Moying Li

“Snow Falling in Spring joins other important books about the Cultural Revolution . . . as childhood testimonies to national trauma, cautionary tales for our own time, and appreciations for homes, old and new.” —The San Francisco Chronicle

“At its essence, this is a book about the value of reading--to escape, to learn, to be sustained and to grow.” —The New York Times Book Review

“The simple, direct narrative will grab readers with the eloquent account of daily trauma and hope.” —Booklist, Starred Review

“Li effectively builds the climate of fear that accompanies the rise of the Red Guard. . . . Sketches about her grandparents root the narrative within a broader context of Chinese traditions as well as her own family's values, establishing a basis for Li's later portrayal of the individuals around her who respond to oppression with hope and faith in knowledge and education.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

“Beautifully written . . . offers a somewhat broader view of a nation in turmoil and illustrates the grit and determination necessary for survival in a dysfunctional society.” —School Library Journal

“The narrative will enable readers to sympathize with Li and feel relief when she leaves to study at Swarthmore College after ten years of education in China.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Anyone under the impression that liberty, justice, and the pursuit of happiness is a birthright will find this book illuminating.” —Peter Sís, author of The Wall