Chen Danyan facts for kids
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Chen Danyan
陈丹燕 |
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Chen Danyan at Shanghai Book Fair 2008
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| Born | December 18, 1958 Beijing |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Alma mater | East China Normal University |
| Notable works | Nine Lives, Shanghai Trilogy |
Chen Danyan (Chinese: 陈丹燕) is a famous writer from China. She was born on December 18, 1958, in Beijing. When she was a child, her family moved to Shanghai.
Her books often tell stories about Shanghai and the lives of women there. She is well known for her three books about Shanghai: Shanghai Memorabilia, Shanghai Princess, and Shanghai Beauty.
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About Chen Danyan's Life and Books
Early Life and Career
Chen Danyan started writing articles for magazines in China in the 1970s. She studied Chinese literature at East China Normal University from 1978 to 1982. After she finished college, she worked as an editor for a magazine called Children's Epoch. This magazine was for young people.
Writing for Young People
In the mid-1980s, Chen Danyan began to write about the feelings and lives of teenage girls. Her book Nine Lives (published in 1992) is a story about her own childhood. It talks about her experiences during a difficult time in China's history.
Nine Lives was very popular. It won the UNESCO-Prize for Peace and Tolerance. It was also nominated for the German Youth Literature Prize in 1996.
Stories About Shanghai
A big part of Chen Danyan's writing focuses on her beloved city, Shanghai. She writes many articles and books that explore the history and culture of this amazing city. Her stories help readers understand what life is like in Shanghai.
Some of Chen Danyan's Books
Here are some of the books Chen Danyan has written:
- 1995 - Nine Lives - This book is about growing up in Shanghai.
- 1996 - Niuyue jiari (New York Holidays) - A book about holidays in New York.
- 1998 - Shanghai Memorabilia (上海的风花雪月) - One of her famous Shanghai books.
- 1999 - Shanghai Princess (上海的金枝玉叶) - This book was also published in English in 2010.
- 2000 - Shanghai Beauty (上海的红颜遗事) - This book tells stories about people like Yao Yao and her mother, Shangguan Yunzhu.
- 2002 - Yu he ta de zi xing che - A story about Yu and her bicycle.
- 2003 - Slow Boat To China (慢船去中国) - A travel story.
- 2006 - Shanghai: China's Bridge to the Future - This book explores Shanghai's role in China.
