Overview

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature - Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) A collection of poems telling the story of Yeung Ying, a young girl in Hong Kong in the 1960s who, against the conventions of society and family members, aspires to become a writer. 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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"""[A] sweet, clear tale"" -- Kirkus Reviews ""The poems are simple, yet filled with images and language that create an atmosphere that brings the child's early years to light. Aspiring young authors will be encouraged and inspired by this patchwork of poetry."" -- School Library Journal ""Readers will come away with a strong sense of both an individual and a culture, and they'll appreciate the importance that small, daily details hold in Yeung Ying's life."" -- Booklist Notable Books for a Global Society, International Literacy Association (ILA) Notable Books in the Language Arts, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) Children's Crown Gallery Award Nominee, National Christian School Association Oprah's Book Club Kids' Reading List, Oprah's Book Club/ALA Red Dot Book Award, International School Libraries Network, Singapore Sakura Medal Award Nomination, The American School in Japan Charlotte Award Nominee, New York State Reading Association Garden State Teen Book Awards Nominee, New Jersey Library Association Prairie Pasque Children's Book Award Nominee, South Dakota Library Association Rhode Island Children's Book Award Reading List, Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services Suggested Reading List, New York State Reading Association"

[A] sweet, clear tale -- Kirkus Reviews The poems are simple, yet filled with images and language that create an atmosphere that brings the child's early years to light. Aspiring young authors will be encouraged and inspired by this patchwork of poetry. -- School Library Journal Readers will come away with a strong sense of both an individual and a culture, and they'll appreciate the importance that small, daily details hold in Yeung Ying's life. -- Booklist Notable Books for a Global Society, International Reading Association (IRA) Notable Books in the Language Arts, National Council of Teachers of English Asian/Pacific American Award Honor for Literature, Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) Children's Crown Gallery Award Nominee, National Christian School Association Oprah's Book Club Kids' Reading List, Oprah's Book Club/ALA Red Dot Book Award Shortlist, International School Libraries Network, Singapore Sakura Medal Award Nomination, The American School in Japan Charlotte Award Nominee, New York State Reading Association Garden State Teen Book Awards Nominee, New Jersey Library Association Prairie Pasque Nominee, South Dakota State Library Rhode Island Children's Book Award Reading List, Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services Suggested Reading List, New York State Reading Association

""[A] sweet, clear tale"" -- Kirkus Reviews ""The poems are simple, yet filled with images and language that create an atmosphere that brings the child's early years to light. Aspiring young authors will be encouraged and inspired by this patchwork of poetry."" -- School Library Journal ""Readers will come away with a strong sense of both an individual and a culture, and they'll appreciate the importance that small, daily details hold in Yeung Ying's life."" -- Booklist Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature - Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) Best Children's Books of the Year Outstanding - Bank Street College of Education Celebrate with Books - Cleveland Public Library Charlotte Awards Nominee - New York State Reading Association Garden State Teen Book Awards Nominee - New Jersey Library Association Notable Books for a Global Society - International Literacy Association (ILA) Notable Books in the Language Arts - National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Oprah's Book Club Kids' Reading List - Oprah's Book Club Prairie Pasque Children's Book Award Nominee - South Dakota Library Association Red Dot Book Award Shortlist - International School Libraries Network, Singapore Rhode Island Children's Book Award Shortlist - Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services Sakura Medal Award Nominee - The American School In Japan Triple Crown Awards Nominee - National Christian School Association

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[A] sweet, clear tale -- Kirkus Reviews The poems are simple, yet filled with images and language that create an atmosphere that brings the child's early years to light. Aspiring young authors will be encouraged and inspired by this patchwork of poetry. -- School Library Journal Readers will come away with a strong sense of both an individual and a culture, and they'll appreciate the importance that small, daily details hold in Yeung Ying's life. -- Booklist Notable Books for a Global Society, International Literacy Association (ILA) Notable Books in the Language Arts, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Asian/Pacific American Award Honor for Literature, Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) Children's Crown Gallery Award Nominee, National Christian School Association Oprah's Book Club Kids' Reading List, Oprah's Book Club/ALA Red Dot Book Award Shortlist, International School Libraries Network, Singapore Sakura Medal Award Nomination, The American School in Japan Charlotte Award Nominee, New York State Reading Association Garden State Teen Book Awards Nominee, New Jersey Library Association Prairie Pasque Nominee, South Dakota State Library Rhode Island Children's Book Award Reading List, Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services Suggested Reading List, New York State Reading Association

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Ching 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 website is chingyeung.homestead.com.

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