Welsh ebook turns into first ever translated work to win Yoto Carnegie medal
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he Blue Book Of Nebo is the first-ever translated ebook to win a Yoto Carnegie medal for writing within the virtually 90-year historical past of the awards.
Celebrating youngsters’s authors and novelists who write younger grownup fiction, the award is exclusive in that it’s judged solely by librarians.
The Blue Book Of Nebo explores Welsh identification and tradition and is advised by means of the lens of a mom and son who stay within the post-apocalyptic world of Nebo.
Manon Steffan Ros, who wrote and translated the ebook, stated that rising up with the Welsh language was a “privilege” and one thing that had all the time introduced her “joy”.
Discussing what it was prefer to win the award, she stated: “I used to see the word Carnegie on the covers of my favourite books as a child and the fact that The Blue Book Of Nebo now has that honour bestowed upon it means more than I can say – and to be the first book in translation to win the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing is a source of great delight.
“One of the greatest privileges of my life has been the fact that I was raised through the medium of the Welsh language, and having to access two languages has brought me so much joy and opportunity.
“There’s a huge, lively, thriving Welsh language and cultural scene that I’m honoured to be a part of.
“Each language offers a unique and enriching perspective on the world, and so literature in translation has the potential to enhance our lives greatly.
“Your favourite book might not yet be translated into a language that you understand.”
The Yoto Carnegie Awards additionally embody a medal for illustration, which was received by Saving Sorya: Chang And The Sun Bear by Jeet Zdung.
Zdung dreamed of drawing cartoons as a toddler rising up in Vietnam and stated that the method of making the ebook “was a journey to satisfy the child’s longing” he needed to create an immersive film on paper utilizing influences of comics and manga.
Talking about what it was prefer to win the award, he stated: “Together with Trang Nguyen, we hope these books will contribute to the conservation of wildlife by sharing with the readers what we know, what we love and care about.
“For me, this is a long and enduring journey.
“Winning the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration is a great honour.
“We hope that the impact of the prize will be felt widely and draw attention to the plight of the Sun Bears and other wildlife.”
The Blue Book Of Nebo and Saving Sorya: Chang And The Sun Bear had been chosen from a shortlist of a number of titles and had been praised by judges for offering an “immersive” expertise for readers.
The authentic Welsh publication of The Blue Book Of Nebo, Llyfr Glas Nebo, has received a number of awards together with the 2019 Wales Book Of The Year.