Grace Lin
Author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
About the Author
Grace Lin won the Newbery Honor award for her novel "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon". (Bowker Author Biography)
Image credit: Photo by Morgan Pace
Series
Works by Grace Lin
Merry Christmas: Let's All Sing! - Box Set: Jingle Bells; Deck the Halls; The Twelve Days of Christmas; Plus CD (2004) 6 copies
franklin roosevelt and the origins of the canadian-american security alliance, 1933-45: necessary, but not necessary… (1998) 5 copies
One Is a Drummer: A Book of Numbers 2 copies
Associated Works
Our Story Begins: Your Favorite Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They… (2017) — Contributor — 89 copies
When You Grow Up to Vote: How Our Government Works for You (1932) — Illustrator, some editions — 55 copies
Tagged
Common Knowledge
- Birthdate
- 1974
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Places of residence
- Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
Florence, Massachusetts, USA - Education
- Rhode Island School of Design
- Occupations
- children's book author
children's book illustrator - Organizations
- New England Public Radio
- Awards and honors
- Champion of Change for Asian American and Pacific Islander Art and Storytelling (2016)
- Short biography
- From her official website (www.gracelin.com):
Grace Lin is the author and illustrator of more than a dozen picture books, including THE UGLY VEGETABLES and DIM SUM FOR EVERYONE! Grace's first children's novel THE YEAR OF THE DOG was released with glowing praise. While most of Grace's books are about the Asian-American experience, she believes, "Books erase bias, they make the uncommon everyday, and the mundane exotic. A book makes all cultures universal." See more about Grace and her work at www.gracelin.com.
Members
Reviews
Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind… by Grace Lin
This story talks about the well known dishes associated with Chinese culture and the story behind each one. There are fictional tales, folklore, and some actually true tales. It portrays it in a fun way but it is also very informative.
This book is a delightful exploration of Chinese culinary traditions through the lens of history and folklore. Lin combines vibrant illustrations with engaging stories to reveal the origins and cultural significance of popular Chinese dishes. In the classroom, this book can be used to teach students about Chinese culture and history in a fun and accessible way. Teachers can integrate this book into lessons on world history or cultural studies, encouraging students to explore the diverse traditions that shape different cuisines. The book can also inspire classroom activities such as cooking projects or creative writing assignments based on the stories behind each dish.… (more)
Independent Reading Level: Grades 4-6
Awards: Newbery Honor Book
National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature
Kirkus Prize Finalist
Awards: Newbery Honor Book
National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature
Kirkus Prize Finalist
This book was a fantastic! I loved the fantasy and Chinese folklore throughout
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Statistics
- Works
- 55
- Also by
- 8
- Members
- 13,406
- Popularity
- #1,733
- Rating
- 4.1
- Reviews
- 727
- ISBNs
- 361
- Languages
- 7
- Favorited
- 8