Don't forget the "aging" of them, encounter childlike innocence and fun, at the Shanghai Book Fair Shanghai | Book Fair | Childlike innocence
Over the weekend, the Shanghai Book Fair welcomed a large influx of visitors. The figures of elderly people with white hair and young children carefully flipping through books in the crowd always move people. Many publishers lament that as a popular book fair with high citizen participation, the most important value of the Shanghai Book Fair may lie in this.
Dedicated to children and also to their parents
On August 20th, at the 30th anniversary of the publication of "Boy Jarry" and the original image hand-painted exhibition, two young readers born in the 10th generation recited the paragraph "Great Man Cells" from the book, winning applause from the audience for their lifelike performance. Since the solicitation of the original painting works selection activity "Draw the Cutest Boy in My Heart, Jia Li", it has received positive responses from the young painters and readers selected for the "Chu Mang Plan" of Shanghai Oil Painting Sculpture Park. After 30 years, why do children today still resonate with the stories of male Jia Li and female Jia Mei? Author Qin Wenjun said, "I am fortunate to have preserved all my experiences in their original form and integrated them into campus novel creation. These feelings are not limited by the era and social environment, nor are they worn away by the passage of time."
Wang Wei, Secretary of the Party Group of the Shanghai Writers Association, said, "The emergence of" Boys' Jia Li "echoes the expectations and calls of children's literature in the early 1990s for" returning to children ". Kan Ninghui, President of Century Publishing Group, hopes that" Boys' Jia Li "will focus on high-quality publishing content, try all media dissemination forms, and better radiate the literary charm of classic works.".
At the "Contextualized Reading and Writing: He and She on the Road of Literary Innovation - New Generation Children's Literature Writers' Works Sharing Conference," four new generation children's literature writers, Dai Yingniao, Huang Yingzhao, Mei Yu, and Lei Zhenyu, appeared. In Dai Yunniao's "Little Bear Bun Adventure" series, Little Bear Bun can turn the ethereal wind into a "wind horse", which is inspired by classical literature. In Li Bai's poetry, there is a saying "Ni is clothing, wind is a horse". Huang Yingzhao's "Dream Tapir in the Pillow" won the gold medal at the first Qin Wenjun Children's Literature Innovation Award. She wants to use fairy tale writing to heal the restless hearts of contemporary children. Although parenting is becoming increasingly refined, children nowadays often face overly high expectations from their parents.
How do adults and children face their negative emotions? The emotional picture book "Elf Song" sharing event was held at the Great Hidden Bookstore in Wukang Building. "The Song of Elves" is the annual recommended work of the 34th Chen Bochui International Children's Literature Award. The rhythmic and poetic text, combined with beautiful illustrations, allows readers to gain inner peace. The picture book author and Polish illustrator Silvia Krahulets stated that this book is dedicated to all readers who can perceive beauty and seek to improve their quality of life, as well as to children and their parents. According to the responsible editor Kang Hua, "Song of the Elves" is the first work released by the International Copyright Department of China Welfare Association Press. It was held at the Shanghai Book Fair sub venue opposite the former residence of Song Qingling at the Da Yin Bookstore, paying tribute to the founder of China Welfare Association, Mr. Song Qingling.
Childlike innocence and fun bloom in every corner of the city. The Baoshan Branch of the Shanghai Book Fair held the "Encounter · Children's Fun" Baoshan Reading Month series, with Smart Bay as the main venue and children's reading as the main theme, launching more than 40 series of reading activities. On the evening of August 19th, a song "Childhood" was played at the Box Collection Music Square of the Smart Bay Science and Technology Innovation Park. At the Children's Fun and Book Culture Market, there were characteristic books, as well as intangible cultural heritage works, interactive experiences, and the cultural and creative surroundings of the Chen Bochui International Children's Literature Award, attracting citizens to linger in the song. As a brand activity of Baoshan Library, the "Magic True Painting Play Series" boutique online reading activity invited 11 picture book creators, including Xu Yu'an, Yumaru, and Yang Bo, to share their works during the Shanghai Book Fair. They used watercolor pens, old newspapers, rollers, clay and other tools to lead young readers to create together.
Taking care of the elderly is taking care of oneself after many years
How to face aging is an important issue in life. At this year's Shanghai Book Fair, a set of "elderly experience devices" attracted readers' attention. This is a special wearable device consisting of eye masks, earmuffs, vests, leggings, and shoes. Wearing them, young and middle-aged readers can experience the possible state that may occur after aging. At the booth of Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House, the newly published "Encyclopedia of Elderly Care" is occasionally opened by readers, saying, "It is clear and understandable. There are elderly people at home to take care of, which is very practical."
Xu Lei, the responsible editor, introduced that home-based elderly care is currently the main way of elderly care for ordinary families, and it is also a future development trend. Taking good care of home-based elderly people is taking care of oneself many years later. Taking care of elderly parents is not simply physical labor, nor is it simply technical work. Both the elderly and their caring relatives may experience physical and psychological pain, even torture, as well as social and cultural impacts. The Encyclopedia of Elderly Care has a special chapter on how to experience the sense of embarrassment, helplessness, and loss of the elderly. There is also a special chapter on how to save energy, protect oneself, and seek help for caregivers. "I hope that under the caring and scientific care, every 'old baby' can have a safe old age."
"Aging" is an unknown world. At the booth of Shanghai Sanlian Bookstore, last month's publication "What Does Aging Mean" frequently caught the attention of young readers. Responsible editor Du Juan told reporters that in this book, Japanese clinical psychology pioneer Hayao Kawaha encourages people to face their own and those around them aging calmly through 110 topics. In the current aging society, readers need theoretical works and practical guidance on elderly issues. For example, how to get along with elderly people. There is an example in the book where sensitive elderly people feel treated in a condescending manner when they hear words like "I'll pour you a glass of water" or "I'll accompany you for a walk.".
"Sometimes our fear and anxiety about aging stem from magnifying the living conditions of young adults throughout our lives." Translator Li Jing said at the new book sharing meeting that old age is an important stage in life, and many people may think that "old people do nothing", but as long as they exist, they are meaningful.
