The Legend of Xin Zi

Yang Shaoqi Qingdao Agricultural University
About

Based on the ancient Chinese folk acrobatics skill [Xin Zi], the picture book of [The Legend of the Wick] tells a legend of a village at the foot of Mount Taishan Mountain through bright colors and rich scenes of illustration. Faced with the dilemma of no snow, the young grandson Mai\'er bravely went up the mountain to seek help, and ultimately led the villagers to defeat the snow eating demon and regain a bountiful harvest. Picture books aim to inherit traditional culture, stimulate children\'s interest in folk customs, cultivate qualities of unity, cooperation, and courage to try, while promoting cultural diversity, enhancing cultural confidence and national pride.

Artist

Yang Shaoqi, an illustrator, is skilled in various art styles such as Chinese style, childrens illustrations, two thirds, rock color, printmaking, etc. He has won multiple awards including the National Second Prize in the Good Creative Digital Competition, the National Second Prize in the Milan University Works Exhibition, the First, Second, and Third Prizes in Shandong Province, and the Excellent Award in the Yuanmingyuan Creative Competition.

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