Chen Chih-yuan (; born 1975
) is a picture book writer and illustrator from
Taiwan.
Several of his books have been translated into English, including ''Guji Guji'', the story of a '
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' described in a review by ''
The New York Times'' as having "vivid characters...rendered with wit and warmth".
Chen is a three-time winner of the
Hsin Yi Picture Book Award.
The English-language translation of ''Guji Guji'' was an
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and appeared on the
New York Times Bestseller List.
Works
*''The Featherless Chicken'' Heryin Books, Inc., 2006,
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*''The Best Christmas Ever'', Heryin Books, 2006,
*"小鱼散步" ''On My Way to Buy Eggs'', Kane/Miller Book Publishers, 2003,
*''Artie and Julie '', Heryin Books, 2008,
References
Chinese children's writers
Living people
Taiwanese writers
1975 births
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