Defying China
A Memoir
$44.59
- Hardcover
352 pages
- Release Date
8 April 2026
Summary
The incredible true story of a teen who became an activist for the Tibetan independence movement, for readers of Red Scarf Girl and Farewell to Manzanar.
Tsultrim Dolma, born in a tiny village in the stunning mountains of eastern Tibet, always knew there had to be more than the life expected of her: More than no education, because her family was poor. More than being married off at a young age, because she was a girl. More than barely getting by under oppressive Chin…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593615959 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593615956 |
| Author: | Tsultrim Dolma, Rebecca Wei Hsieh |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Dial Books for Young Readers,US |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 8 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 425g |
| Dimensions: | 28mm x 149mm x 219mm |
| Audience Age: | 14 |
Critics Review
★ “This work shows the power of prayer and the kindness of strangers when facing horrifying circumstances. This powerfully and accessibly written story puts a human face on complex, ongoing issues. Chilling and memorable; a must-read.” —Kirkus, starred review
★ “An eye-opening, incredible story … A worthy addition to library collections, especially where history and memoirs are popular.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“In this unflinching memoir … vivid language transports readers to the Kham region.” —Publishers Weekly
”[A] vivid memoir … Visceral descriptions of Dolma’s emotional, spiritual, and physical journey create an immersive story.” —Booklist
Tsultrim Dolma
Tsultrim Dolma is a Tibetan American activist who first garnered attention for her testimony before Congress, and has since been profiled by multiple outlets (including The Independent, USA Today, and The Washington Times) in advocating for Tibetan liberation.
Rebecca Wei Hsieh is a writer from Taipei, Taiwan, where she grew up under political and military pressure from the People’s Republic of China; her work has been featured in outlets like We Need Diverse Books, Observer, and Book Riot.
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