18岁“小屁孩全球推荐官”将出任《小屁孩日记20》新书译者

Core Viewpoint - The signing ceremony for the Chinese version of the 20th volume of the globally popular children's literature IP "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" was held in Shanghai, with young translator Tian Wanmeng appointed for the task [1][10]. Group 1: Book Details - The 20th volume, themed around a "birthday party," focuses on the protagonist Greg's plans for his birthday, which humorously spiral out of control [3]. - The new book will maintain the series' signature style of combining illustrations and text, with a humorous core that resonates with children's interests [5]. Group 2: Translator Profile - Tian Wanmeng, at just 18 years old, is recognized as a promising young translator in children's literature, having completed translations of several works and being a bestselling author [5]. - Her role as the "global ambassador" for "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" adds to her profile, as she participated in a live-streaming event in Boston with the original author Jeff Kinney [6]. Group 3: Author's Reception - Jeff Kinney expressed surprise and delight at having such a young translator and sent blessings from the U.S., looking forward to collaborating with her to share this significant gift of growth [8]. Group 4: Publication Timeline - The translation work for "Diary of a Wimpy Kid 20" has officially begun, with the book expected to be released in May of this year [9]. - Since its debut in 2007, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" has been translated into 69 languages, selling over 300 million copies globally, and has been a consistent presence on the New York Times bestseller list for 800 weeks [9].