinkBig announced on the 6th that the children's book "Dallida Bomyeon" received the "Bologna Ragazzi Award" at the 2024 Bologna International Children's Book Fair.

The Bologna Ragazzi Award, presented at the world's largest children's book award event, the Bologna International Children's Book Fair, is given to books that demonstrate excellent educational and artistic value and is also known as the "Nobel Prize of children's literature." Awards are given in a total of five categories, including fiction, nonfiction, and opera drama. "Dallida Bomyeon" received a Special Mention (Excellence Award) in the Comics - Early Reader category.

Cover of Woongjin ThinkBig's 'If You Keep Running'. (Photo by Woongjin ThinkBig)

"Dallida Bomyeon" is a picture book by author Kim Ji-an that depicts the unexpected experiences of the protagonist "Ttugo-ssi," who, tired from a busy daily life, runs through the city and along roads he has never seen before. It was especially praised for effectively conveying the freedom of modern people escaping repetitive routines and the happiness felt in rest.

Author Kim Ji-an has presented numerous children's books such as "My Way Cream Bread" and "It's Okay, Slowly Lizard." Kim said, "This work was created to cheer on everyone who is diligently running their own path today," adding, "I will continue to present picture books that offer warm comfort and encouragement to readers."

Meanwhile, the 66th edition of the 2024 Bologna International Children's Book Fair saw 65 global publishers submit a total of 3,355 works, making it the largest number of books ever to compete. The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on April 8 at the Bologna International Children's Book Fair in Bologna, Italy, and the fair will run for four days until the 11th.