Children's BRI Stories[Photo provided to China Daily]

ThereleaseofChildren'sBRIStories,afull-colorpicturebookthatinterprets the essence of the Belt and Road Initiative for youngsters, was held on June 16.

Throughengagingstoriesandillustrations,thebookintroducesyoungreaderstothe background, goals, and significance of the initiative as well as the profound history history and diverse cultures of the countries involved in the initiative.

Wang Yiwei, author of the bookChildren's BRI Storiesdelivers a speech at the book's release event on June 16.[Photo provided to China Daily]

ItsauthorWangYiwei,deputydirectoroftheAcademyofXiJinpingThought on Socialismwith Chinese Characteristics for a New Era at Renmin University of China, said that it's important for him to grasp the theories behind the initiative when writing the book.

"Writingthebookrequiresaheartfullofloveandusingaclearandaccessiblewritingstyle that could resonate with the youngsters," he said.

LuoLinquan,vice-president of the China Public Diplomacy Association, said the book integrates the theory of the Belt and Road Initiative with the history and culture of the countries involved in the initiative in an easy-to-understand language in the form of illustrations and texts, showing the unique charm of different civilizations. He said that this book will become a window for young people to learn about the initiative and broaden their horizons.

LiLingling,directorofAnhuiChildren'sPublishingHousewhichisthebook's publisher, added that the bookoffers young readers a glimpse into the distinctive allure of different civilizations while conveying China's long-standing diplomatic attitude.

"ThebookhelpschildrengainaclearunderstandingofthegreateffortsChina is makingforthedevelopmentofhumanityamid the unprecedented global changes of our time,"shesaid.