Chinese illustrator Cai Gao wins Hans Christian Andersen Award

Photo taken on April 13, 2026 shows books illustrated by Cai Gao on the Bologna Children's Book Fair in Bologna, Italy. Chinese illustrator Cai Gao won the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award, with the announcement made on Monday at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in Italy. The award was established in 1956 by the International Board on Books for Young People, a leading international organization dedicated to promoting children's books. It is presented biennially to a living author and illustrator whose work has made a lasting contribution to children's literature. [Photo/Xinhua]