Daughter of Blue City: A Novel of Coming-of-Age Through Revolutionary China

*** 2026 International Book Awards, Winner for Inspirational Fiction, Winner for Young Adult Fiction, Finalist for Multicultural Fiction*** 2026 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY), Bronze Medal for Multicultural Fiction*** 2026 Independent Press Award (IPA): Distinguished Favorite for Cultural Heritage*** 2025 Best Book Awards (22nd Annual Awards by American Book Fest), Finalist for Multicultural Fiction*** The 2025 Goethe Book Awards for Post-1750 Historical Fiction, Long-listedHow do you survive when the world you know is at war with itself?In the unyielding chaos of China's Cultural Revolution, young Lianlian's life is a constant battle against family violence, public shame, and brutal poverty. Raised by a resilient mother and anchored by her little sister, she learns to endure, but with a family fractured by divorce, a future seems impossible.When the political climate finally shifts and the nation scrambles for direction, Lianlian discovers her most powerful weapon is her mind. With few options left, she fixates on a single a chance at a university education. Fueled by sheer will and the quiet support of her mother, she fights for her spot at a top university, seeing it as the one true path to building a life of her own.If you like any books on Chinese culture by Amy Tan and Lisa See and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith, you will like this book!