Huang Beijia facts for kids
Huang Beijia (Chinese: 黄蓓佳) was born in 1955. She is a well-known Chinese writer. She writes many kinds of stories for both adults and young readers.
About Huang Beijia
Huang Beijia was born in 1955. Her hometown is Rugao, in Jiangsu Province, China. She started writing in 1972. Her first stories were published in 1973. These early works often focused on the lives of students and their feelings. They also explored how people felt about relationships.
Some of her early famous books include Carnival Every Night, Midnight Cocktail, and Century Romance. Later, she became a very popular author for children and young adults. In 2020, China chose her as their nominee for the important Hans Christian Andersen Award. This award is like the Nobel Prize for children's literature.
Huang Beijia studied Chinese Literature at Peking University. She also holds an important job in the Foreign Affairs Office of Jiangsu Province. She helps lead the Writers Association of Jiangsu Province. Since 1984, she has been a member of the Chinese Writers Association. This is a big group for writers in China.
Books by Huang Beijia (in English)
Here are some of Huang Beijia's books that have been translated into English:
- I Want To Be Good, translated by Nicky Harman (New Classic Press, 2021). The original Chinese title is [我要做好孩子].
- Flight of the Bumblebee, translated by Nicky Harman (Balestier Press, 2022). The original Chinese title is [野蜂飞舞].
