My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder

In My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder (2018–present), Lerner Publishing Group presents a single-issue graphic novel by artist Nie Jun, capturing the quiet magic of daily life in Beijing's hutong neighborhoods. Through four interconnected tales, the book follows a young girl and her grandfather as they discover wonder in the ordinary—from a mysterious kite to a dancing frog. Nie Jun's warm, watercolor-style art brings a gentle, slice-of-life perspective to contemporary Chinese childhood. This series matters for its tender, culturally specific storytelling that celebrates imagination and community.