Acclaimed British children’s writer to visit Hanoi on European days
Andy Stanton, author of the well-received British children series ‘Mr. Gum’ will visit Hanoi as part of the European Literature Days.
Andy Stanton, the acclaimed author of the beloved British children's series ‘Mr. Gum’, will visit Hanoi as part of the European Literature Days. The award-winning author will be present at the National Library, located at No. 31, Trang Thi Street, from May 11 to 12, 2025.
The English children’s writer has penned 10 books in the ‘Mr. Gum’ series. This series chronicles the whimsical adventures of Polly, a kind-hearted nine-year-old girl, along with her friend, Friday, an eccentric older man. Together, they must contend with Mr. Gum, the hilariously villainous character who despises children, animals, fun, and corn on the cob. The books are filled with humorous moments and have garnered numerous accolades, including the prestigious Roald Dahl Funny Prize.
Andy Stanton’s visit follows an exciting contest held in March 2025 by the British Council and Nha Nam Publishing House. This contest invited young people to contribute their own ideas for the Mr. Gum series. During his stay in Vietnam, Stanton will award prizes to the winners of the contest, engage in an interactive meeting with fans, and participate in a roundtable discussion with Vietnamese writers and translators on topics such as “Building bridges with books: Bringing foreign literature to Vietnam” and “Writing for Children.”
The European Literature Days is organized by the European Union of National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) in collaboration with the National Library. Books from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Denmark, and Poland that have been recently published in Vietnamese translations will be showcased. In addition to publishers’ book stalls, visitors can enjoy a variety of intriguing activities, including readings, discussions, presentations, and children’s programs. Further details about the schedule can be found on the official website of the Goethe Institute in Hanoi.
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