Daring to Bloom

This award-winning novel, recipient of the 4th Zhang Tianyi Children’s Literature Award, is part of Yunnan’s Elite Publishing Project and was selected for the 2020 Publicity Department’s International Publishing Program.

The series to which it belongs is funded by the National Publication Foundation of China (2019).

Set against the vibrant cultural tapestry of the Lisu ethnic group in the remote highlands of Yunnan, the novel eschews urban glamour to focus on a secluded ancient village.

Through the innocent lens of childhood, it captures a pivotal moment as the centuries-old community integrates into modern China’s societal evolution.

The narrative vividly portrays the Lisu people’s enduring traditions and unspoiled virtues, while unflinchingly examining the realities of rural education and ordinary lives amid national progress.

Above all, it is a tribute to selflessness—celebrating quiet heroes whose boundless compassion shapes destinies.

Rich in Lisu folklore and lyrical detail, the story showcases the author’s keen observational prowess and realist mastery.

Its poetic yet grounded prose wields a transformative power, mirroring the novel’s central symbol: the dove tree blossoms in the schoolyard, which inspire young hearts