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Tang Sulan
Tang Sulan at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2023
Tang Sulan at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2023
Native name
汤素兰
Born January 1965 (age 60)
Ningxiang County, Hunan, China
Occupation Writer, politician
Language Chinese
Alma mater Hunan Normal University
Zhejiang University
Period 1986–present
Genre Novel, prose, poem, fairy tale
Notable works Duoduo and Enchanter
Duoduo and Witch
Duoduo and Super Nurse

Tang Sulan (born in January 1965) is a famous writer from China. She writes many different kinds of books, like novels, stories, and poems. But she is most known for her amazing fairy tales and other books for children. She also teaches at Hunan Normal University as a professor.

About Tang Sulan's Life

Tang Sulan was born in a place called Ningxiang County in Hunan, China, in 1965. She went to Hunan Normal University and finished her studies in 1985. There, she focused on Chinese Literature. Later, in 1988, she continued her education at Zhejiang University and graduated in 1991.

Tang Sulan started sharing her stories and writings in 1986. In 1999, she became a member of the China Writers Association. This is a big group for writers in China. She also joined another group called the China Association for Promoting Democracy.

In 2008, she was chosen to be part of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. This group helps give advice to the government in China.

In July 2021, Tang Sulan was asked to be a special advisor for the Hunan Provincial People's Government. She will serve in this role until July 2026. On March 13, 2023, she was chosen to lead the Hunan Writers Association. This shows how important she is in the world of writing in Hunan.

Tang Sulan's Amazing Books

Tang Sulan has written many wonderful books for young readers. Her stories often take you to magical places with interesting characters. Here are some of her popular works:

Magical Fairy Tales

  • Duoduo and Enchanter
  • Duoduo and Witch
  • Seeking the Happy Island
  • Attic Spirit
  • Walking Fireflies To Home
  • Kid With Big Mouth
  • Duoduo and Super Nurse
  • Stupid Wolf and His Parent
  • School Life of The Stupid Wolf
  • Stupid Wolf's Trip
  • Stupid Wolf's Stories
  • How Beautiful The Small Witch
  • Horse Live on The Roof
  • Bunny and His Friends
  • Girl and Gardenia
  • Great Garden

Exciting Novellas

  • Zhangyawu's Diary
  • The Joy Zhen Shuai
  • Super Genius Stupid Bear
  • Black Love In Mountains

Thoughtful Proses and Poems

  • Rain in The Field
  • Sounds of Dream
  • What Words Could Never Say

Awards and Recognitions

Tang Sulan's books have won many important awards, showing how much people love her stories.

  • Stupid Wolf's Stories won several awards:
    • The 7th Xin Yixi Literary Prize (1994)
    • The 1st Zhang Tianyi Fairy Tale Prize (1999)
    • The Bingxin Children's Literary Prize
    • The 5th National Children's Literary Award (1998)
  • Duoduo and Witch won the 4th National Children's Literary Award (1995).
  • Horse Live on The Roof received the 7th Chen Bochui Children's Literary Prize (1999).
  • Bunny and His Friends was honored with the 5th National Book Award.
  • Girl and Gardenia won the 2nd Zhang Tianyi Fairy Tale Prize (2001).
  • Great Garden received the 8th National Excellent Children's Literary Award (2010).
  • She was also named "One of the top ten people influencing Hunan."
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