“Relieur” became a craft and career in Europe after the invention of printing techniques that made book publishing a practical possibility. In Japan, “relieur” is regarded as art: “the art of binding one unique book.” The relieurs wish to preserve their art for the future. Painter Ise Hideko was deeply impressed by this pride and passion.

She was not a sociable girl when she was young, so she chose drawing as her way to express herself. With her works, she opened a window to the world. She is quiet but powerful, and what’s more, she brings picture books to a higher stage of art, a unique achievement in itself.

Reservations required.
From Tuesday to Friday 11:00-18:00
Please call +86 10 5780 0200 to book. Please note that you can only book 1 seat at a time.
Members can also book by emailing: members@159.138.20.147 (Email bookings are reserved for UCCA members only.)

Note
*Doors close 30 minutes after event begins. No late entry.
*Recommended for children aged 5-9
*All materials provided.
*A Reading Reminder.
UCCASTORE has great illustrated books for both children and adults.

Lin Jing developed an interest in picture books after studying in Japan in 1998. When she came back to China in 2002, she combined her hobby with her professional experience as a teacher and worked as a literacy advocate and early childhood education specialist. In recent years,, she has been holding numerous events, such as story workshops and parenting salons, in early education centers or libraries. She has also served as a translator for picture books. Notable works she has translated include: Brother Egg (Nanhai Press), Little Shoes, Let’s Take a Walk and Faces, All Kinds of Faces (Shanghai Children Press).

The Children’s Reading Master Workshop Series is presented in cooperation with POPLAR, Japan’s largest children’s book publisher. This is a wonderful opportunity for kids and parents to experience and enjoy the work of some of the world’s finest children’s authors, illustrators and storytellers.