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Authors & stories

Award-winning authors. Stories to treasure.

Dudu brings together work by more than 100 authors. Meet some of our award-winning writers and explore a wealth of literary lives, honours and stories.

Ge Cuilin · 葛翠琳

Children’s author · Bing Xin Award co-founder

Ge Cuilin · 葛翠琳

A leading voice in Chinese fairy tales, Ge Cuilin wrote stories that have accompanied generations of children. Her work brings together the imagination of folk tales and a lasting concern for kindness and courage.

Background

Born in Leting, Hebei, Ge Cuilin (1930–2022) began publishing in 1949. Her writing spans fairy tales, fiction, essays and plays, with works translated into English, French, German, Russian and Japanese.

In 1990, she helped establish the Bing Xin Award with Bing Xin and Han Suyin. As a founder and judge, she also supported new writers and the development of children’s literature.

Awards & recognition

  • Wild Grapes — first prize in the second national awards for children’s literary and artistic creation (1954–1979).
  • The Tumbling Puppet and The Singing Portrait — National Outstanding Children’s Literature Award.
  • The puppet-film adaptation of Wild Grapes received a youth television programme award at the Munich TV Festival in 1986.

Selected & award-winning works

  • Wild Grapes · 野葡萄

    Her signature tale of a young goose-herding girl’s courage and kindness.

  • The Singing Portrait · 会唱歌的画像

    An award-winning fantasy following Xing’er into the world beyond a picture frame.

  • The Tumbling Puppet · 翻筋斗的小木偶

    An award-winning tale of a puppet whose fortunes change with the people holding its strings.

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  • Little Mouse, Big Mouse · 小老鼠·鼠老大

    Little Mouse, Big Mouse · 小老鼠·鼠老大 →

    Written and narrated by Ge Cuilin; illustrated by Xu Yi. Try the reading sample.

  • The Bridal Sedan Chair · 抬花轿

    The Bridal Sedan Chair · 抬花轿

    A fairy tale featured in the Dudu book catalogue.

  • Wild Grapes · 野葡萄

    Wild Grapes · 野葡萄

    Her celebrated fairy tale, included in Dudu’s author collection.

  • Little Path, Little Grass · 小路·小草

    Little Path, Little Grass · 小路·小草

  • The Green Cottage · 绿色小屋

    The Green Cottage · 绿色小屋

  • Red Date Grove III · 红枣林三

    Red Date Grove III · 红枣林三

  • Pieces of Sunshine · 碎太阳

    Pieces of Sunshine · 碎太阳

  • The Clever Daughter-in-Law · 巧媳妇

    The Clever Daughter-in-Law · 巧媳妇

and many more.

China Writers Association · Author biography ↗ (opens a new tab)

Fang Shaoying · 方韶英

Children’s author · 2010 Bing Xin Award recipient

Fang Shaoying · 方韶英

Fang Shaoying writes fairy tales, children’s poetry and books for young readers. His work connects literary imagination with a sustained interest in children’s reading and writing.

Background

His writing has appeared in Children’s Literature and Oriental Youth, with educational articles in Chinese-language teaching newspapers. His fairy tales were selected for the 2012 annual anthology of Chinese children’s literature.

Awards & recognition

  • 2010 Bing Xin Children’s Literature Award — the children’s poetry work 1, 2, 3, Let’s Walk Together received a merit award.

Selected & award-winning works

  • 1, 2, 3, Let’s Walk Together · 1，2，3，一起走

    Bing Xin Award-winning children’s poetry, 2010.

  • The Lion’s Smile · 狮子的微笑

    A published collection of fairy tales.

  • Stories of Famous People · 中外名人故事

    Published by Sichuan Children’s Publishing House.

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  • Qiqi the Wrongly Accused Weasel · 被冤枉的黄鼠狼奇奇

    Qiqi the Wrongly Accused Weasel · 被冤枉的黄鼠狼奇奇

    A Dudu story by Fang Shaoying.

  • The High Jump Contest · 跳高比赛

    The High Jump Contest · 跳高比赛

    A Dudu story by Fang Shaoying.

and many more.

Chiew Ruoh Peng · 周若鹏

Malaysian poet · Hua Zong Literature Award recipient

Chiew Ruoh Peng · 周若鹏

Chiew Ruoh Peng writes poetry, essays and newspaper columns, and brings his words to the stage through poetry recitals and comedy. His work moves between literary expression and observations of everyday life.

Background

Born in Kuala Lumpur in 1974, he publishes in Malaysian newspapers and on his own website. He began performing in the Dong Di Yin poetry events in 1999, exploring poetry through recitation, magic and collaborations with dance.

Awards & recognition

  • 1999 Hua Zong Literature Award — merit award for poetry.
  • 2001 National Outstanding Young Poet Award (Malaysia).
  • 2009 Hai-O Literature Award — merit award.

Selected & award-winning works

  • Speed Reading · 速读

    Poetry collection, published by Dajiang in 2008.

  • Vanilla · 香草

    Poetry collection, published in 2013.

  • Death of a Phase · 阶段之死

    A book about life’s turning points, published in 2024.

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  • Eavesdropping · 窃听

    Eavesdropping · 窃听

  • Endurance Racing Is an Exercise in Self-Torment · 耐力赛是很自虐的事

    Endurance Racing Is an Exercise in Self-Torment · 耐力赛是很自虐的事

Chiew Ruoh Peng · Official biography ↗ (opens a new tab)

Yang Huping · 杨胡平

Children’s author · 2018 Bing Xin Award recipient

Yang Huping · 杨胡平

Yang Huping writes children’s stories and fantasy. His award-winning work brings imaginative writing to young readers, including two Bing Xin Award stories available in Dudu.

Background

A member of the Gansu Writers Association, he was named among the second group of Gansu’s Eight Outstanding Children’s Literature Writers. His work has also received recognition in children’s song and fable-writing competitions.

Awards & recognition

  • 2018 Bing Xin Award for New Children’s Literature.
  • Twelve Zodiac Pebbles — third prize at the third White Whale World Cup for original children’s fantasy.

Selected & award-winning works

  • The Musician Without an Instrument · 不用琴的琴师

    A Bing Xin Award work, also available in Dudu.

  • Flying “Dead Leaves” · 片片“枯叶”飞

    A Bing Xin Award work, also available in Dudu.

  • Twelve Zodiac Pebbles · 十二生肖鹅卵石

    White Whale World Cup prize-winning fantasy.

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  • The Musician Without an Instrument · 不用琴的琴师

    The Musician Without an Instrument · 不用琴的琴师

    Read this Bing Xin Award work in Dudu.

  • Flying “Dead Leaves” · 片片“枯叶”飞

    Flying “Dead Leaves” · 片片“枯叶”飞

    Read this Bing Xin Award work in Dudu.

  • Little Stream · 小溪水

    Little Stream · 小溪水

    A Dudu story by Yang Huping.

and many more.

China Gansu · White Whale prize report ↗ (opens a new tab)

Lu Lifang · 陆利芳

Pen name: Zhi Mo (芝墨) · 2018 Bing Xin Award recipient

Lu Lifang · 陆利芳

Writing as Zhi Mo, Lu Lifang moves between fairy tales, fantasy and school stories. Her work combines inventive worlds with the energy and experiences of children’s everyday lives.

Background

Her stories have appeared widely in newspapers and magazines for primary and secondary pupils, with more than two million Chinese characters of writing published. Her published work includes fairy tales and illustrated stories for younger readers.

Awards & recognition

  • 2018 Bing Xin Award for New Children’s Literature.

Selected & award-winning works

  • The Snail That Lost Its Shell · 田螺丢了它的壳

    A published fairy-tale work under her pen name, Zhi Mo.

  • The 9,999-Year-Old Monster · 九千九百九十九岁的老妖怪

    Featured in Beijing Publishing Group’s selection of new writing.

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  • The Trapped Child · 被困的小孩

    The Trapped Child · 被困的小孩

    A Dudu story by Lu Lifang.

  • Yu Xiaotian and Damian · 余小天和达米安

    Yu Xiaotian and Damian · 余小天和达米安

    A Dudu story by Lu Lifang.

  • Riding an Ostrich to School · 骑着鸵鸟去上学

    Riding an Ostrich to School · 骑着鸵鸟去上学

    A Dudu story by Lu Lifang.

  • A Bear Named Bill · 一只名叫“比尔”的熊

    A Bear Named Bill · 一只名叫“比尔”的熊

  • A Letter to Mr Whale · 给鲸鱼先生的一封信

    A Letter to Mr Whale · 给鲸鱼先生的一封信

  • A Cat’s Dreams and Distant Places · 猫的梦想和远方

    A Cat’s Dreams and Distant Places · 猫的梦想和远方

  • The Cat Noodle Shop at Noon · 中午十二点的猫面馆

    The Cat Noodle Shop at Noon · 中午十二点的猫面馆

and many more.

Beijing Publishing Group · Selected new writing ↗ (opens a new tab)