"A childhood world of vibrant colors in outer space, filled with astonishing adventures and marvelous scientific wonders, through which one can experience the bittersweetness, surprises, and warmth of growing up. I believe this book will etch the magical campus in space into the memories of its young readers, forming their earliest dreams and yearnings to soar among the stars."
——Liu Cixin, Hugo Award winner, Author of "The Three-Body Problem"

★ World-class sci-fi author and Hugo Award winner Hao Jingfang's debut children's sci-fi series, crafted specifically for young readers! Highly praised by Liu Cixin, the world-renowned science fiction writer, Hugo Award winner, and author of "The Three-Body Problem"!

★ Hao Jingfang: The second Chinese sci-fi author after Liu Cixin to win the Hugo Award, and the first Asian woman to receive this honor!
Her works have been published internationally across the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and more!

★ Honors & Recognition:
In 2016, she received the 74th Hugo Award for Science Fiction for her work Folding Beijing.
*The Hugo Award, named in memory of Hugo Gernsback, the "Father of Science Fiction Magazines", is presented by the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS). First awarded in 1953 at the World SF Convention, it is the highest international award in the field of sci-fi literature, known as the "Nobel Prize of Sci-Fi".

In 2021, her work Vagabonds was shortlisted for the 35th Arthur C. Clarke Award, becoming the first Chinese-language work ever nominated for this prize. It was also selected as a New York Times 2020 Globetrotting Pick and featured in "A Lit Hub 2020 Most Anticipated Books" selection.
*The Arthur C. Clarke Award was established in 1987 with the support of British sci-fi writer Arthur C. Clarke. It is regarded as "the UK's most prestigious science fiction prize" and is one of the major awards in sci-fi literature, alongside the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

★The Stellar Academy and its unique, mind-bending sci-fi concept of the "Civilization Scroll" have the potential to become another shining classic imagery in the history of world science fiction, evolving into an international phenomenon IP. Its sci-fi concepts excite sci-fi enthusiasts, much like the "monolith" in "2001: A Space Odyssey," the "dual-vector foil" in "The Three-Body Problem,"or the "space elevator" in "The Wandering Earth" – these images leave a lasting impression on readers.

★ A cosmic version of Hogwarts, a magical academy existing within the universe, serving as the ultimate STEAM lab and maker space, specifically enrolling youngsters with unique imaginations. Here, the core of the story is not about combat, but about creation, discovery, and healing; it's about curiosity, dreams, love, and art; it explores what fundamentally makes us human in a future with advanced technology.

From unique architectural structures shaped by space microgravity to cutting-edge technological inventions in the academy; from encouraging children not to overlook every thought to helping them realize various whimsical ideas. It aims to provide children around the world with a cosmic stage full of miracles and adventures, inspiring them to become future citizens with imagination, empathy, and the ability to collaborate in solving complex problems.

★ English translation samples available.

This series comprises 5 books: "Journey Through Time and Space," "The Civilization Scroll," "The Mystery of the Earth Battleship," "Escape from the Sage Tower," and "The Interstellar Celebration."

Ling Xiaobu, who built a spaceship model instead of doing his homework, is misunderstood by his mother for not studying seriously. Just as he steps out, frustrated, to get some fresh air, he unexpectedly receives an invitation from space – an admission letter from The Stellar Academy.

After arriving at The Stellar Academy, Ling Xiaobu discovers a place filled with all sorts of scientific inventions, where all students love thinking and being creative. Feeling mediocre and somewhat lacking in confidence, he follows his companions Little Grape and Little Chestnut and stumbles into the Lingyan Pavilion, the place where the Galaxy Academy stores confidential information. There, they uncover a secret about a civilization-devouring force in the universe.

After The Stellar Academy rescues the last survivor of the Kono planet, it comes under attack from the AI vanguard of this civilization-devouring force. At the critical moment, Ling Xiaobu musters the courage to activate the academy’s protective barrier and, together with other students, repels the AI vanguard. He finds himself growing fond of The Stellar Academy, becoming braver and more confident…

[Story Synopsis]:
Galaxy Academy is a mysterious school floating in outer space near Earth, accessible only to chosen children. It's a place of wonders: spacetime bubbles, quantum wormholes, creative workshops, an "Idea Forge" that can materialize inventions, and all sorts of amazing technology. The academy's purpose is to train the next generation of "Cosmic Guardians" to protect universal civilizations.
Thrilled yet feeling inadequate amongst seemingly more talented students, No-No quickly finds himself and his new friends in the midst of a crisis: a hostile force known as the "Devour Civilization" is invading the academy through a spacetime rift. During the battle, No-No sacrifices his beloved model spaceship to protect others, but in doing so, he discovers his latent special ability—"mental energy"—which allows him to manifest his strong will into physical protective barriers.
Meanwhile, their exploration of the academy's forbidden zone, the "Lingyan Pavilion," leads them to a scroll containing secrets of cosmic wars and "Devour Energy," accidentally triggering an alarm. As the crisis escalates, No-No grows from a panicked and self-blaming boy into a courageous hero. Ultimately, under the leadership of Captain Cherry and Professor Lemon, the students unite, using their unique wisdom and creativity to repel the invaders and safeguard the academy.
At its heart, the story is about No-No's journey of growth. He transforms from a boy who habitually says "No" as a form of protest into someone who recognizes his own worth, learning about responsibility, cooperation, and self-confidence. He understands why Galaxy Academy chose him and begins to look forward to returning by accumulating "Wisdom Energy," eager to embark on real cosmic adventures.

Hao Jingfang
Sci-fi writer, economist, and founder of the Tongxing Academy.
In August 2016, Hao Jingfang's novel "Folding Beijing" won the 74th World Science Fiction Hugo Award.
In 2018, she was named a "Young Global Leader" by the World Economic Forum.
In April 2017, she founded the Tongxing Academy, aiming to broaden children's horizons, enhance their thinking, foster creativity, and explore sustainable public welfare education.

Published Works:
Full-length Science Fiction Novels: Vagabonds, Born in 1984, Jumpnauts, etc.
Selected Short & Novelette Stories: Folding Beijing; The Mountain Sanatorium; The Question of Love; Hospital of Immortality, etc.
Young Adult Sci-Fi Series: "The Stellar Academy"series;
Short Story Collections: Lonely Depths, Journey to Afar, The Other Shore of Humanity, The Tower of Eternity, etc.
Essay Collections: Europe in Time, My Child, May You Be Brave and Have Light in Your Heart, etc.

Overseas Publication History:
"Vagabonds": Published by Rowohlt (Germany) in 2018; Head of Zeus (UK) in April 2020; Saga/Simon & Schuster (US) in April 2020; Penguin Random House (Spain) in April 2020.
"Cosmic Jumper (Jumpnauts)": Published by Saga/Simon & Schuster (US) in March 2024.
"Folding Beijing": Published in the anthology Invisible Planets: Contemporary Chinese Science Fiction in Translation by Tor Books (US) in November 2016.

Education & Career:
B.S., Center for Astrophysics, Department of Physics, Tsinghua University
Ph.D., School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University
Previously worked as a macroeconomic researcher at the China Development Research Foundation
Visiting Scholar at the Harvard Kennedy School.

Chapter 1: The Child Who Says No
Chapter 2: A Strange First Encounter
Chapter 3: The Coolest School
Chapter 4: The Mysterious Mirror
Chapter 5: The Academy's Secret
Chapter 6: The Noisy Dormitory
Chapter 7: The Idea Furnace
Chapter 8: A Reluctant Bargain
Chapter 9: A Thrilling Fall
Chapter 10: A Sudden Attack
Chapter 11: The Fart Ship
Chapter 12: The Stupidity Honey
Chapter 13: The Civilization-Devouring Force
Chapter 14: Spiritual Energy
Chapter 15: Expectations for the Future
Afterword