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Books for Kids
Animals in the Stars: Chinese Astrology for Kids by Gregory Crawford-
Offers an introduction to the foundations of Chinese astrology.
Awakening The Dragon: The Dragon Boat Festival by Arlene Chan-
To honor the powerful dragon, ancient Chinese people created long narrow boats that they raced in an annual rainmaking festival.
Chinese Children's Favorite Stories by Mingmei Yip-
Children will love these selections of Chinese folklore and legend.
The Key Collection by Andrea Cheng-
The relationship between Xiao Jimmy and his grandmother crosses cultures and generations, and holds strong when tested.
Landed by Milly Lee-
Because of the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act, new American immigrants are detained at San Francisco's Angel Island until they are called to take a difficult oral exam before they can "land."
Little Green: Growing Up During the Cultural Revolution by Chun Yu-
Yu recalls her childhood as a witness to a country in turmoil and struggle during the Great Cultural Revolution.
Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China by Ed Young-
Three sisters staying home alone are endangered by a hungry wolf that is disguised as their grandmother in this Chinese retelling.
My Chinatown: One Year in Poems by Kam Mak-
This tribute to family, community and childhood features the familiar streets of Chinatown and its people, storefronts, smells, and sounds.
Oranges on Golden Mountain by Elizabeth Partridge-
When hard times fall on his family, Jo Lee is sent from China to San Francisco, where he helps his uncle fish and dreams of being reunited with his mother and sister.