Diary of Ma Yan (Revised Edition)

Author: Ma Yan
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Publishing Date: 2006-09-01
Features: One of the 100 Excellent Books Recommended by the General Administration of Press and Publication for Youth in China, featuring dozens of professional photography works that showcase the unique and solemn charm of the Northwest. Translated into 6 languages, it has become a bestseller in 19 countries across Europe and Asia, and is listed on China's bestseller charts. The life story of a girl who lost her education, a modern fairy tale that moved the world. Ma Yan's strong desire for education inspires deep respect and admiration. Many young people today do not realize how lucky they are to be able to go to school. — Clarisse, 14, France – Middle School Student
The story of Ma Yan and countless other poor children like her teaches us to cherish what we have now. — "Expert Review from the General Administration of Press and Publication's Recommended 100 Books for Youth"
Switzerland's "Tages-Anzeiger": "A beautiful fairy tale that takes your imagination on a journey."
France's "ELLE" magazine: "A global bestseller."
France's "Humanité" newspaper: "Every child who dislikes school should read this book."
France's "Journal de l'Enfant": "Ma Yan, the reader's choice for the year's young person."
This book is the diary of an out-of-school girl discovered by Pierre Askhi (Han Shi), a reporter for France's "Libération" newspaper, during his visit to Xihuogu, Ningxia. The diary recounts the daily life of a rural girl in the west, her longing for education, her worries about dropping out, her pain over her mother's refusal to let her go to school, and her determination to change her fate through learning. In 2002, he compiled and published it in Paris, which quickly climbed France's annual bestseller charts. Its rights were sold to multiple countries, including Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, and the UK, becoming a bestseller in many nations. Soon, Ma Yan became the village's first female middle school student. She devoted herself to studying, received continuous interviews from domestic and international media, participated in promotional events for "The Diary of Ma Yan" in cities like Paris and Beijing, and donated royalties to help other out-of-school children return to school.
As she grew older, Ma Yan experienced joys and frustrations she had never imagined in life and worked hard to create her own future. The revised edition of the diary reflects her new experiences in her new life.