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In Loving Memory of Dr. Tze-Chung Li
The memorial issue of Dr. Tze-Chung Li, 1927/2/17-2020/4/22. Dr. Li is a pioneer in library education in the United States. He was the Professor Emeritus and former Dean of the Graduate School of Library Information Science at Dominican University.…
Tags: Biographies, CALA, CALA founder, CALA pioneer, CALA presidents, Commemorations, Librarianship, Library dean, Library pioneer, Life histories
Position: 17 (687 views)
Front Desk
"Author Kelly Yang tells a story about the family of Chinese immigrants who has been struggling with every day’s life, from the view of a ten-year-old girl who takes over the front desk of a motel that her parents manage. With her parents, this…
Position: 85 (554 views)
The Shadow in the Moon
"The author brings together several important Chinese cultural elements into this little children’s book: fairy tales, moon stories, shooting down the suns, moon cakes etc. The author did a good job by rendering them into a readable story." This book…
Position: 41 (591 views)
Hollywood Made in China
"This book comes highly recommended in the academia for the study of film/media and Sino-US relations as well as for professionals in the media industry. It also examines the new collaborations of Sino-US media with insightful policy analysis,…
Position: 78 (559 views)
曹冲称象
"This is a juvenile literature book of retelling of a traditional Chinese story to English-speaking kids and excellent illustration with accurate period details for costume, architecture, etc. Also a wonderful tie-in with STEM curriculum with…
Position: 62 (573 views)
一粟浮沉
"It is valuable as a literature reading with proficient narrative skills. The good plot of story with well described historical background reflects the suffering of people during different historical periods and their humanities." This book has won…
Position: 59 (576 views)
The Good Immigrants: How Yellow Peril Became the Model Minority
"Conventionally, US immigration history has been understood through the lens of restriction and those who have been barred from getting in. In contrast, The Good Immigrants considers immigration from the perspective of Chinese elites-- intellectuals,…
Position: 171 (500 views)
Conviction
”Kelly Loy Gilbert is a debut author of Chinese decent who has great instincts for strong characterization and relationships, unexpected plot twists, and high-stakes drama. Conviction is a strong debut that gets readers thinking about issues like…
Position: 147 (512 views)
万家灯火:虔谦海外短篇小说精选
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Tags: 2015, CALA, CALA Best Book Award, Chinese American Librarians Association, Fiction Honorary Mention
Position: 70 (565 views)
Mystery of the Giant Masks of Sanxingdui
"It is the first children's trade book about the lost civilization of the ancient city of Sanxingdui and its epic discovery of the monumental bronzes in 1986. "Mystery of the Giant Masks of Sanxingdui" is an important supplemental title on the…
Position: 150 (511 views)
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Six Crimson Cranes
When a terrible curse befalls her six brothers, Princess Shiori of Kiata must embrace her magical abilities in order to save them in this…
