Children's book and young adult novelist Lee Geum-yi has made the shortlist for the 2024 Hans Christian Andersen Award, a prestigious accolade often referred to as the "Nobel Prize" of children's literature.

The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) recently announced the shortlist for this year’s award, listing Lee among the six finalists. This is the first time a South Korean novelist has been shortlisted for the literature biennale, which started in 1956 to honor the Danish children’s story writer, Hans Christian Andersen. The award recognizes one living author and one living illustrator who has made a lasting contribution to children’s literature. In 2022, illustrator Suzy Lee won the illustration award, becoming the first Korean to receive the prize.

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