Hello, friends! Our book today is I Am Golden, written by Eva Chen and illustrated by Sophie Diao, a moving exploration of the Asian American experience and cultural pride. Told from the perspective of a Chinese-American immigrant couple addressing their daughter, Mei, the narrative begins by noting that the heritage of both China and America … Continue reading I Am Golden (Eva Chen)
Tag: Chinese culture
Ruby’s Wish (Shirin Yim Bridges)
Hello, friends! Today's book is Ruby's Wish, written by Shirin Yim Bridges and illustrated by Sophie Blackall, the true story of a girl and her thirst for education. In a big house in China, a long time ago, there lived an enormous family. The patriarch had taken many wives and had many children, who married … Continue reading Ruby’s Wish (Shirin Yim Bridges)
