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by Russell

By Ching Yeung Russell

9781600604232


Growing up in Hong Kong in the 1960s, Yeung Ying is tired of hearing how important boys are. After all, she can write letters and recite poems as well as—even better than—her boy cousins.

Luckily, Yeung Ying’s mother thinks "girls and boys are just the same." Despite protests from her husband’s family, Ma uses what little money the family has to send her daughter to private school. There Yeung Ying begins to fall in love with books and writing. Combining this new passion with the colorful experiences of her daily life, Yeung Ying discovers that even girls can dare to dream.

In her first collection of poems, Ching Yeung Russell captures elements of her youth in rich, vivid snapshots and authentic detail. Readers of all backgrounds will relate to spirited Yeung Ying, her dynamic family, and her courage in the face of life’s obstacles.

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Awards
ALA Notable Children's Book
American Library Association (ALA)

Notable Books in the Language Art
National Council of Teachers of English

Celebrate with Books
Cleveland Public Library

Notable Books for a Global Society
International Reading Association (IRA)

Best Children's Books of the Year
Outstanding Merit
Bank Street College of Education

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Interest Level
Grades 3 - 6
Reading Level
Grades 4 - 5
Themes
Asian/Asian American Interest, Breaking Gender Barriers, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Dreams & Aspirations, Education, Family Traditions, Self Esteem/Identity, YA interest, Middle Grade
About the Creators

Ching Yeung Russell grew up in mainland China and Hong Kong. She began writing letters for her relatives at the age of eight and was inspired to become a writer by her desire to eat more dan lai (milk custard)—a special treat she was once rewarded with for reciting classical Chinese poetry. Russell is the author of a series of middle grade novels beginning with First Apple, winner of a Parents’ Choice Award and the New York State Reading Association’s Charlotte Award. She often travels in the United States and abroad to share her books with students. Russell lives in South Carolina with her husband, a social worker and avid photographer. They have two grown sons. Her Web site is chingyeung.homestead.com.

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