The 2012 Bologna Ragazzi Awards

The 2012 Bologna Ragazzi Awards for the best children's books in terms of graphic and editorial design have been announced. Champagne, cake, confetti, coffee, and CONGRATULATIONS go to:

New Horizons - Mentions

Misunderstanding, written by Farideh Khalatbaree and illustrated by Ali Boozari (Shabaviz Publishing Company, Tehran – Iran)

Waterlife, written and illustrated by Rambharos Jha (Tara Books, Chennai – India)

Opera Prima - Winner

Tabati, written by Nadine R. L. Touma and illustrated by Lara Assouad Khoury (Dar Onboz, Beirut - Lebanon)

Opera Prima - Mention

Grimmie's White Canvas, written and illustrated by Hyunjoo Lee (Sang Publishing, Seoul – Republic of Korea)

Thanks to my friend Jules, one of the Ragazzi jurors, for this information!

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