蔡皋成为中国首位国际安徒生奖插画家奖得主！

On April 13, 2026, at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Italy, Chinese picture-book artist Cai Gao was awarded the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, becoming the first Chinese illustrator to win this top honor.

当地时间2026年4月13日，在意大利博洛尼亚国际儿童书展上，中国绘本艺术家蔡皋荣获2026年国际安徒生奖插画家奖，成为首位获此殊荣的中国插画师。

Born in Changsha in 1946, Cai Gao has devoted decades to children’s illustration, weaving Chinese ink-wash art and folk aesthetics into a uniquely poetic and innocent style. Her representative works, including Bao Er and The Tale of the Peach Blossom Spring, have earned worldwide acclaim.

蔡皋1946年生于湖南长沙，深耕儿童插画数十年，作品以水墨、民间艺术为根基，风格质朴诗意。代表作《宝儿》《桃花源的故事》等曾获国际大奖。

Known as the “Nobel Prize for children’s literature,” the biennial award recognizes lifelong contributions. The win marks global recognition for Chinese picture books and Eastern aesthetics.

国际安徒生奖被誉为“儿童文学诺贝尔奖”，每两年颁发一次，表彰终身成就。此次获奖标志着中国原创绘本与东方美学获国际高度认可。