La Balade de Yaya Intégrale

In this three-issue series from Éditions Fei, La Balade de Yaya Intégrale follows the adventures of a young girl named Yaya and her dog, Ugly, as they navigate a world shaped by the upheavals of 1930s China. Published between 2012 and 2015, the story is a poignant, family-friendly journey that blends historical setting with a gentle coming-of-age narrative. The series is best known for the collaborative work of writer Jean-Marie Omont and artist Golo Zhao, whose expressive artwork and careful period detail bring this intimate tale to life. It stands out as a tender, visually rich entry in the Franco-Chinese comic tradition, offering a unique perspective on a turbulent era through the eyes of its resilient young heroine.