Ms. Qin Wenjun is one of the most iconic writers of contemporary children’s literature in China. Ms. Qin shared her 30 years of experience writing in China, publishing more than 50 books with MS Mandarin students. She explained that her work while drawing on deep Chinese traditions, she has also laid new foundations for young readers. She has helped to open up new artistic space for the creation of children’s literature in contemporary China.
Story Submitted by: Maria Lee, MS Mandarin Teacher