My Daddy is a Runner
Presentation Jeet Zdung, Tam Bui
Hear from the creators of My Daddy is a Runner in this presentation to understand more on the inspiration for the book, and the life lessons that the writer has sought to depict in the work about the struggles faced by modern families in Vietnam.
Jeet Zdung (Vietnam)
Jeet Zdung fuses traditional Vietnamese art with manga, using pencils, watercolours, ink and other digital means to create works of beauty and innovation. He has won several awards, including a silent manga audition excellence award for his manga stand up and fly. He lives in Hanoi ,Vietnam.
Tam Bui (Vietnam)
Born in Hanoi, Tam is a graduate from the National University of Singapore and is currently living in Ho Chi Minh City. Tam first began writing for her children, by translating her favorite picture books to read to her daughter. This experience led her to write her own stories that celebrate Vietnamese culture and family values. Her first picture book, This is Tết! has been translated into many languages and has become a favorite book for Vietnamese children in many countries.
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